Arthur Peter Mutharika
MalawipoliticianMaleb. 19387.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Arthur Peter Mutharika, commonly referred to as APM, is an 85-year-old seasoned politician and former President of Malawi, who has recently been in the news for defending his capability to lead despite ongoing debates about his age.
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Residents of Area 26 in Lilongwe are urging President Arthur Peter Mutharika to intervene in a long‑running land dispute.
‘We will be homeless’: Area 26 residents push Mutharika to stop eviction without compensation - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-20
Arthur Peter Mutharika has served the maximum constitutional terms available to him.
The Delegation Debate: Is Mutharika Sidelining His Vice Presidents or Preparing the DPP for the Future? - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians.
Mutharika Keeps His Eyes on the Ball, Focuses on Economic Recovery and Development - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-01
Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is the President of Malawi and has been actively defending his role amid allegations of neglecting his duties.
BATTLE FOR THE PRESIDENCY: OPC Fires Back at “Unpatriotic” Whispers Surrounding Mutharika’s Grip on Power - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-01President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika declared a State of Disaster and appealed for assistance.
Malawi Govt Hails India for 1,000 Metric Tons Rice Donation to Ease Hunger Crisis - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-29
The reform process began in 2019 under the Public Sector Reforms Programme introduced by former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Malawi Launches New Agency to Streamline Company and Intellectual Property Registration - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-29
President Arthur Peter Mutharika's absence led to Dr. Chakwera not being invited to the national event.
MCP to Hold Separate Kamuzu Day Prayers After Chakwera Allegedly Snubbed from National Event - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-27
Arthur Peter Mutharika is the current President of Malawi, who has been seen with Wicknell Chivayo during a courtesy visit.
Shadowy Tycoon in the Corridors of Power: Who Is Wicknell Chivayo and What Is He Doing in Malawi? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-06
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s executive order on sanitation is being supported by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Chinese Chamber of Commerce recommends compliance of Pres. Mutharika’s sanitation executive order on sanitation, hygiene: “Chinese businesses mustn’t compromise on sanitation” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-06
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika said his government remains committed to creating the right environment for NGOs to operate.
NBS Bank commits K5 billion to BEAM sanitation drive - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-28
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has chosen to depart from extravagance, prioritizing transparency and economic revival.
How Chakwera Ripped Off Overburdened Malawians Through SONA Tours: APM Departs From Extravagance To Revive Economy - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-23
President Arthur Peter Mutharika declared a State of Disaster following warnings that more than four million Malawians would require food assistance.
Relief at Last: Government Food Programme Rescues Millions from the Grip of Hunger - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-21
President Arthur Peter Mutharika declared a State of Disaster and appealed to development partners to help.
Minister of Finance Hails Ecobank for K175 Million Donation to National Lean Season Food Response - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-18
Arthur Peter Mutharika emerged victorious in the 2025 General Elections.
Chisankho Watch Demands Sweeping Electoral Reforms After 2025 Polls - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-18
President Arthur Peter Mutharika issued Executive Order No. 1 of 2026 banning the solicitation of payments in public hospitals.
OPINION | Executive Orders and the Rule of Law: Reform Must Not Outrun the Constitution - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-18President Arthur Peter Mutharika is commended by the HRDC for his State of the Nation Address.
Civil War Erupts in HRDC as Splinter Group Demands AGM - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-16
Kondowe mentioned solidarity with President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s transformation agenda.
AFORD Fields Candidates in Two Areas Only, Backs DPP Ahead of March 17 By-Elections - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-15
Many Malawians now compare Chakwera unfavorably with Arthur Peter Mutharika — not because Mutharika was perfect, but because he acted.
ANALYSIS | Chakwera’s Problem Is Not Politics — It Is Leadership - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-15
Muluzi has delivered a scathing critique of President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s latest State of the Nation Address.
Atupele Muluzi Slams SONA: “Stabilisation Is Not Recovery, Malawians Can’t Live on Maize Alone” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-15
Arthur Peter Mutharika delivered the State of the Nation Address for Malawi, outlining his government's vision for economic recovery and national development.
My Reflections on the State of the Nation Address - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-14
President Mutharika delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Vice President Jane Ansah Pledges Full Support for President Mutharika’s Agenda - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13
Arthur Peter Mutharika is the President of Malawi under whose administration Frank Mbeta was appointed Attorney General.
Who Polices the Policeman? The Unanswered Questions Surrounding Attorney General Frank Mbeta - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13
President Arthur Peter Mutharika used his 2026 State of the Nation Address to deliver a political diagnosis of the country’s economic collapse.
“We Found a Broken Economy” — Mutharika Claims Inflation Falling as IMF Backs Recovery Plan - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13President Arthur Peter Mutharika used his 2026 State of the Nation Address to outline a coherent and ambitious political economy for Malawi.
ANALYSIS: Mutharika’s Developmental State: How the 2026 SONA Signals Malawi’s Most Radical Economic Reset in Three Decades - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13President Mutharika highlighted key achievements in governance and promised stricter measures against corruption.
Activist Onjezani Kenani Questions Anti-Corruption Appointments Despite Praising President Mutharika’s Leadership - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13
CDEDI linked the ruling to what former president Arthur Peter Mutharika once described as a 'judicial coup'.
CDEDI Warns Finance Bank Ruling Will Hurt Malawians and Damage the Economy - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-13President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Cabinet ministers have been hitting the ground running, balancing international engagements with critical domestic initiatives.
APM Ministers in Action: Driving Malawi’s Growth from Capital Hill to the World Stage - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi, is committed to ensuring that no life is lost due to food shortages.
Zimbabwe Shows True Friendship, Donates 370 Tonnes of Maize to Malawi - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10
Mutharika is furious and feels personally disrespected by Ngwira’s reaction, which has been described as ungrateful and arrogant.
Mutharika Slams Christopher Mzomera Ngwira’s ‘Ingratitude’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-09
As President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika approaches the end of his final constitutionally mandated term, the inevitable question confronting Malawi is no longer whether leadership will change.
OPINION: Why Dr. Jane Ansah Is the Natural and Most Credible Successor to Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-01