Arthur Peter Mutharika
MalawipoliticianMaleb. 19386.8Global 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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Arthur Peter Mutharika was involved in a controversial duty-free cement deal that included Chunara.
Cement Gate tycoon Chunara at centre of new land grab storm - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-23
Phiri linked the message directly to government policy, saying the approach aligns with President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s agenda of transforming Malawi.
Minister Ben Phiri touts China’s economic playbook as blueprint for Malawi’s industrial future - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-23
Arthur Peter Mutharika appointed Frank Mbeta to the office of Attorney General.
Journalist accuses Kamangila of shielding kidnap network to smear Attorney General Mbeta - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Arthur Peter Mutharika, the incumbent president, won the election with 3,035,249 votes.
Sigh of relief: The vote that rescued Malawians - Columns News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-21
President Arthur Peter Mutharika issued a direct order for the land distribution exercise.
Mutharika’s land directive: Chipungu kicks off Nantipwiri Farm allocation - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
President Arthur Peter Mutharika, in his State of the Nation Address on February 13, 2026, expressed government’s commitment to completing the project.
Chiefs, residents decry delays in completion of Blantyre–Zomba–Chingale Road project - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Arthur Peter Mutharika is the President of Malawi whose phone numbers were allegedly targeted in the hacking case involving Collins Magalasi.
Ailing Magalasi granted bail in hacking, Amaryllis cases - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-14
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is spearheading a drive to transform Malawi’s prisons into a stronger, safer and more humane system.
‘You lose your liberty, not your dignity’: Mukhito unveils Mutharika’s bold vision to transform Malawi’s prisons - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika praised the relationship between government and the private sector during a meeting.
President Mutharika breaks cover to praise business chiefs at Kamuzu Palace - Business News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
President Arthur Peter Mutharika ordered officials to bring the country’s identity system into the digital age.
Mutharika’s digital dream becomes reality as Nzika ID Wallet prepares for nationwide launch - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11President Mutharika's K5 million donation is recognized as generous and worthy of appreciation.
Gangata’s K40 Million Donation Is Service, Not Disrespect - Columns News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-10
President Arthur Peter Mutharika was accused of traveling outside the country based on a false report by ZBS.
Zodiak, Luntha TV face action after Malawi govt accuses them of false reporting - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-06
President Arthur Peter Mutharika was falsely reported to have sneaked out of Malawi.
Zodiak apologises after falsely claiming Mutharika ‘sneaked out’ of Malawi - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-05President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has delegated Second Vice-President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana to represent him at this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival.
Chihana to represent Mutharika at colourful Umthetho Cultural Festival - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-04
Both promotions came after formal appointments by President Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Ben Phiri’s whirlwind Thyolo visit: Market groundbreaking followed by chieftaincy elevations - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-02
President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has doubled down on his commitment to driving forward national development.
Mutharika: Malawi is turning the corner, warns against ‘unpatriotic’ voices - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-01President Arthur Peter Mutharika was recently honoured as Africa’s 'Best President' by an organisation questioned for its credibility.
Chithyola demands probe into Mutharika’s ‘best president in Africa’ award, questions credibility of APAC - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30
Mhango revealed he had already signed his own reform contract directly with President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.
Inside Malawi’s public sector shake-up: Minister demands results as agencies sign reform deals - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30
Arthur Peter Mutharika is the President of Malawi who delegated the Second Vice-President to preside over the meeting.
Saidi shrugs off questions on missing first VP Ansah - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-27
President Arthur Peter Mutharika was in Blantyre while the Cabinet meeting was held in Lilongwe.
Namiwa questions legality of Chihana chairing Cabinet over Ansah - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-27
President Arthur Peter Mutharika had authorised the ministry to identify an investor for the third mobile operator.
Malawi to invite bids for third mobile operator after earlier licences collapsed - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-24
President Mutharika’s return to office demonstrated that Malawians were prepared to judge him on his experience.
Vice-President’s health scare reminds Malawians that illness knows no age - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-24
Mutharika returned to State House after a period out of power promising renewal.
Tony Blair and Malawi’s economic crossroads — but can charisma diplomacy fix a battered economy? - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-23
President Arthur Peter Mutharika hosted former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair in a high-stakes meeting.
Mutharika calls in Tony Blair! Palace showdown as Malawi hunts for big‑money investors - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-21President Arthur Peter Mutharika received glowing tributes from Minister Phiri during a parliamentary session.
Minister Phiri leads chorus of praise for ‘Mkulukutamoyo’ in fiery parliamentary answer - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-21
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has called for increased investment from the United States in key sectors of Malawi’s development agenda.
Mutharika calls for stronger US investment as outgoing envoy takes leave - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-18
Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika has received a lavish gesture of goodwill from China as he celebrates his 86th birthday today.
Malawi’s Mutharika, 86, receives special birthday gift from Chinese leader Xi Jinping - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-18
Mutharika, born on 18 July 1940, turned 86 today.
Sidelined VP Ansah sends gracious birthday message to Mutharika - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-18
Chipungu conveyed greetings from President Arthur Peter Mutharika to the government and people of Poland.
Malawi seeks stronger urban development cooperation with Poland - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-17
Gangata has long been viewed as a threat to aspirants eyeing Arthur Peter Mutharika’s succession.
Gangata’s ‘noted’ routine rekindles Malawi’s competence debate — and his quiet bid for 2030 - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-16