By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr.Lazarus Chakwera has today reshuffled his cabinet and appointed Vitumbiko Mumba as the new Minister of Trade and Industry.
Mumba previously served as the Minister of Labour.
Chakwera has not provided any information regarding Sosten Gwengwe, who formerly held the Minister of Trade and Industry position
Meanwhile, Gwengwe has thanked Chakwera for giving him an opportunity to serve in his cabinet for the past four years.
Writing on his Facebook page a short while ago, Gwengwe, who is also a Member of Parliament (MP ) for Lilongwe Nsozi north,says he served to the best of his capability.
“I would like to thank the state president, His Excellency, the state president of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera for the opportunity he offered me to serve my country as Minister of trade”, says Gwengwe.
He adds:”I did so to the best of my capability and due diligence. This far, I wish my brother, Hon. Vitumbiko Mumba all the best as he takes up the Ministry of Trade.”
Gwengwe also served as minister of Finance before appointed minister of Trade and Industry in the Chakwera’s administration.
