By Mwai Kumanda

Lilongwe, August 2, Mana:  Minister of Trade and Industry, who is also Member of Parliament for Lilongwe Msinja North, Sosten Gwengwe, has launched a K57 million market shade at Nathenje.

Speaking at Mwatibu Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Chadza on Thursday, Gwengwe said it is crucial to bring different developments and projects to people as it allows them appreciate what government is doing.

“We all know that President Chakwera has been advocating for rural development, so we decided to build this market shade to allow the community feel and appreciate such development.

“We thought that using Constituency Development Fund we can come up with a magnificent market in the constituency,” he said.

Gwengwe noted that the market shade is a huge upgrade from the old one, which is going to accommodate 56 business people and has a life span of 50 years bringing history to the people of Nathenje.

“This market is patronized by so many vendors but most of them stay outside and during rainy season it becomes difficult for them to do their business. So, replacing this shade with the old one will make it easier even during the rainy seasons,” he said.

Council chairperson for Lilongwe District, Dan Mtayamanja, said the new infrastructure emphasizes the importance of having people who are passionate about developing the country saying Malawi can only do better if people work together.

“I am happy to see that some of the legislators in our district are now doing big things in the communities, a market shade is a need in every community,” he said.

Chairperson for Nathenje Market, Idrissa Kalembo, thanked Gwengwe for the development saying the new infrastructure will accord businesspersons in the area to have a conducive environment.

“The opening of this new market shade is a welcome development as it represents not only a business space but also symbolizing growth and prosperity for our community,” he said.