Peter Mutharika Archives

Malawi Hunger: Mutharika insists no one has died of starvation

Apr 14, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 137 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika maintains no single person has died of hunger in the country during the current growing season. Speaking when he opened this year's tobacco market in Lilongwe, Mutharika said his government will continue… ...

It’s God’s fault – Mutharika on the neck of God over Malawi’s famine

Apr 13, 2016 Aubrey Makina 179 &

If you thought you have President Peter Mutharika cornered over the impending famine he has declared a national disaster then think again, that is the message the Malawi leader has made in his appeal for… ...

Malawi food crisis worsens: Mutharika declares state of disaster

Apr 13, 2016 Macmillan Mhone 64 &

President Peter Mutharika yesterday declared Malawi a state of national disaster as most parts of the country continue to experience dry spells and floods which have diminished hopes of a bumper harvest at the end… ...

Malawi to be declared a state of emergency

Apr 12, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 25 &

The Parliamentary Committee on Agricultural says President Peter Mutharika should declare Malawi a state of emergency due to the food crisis that has hit the country. According to the committee’s chairperson, Felix Jumbe, who has… ...

Malawians urged to help flood victims

Apr 11, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 42 &

President Peter Mutharika has asked Malawians to give a helping hand to people who have been affected by floods in parts of Karonga and Mzuzu City. Through a post on his Facebook page, Mutharika said… ...

Mutharika declares war on albino killers

Apr 10, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 61 &

President Peter Mutharika has vowed to deal with thugs who abduct albinos and those who tamper with graves of albinos. The Malawi leader made the declaration on Friday at Nchalo in Chikwawa during a development… ...

Mutharika hailed for maintaining lean cabinet

Apr 09, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 54 &

One of the country's activists has applauded President Peter Mutharika for keeping his promise of a 20 member cabinet. The president reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday and Allan Chiyembekeza, who was fired as agriculture, irrigation… ...

Mutharika ignores UDF again

Apr 07, 2016 Richard Jimu 87 &

The whirlwind of only one person benefiting from the alliance between ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) which has been centre of conflicts in the party continues, and Atupele Muluzi… ...

This day in history: JB becomes Malawi President after Mutharika’s failed coup attempt

Apr 07, 2016 Aubrey Makina 2 &

On 7 April 2012, Joyce Hilda Mtila Banda became Malawi’s fourth republican President following the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika who died on 5, 6 and 7 April respectively. Before ascending to power, DPP… ...

Joyce Banda kills another landmark outside Malawi

Apr 06, 2016 Richard Jimu 299 &

Her success story rages on and now Malawi's ex President, Joyce Banda has sealed a ninth world recognition by being listed among 12 most powerful female politicians in Africa by the influential ‘African Leadership’ magazine. In just… ...

This day in history: President Mutharika dies for the first time

Apr 05, 2016 Aubrey Makina 534 &

In 2012 on 5 April, rumours started making rounds that the Malawi leader Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika had died. People on Facebook started posting of strange events that were happening at the Kamuzu Central Hospital.… ...

AfDB president jets in Malawi today

Apr 05, 2016 Luke Bisani 9 &

The African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is expected to jet in Malawi today through Kamuzu International Airport to have talks with President Peter Mutharika on the current economic woes. Last Month, the AfDB… ...

Breaking: Mutharika finally fires Viola

Apr 04, 2016 Aubrey Makina 138 &

President Peter Mutharika has kicked out his press secretary, Gerald Viola after a series of scandals that dogged the former broadcaster. It is understood that Viola has been sent back to the Ministry of information… ...

Assets declaration thrown to the bin

Apr 03, 2016 Paul Nthala 4 &

Infuriated by what they call a continued failure by public officials to complying with the Assets Act, Members of Parliament last week ganged up and summoned Assets Director Christopher Tukula for clarifications on a number of issues… ...

Mutharika denies to meet PAC

Mar 30, 2016 Luke Bisani 115 &

Malawi leader Peter Mutharika has snubbed a meeting with Public Affairs Committee (PAC) delegates which was aimed to offer solutions to socio-economic challenges that have rocked the country. According to PAC, Mutharika was scheduled to meet… ...