Month: January 2020 Posts

Mutharika hold trade talks with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State

Jan 31, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

President Peter Mutharika on Thursday held trade talks with United States of America's Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Responsible for Southern Africa Matthew Harrington. According to Mutharika, their discussion at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe centred… ...

Eight ambassadors present letters of credence to Mutharika

Jan 10, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Eight Ambassadors on Thursday presented their letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The Envoys that presented their letters are ambassadors from Finland, Georgia, Republic of Canada, Iceland, and Federal… ...

New Zimbabwe ambassador presents letters of credence to Mutharika

Nov 27, 2019 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Zimbabwe's High Commissioner to Malawi on Tuesday submitted her letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. The ambassador, Hilda Suka Mafudza, said she would strengthen bilateral ties that exist… ...

State House distances Malawi First Lady from K7.8 billion contract

Nov 06, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The State House has dismissed claims that First Lady Madame Gertrude Mutharika owns a ghost company that was awarded a K7.8 billion contract. Presidential spokesperson Mgeme Kalirani made the remarks following statements on social media… ...

We will still march to Kamuzu Palace – HRDC 

Jul 24, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it will proceed with plans to conduct demonstrations at Kamuzu Palace tomorrow. The coalition said this at a press conference in Lilongwe today following Lilongwe City Council’s stance… ...

It’s illegal to conduct protests at Kamuzu Palace, HRDC told

Jul 23, 2019 Richard Jimu 2 &

The Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has told the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) that it is against the law to conduct vigils at Kamuzu Palace. The council’s chief executive officer John Chome said this in… ...

First Lady walks runway to support girl child education

Sep 04, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Malawian First Lady Gertrude Mutharika walked the runway on Saturday to raise funds for girl child education. The first lady made her runway debut in a school uniform and carried a Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM)… ...

DPP ready to negotiate with CSOs over blue night

Aug 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has disclosed that it opts for dialogue with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who are demanding that the party must refund the money it got from parasastals and councils for… ...

Flanders to continue supporting Malawi

Aug 19, 2017 Bright Malenga 21 &

The government of Flanders has vowed to continue supporting Malawi in sectors of health and agriculture. The assurance was made by President of Flanders Geert Bourgeois during a banquet that President Peter Mutharika organised for… ...

Mutharika angry at Judges

Aug 16, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 87 &

Malawi president, Peter Mutharika, is angry and this time his anger is not at his political opponents but at the other branch of government called the judiciary. The President has lashed out at judges for… ...

Youth warned against bad behaviour

Aug 14, 2017 Bright Malenga 21 &

The country's First Lady Dr Gertrude Mutharika has told youth in Malawi to avoid bad practices that can destroy their future. The First Lady made the remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during an interface… ...

Man breaks into Malawi State House

Dec 31, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 197 &

A mad man managed to make his way into the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe even though the house has several checkpoints, Malawi24 can report. According to reports, the mentally ill man was found sleeping in… ...