Sosten Gwengwe Archives

Govt removes VAT on cooking oil

Feb 18, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Government has removed Value Added Tax (VAT) on cooking oil and Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe says government expects the price of the commodity to go down. Gwengwe made the statement at Parliament Building… ...

Malawi, African Development Fund signs K11.7 billion grant agreement

Feb 13, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The African Development Fund (ADF) and the Government of Malawi have signed a $14.2 million (K11.7 billion) grant agreement for Malawi to undertake infrastructure upgrades and create a more efficient and transparent digital payment system.… ...

Chilima says Malawi is a land of untapped opportunities

Nov 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has told potential investors at the Expo 2020 Dubai that Malawi has endless investment opportunities in many sectors such as Agro-processing, Tourism, Energy, Mining and Manufacturing. He made the remarks during… ...

Govt wants more Malawians to venture into cross-border trade

Jul 13, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe says Malawi Government wants more Malawians, particularly women and youths, to venture into cross-border trade and is also looking to increase the volume of processed products which Malawi exports to… ...

Politicians, traditional leaders, business kingpin grace Bushiri book launch

Jun 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri says he was greatly honoured by the presence of several politicians, traditional leaders and businesspersons at the launch of his book. The launch of the book titled "The Jesus Nation" was held… ...

Malawi, India seal pigeon peas export deal

Jun 16, 2021 Guest Writer 0 &

By Sylvester Kumwenda – MANA Governments of Malawi and India have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the field of trade of Pigeons peas that will see Malawi exporting to India… ...

Gwengwe says Govt will close businesses without permits

Jan 22, 2021 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe says the ministry will be inspecting businesses and will immediately close down all business premises found without necessary permits. The Minister on Wednesday advised businesspersons to have their businesses registered… ...