Malawi’s Mutharika sworn in for second term as president

BLANTYRE (Reuters) -Malawi’s Peter Mutharika vowed to root out government corruption and rebuild an ailing economy after he was sworn in on Saturday for a second term as president of the southern African nation. Mutharika, 85, secured more than...

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Standard Bank Backs Malawi’s New Government Economic Recovery Efforts

Standard Bank Malawi has welcomed the new administration’s resolve to restore economic stability, predictability and sound governance following the inauguration of President Arthur Peter Mutharika. “We welcome the new administration’s resolve for...

Malawi Freedom Network Congratulates Mutharika on His Historic Return to Power

By Suleman Chitera And Burnett Munthali Blantyre, October 4, 2025 — Malawi Freedom Network (MFN) has joined millions of Malawians in congratulating President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) following his official swearing-in ceremony held at Kamuzu...

Malawi Celebrates as Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika Prepares to Takes Oath as Seventh President

Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is buzzing with excitement this morning as thousands of Malawians, foreign dignitaries, and political leaders gather for the swearing-in and inauguration of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika as the...

Zimbabwe, Malawi share deep-rooted ties: President . . . Newly inaugurated leader vows to make bold decisions

Wallace Ruzvidzo in BLANTYRE, Malawi ZIMBABWE and Malawi share deep-rooted ties, while Harare will always be grateful for the support it receives from its sister republic, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking to the media after the swearing-in...

Malawi’s Public Media and elections: Our conclusions

We, under the excellent leadership of our leader of delegation, the indomitable, imitable, and unparalleled Professor Ms Joyce Befu, MG 66 and MEGA-1, feel confident that we have observed enough elections to conclude that media, especially public...

Malawi’s transition conundrum: A case for regulation

As Malawi navigates the transition to a new government following the 2025 Tripartite Elections, a sense of uncertainty hangs in the air. The President-Elect, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, has sounded the alarm, warning against the abuse of the...

No More Looting, Says Malawi’s New President Mutharika

Home Africa No More Looting, Says Malawi’s New President Mutharika In his inaugural address, he said his administration was inheriting a country in economic crisis. After being sworn in for a second term on Saturday, Malawi’s President Peter...

Mutharika sworn in as Malawi’s president, pledges tough reforms

Peter Mutharika has been sworn in as president of Malawi. The 85-year-old Mutharika secured more than 56 percent of votes in the September election, Lazarus Chakwera, defeating outgoing president, who scored 33 percent of the votes. Mutharika was...

Mutharika sworn in as Malawi’s 7th President

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has officially taken his oath of office as the seventh President of the Republic of Malawi. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre before a packed...

ZAMBIA’S MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE HON. REUBEN MTOLO REPRESENTS PRESIDENT HAKAİNDE HICHILEMA AT MALAWI PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

ZAMBIA’S MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE HON. REUBEN MTOLO REPRESENTS PRESIDENT HAKAİNDE HICHILEMA AT MALAWI PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Reuben Mtolo, has arrived in Blantyre, Malawi, to represent President Hakainde Hichilema...

Lazarus Chakwera’s cowardly flight from accountability: A shameful exit from Malawi’s political stage

In a drama unworthy of a statesman, Lazarus Chakwera has pulled a last-minute vanishing act from the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium today. What was initially billed as a...

Mutharika sworn in as Malawi president

Arthur Peter Mutharika, the newly elected seventh president of Malawi, holds a Bible as he takes oath of office from the Chief Justice of the Malawi Supreme Court, Justice Rezine Mzikamanda shortly after his inauguration at the Kamuzu stadium in...

Mutharika brings hope to end public resources plundering, restore integrity in Malawi

Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi's comeback President at 85

Peter Mutharika was inaugurated as Malawi’s president on Saturday, marking a stunning political comeback for the 85-year-old who previously led the southern African nation from 2014 to 2020. His return to power, following a decisive electoral...

Mutharika sworn in as Malawi president, vows to tackle corruption

BLANTYRE, Malawi, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Malawian President Peter Mutharika issued a warning against corruption in his inaugural speech after being sworn in on Saturday in Blantyre, the country's second-largest city. The time of "corruption and...

Lessons for Malawians as Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Returns to Lead the Nation

As Malawians celebrate the swearing-in of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika as the seventh President of the Republic of Malawi, marking his term from 2025 to 2030, it is important to reflect on the reasons behind his election. There are many...

Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Sworn In as Malawi’s Seventh President

President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has officially taken his oath as the seventh President of the Republic of Malawi. The solemn ceremony is being presided over by Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre....

Peter Mutharika is sworn in as Malawi president in political comeback at the age of 85

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi’s president Saturday after a political comeback at the age… BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi’s president Saturday after a political comeback at the age of...