President Mutharika puts economy at centre as new minister takes office

By Rosalia Kapiri

Lilongwe, February 03, MANA: President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has sworn in Simon Itaye as Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, tasking him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery and long term transformation.

The swearing in ceremony took place on Tuesday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe at a time when Malawi is seeking to stabilise its economy through industrialisation, private sector growth and increased trade.