In a stunning move during today’s Parliament session, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera made waves by announcing the sudden firing of Trade and Industry Minister Sosten Gwengwe, replacing him with Vitumbuko Mumba. The dramatic announcement, made while Gwengwe sat in the very chamber, left the country buzzing.
Chakwera, who boldly declared he would not be intimidated by cartels hiking prices, pulled the trigger on the shake-up amidst mounting pressure to clean house. With economic hardships squeezing Malawians, the President has been urged to take action against key officials seen as underperforming.
‘Perhaps this is the start of cleansing the government from the rot,’ remarked Shire Time’s senior political commentator John Masina, reflecting growing public sentiment for a serious overhaul in leadership.”
“He has also shown that the President has high confidence in Vitumbiko Mumba’s abilities,” said Masina.
