Peter Mutharika
MalawipoliticianMaleb. 19405.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Peter Mutharika is a Malawian politician and lawyer who served as the President of Malawi from 2014 to 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and has been a significant figure in Malawian politics, often facing criticism from opposition parties. His name has recently surfaced in discussions regarding an alleged 'Age Bill' aimed at hindering his potential candidacy in future elections.
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Vice President Jane Ansah expressed heartfelt gratitude towards President Mutharika, declaring 'long live Mutharika' as she thanked him for the opportunity to serve.
‘Long live Mutharika’ — Malawi VP Ansah praises president during Nkhotakota donation drive” - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-26
President Peter Mutharika issued an executive order directing the Malawi Electoral Commission to relocate its headquarters.
Analysis: Malawi’s election body is under strain — and the timing could not be worse - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-25
Chisale transferred his loyalty to his brother, Peter Mutharika, eventually becoming head of the president’s personal security detail.
Chisale walks free as K5bn asset case is thrown out by Supreme Court of Malawi - Breaking News News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-23
A fresh parliamentary probe was ordered by President Peter Mutharika after gaps were identified in earlier investigations.
Ex-Army chief turns on Police boss Luhanga to face crash probe — While clearing his own name - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Tembo was appointed to the position by President Peter Mutharika earlier this year.
Benson Tembo set to return as MBC Director General for third time - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Peter Mutharika's party, the DPP, has been accused of corruption since taking office.
Malawi’s ex-No.2 lets rip: Usi brands DPP and MCP ‘twins’ as he accuses new govt of outdoing predecessors in graft - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-21
President Peter Mutharika described the Church as a key partner in national development.
Photos that quietly upstaged the sermon at Catholic’s 125th - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-20
President Peter Mutharika is accused by Dalitso Kabambe of prioritising political comfort over economic truth.
‘Surrounded by yes-men’: Kabambe’s savage attack on Mutharika over Malawi’s economic ‘crisis’ - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-20
Peter Mutharika is the President of Malawi, committed to ensuring safety and dignity for women and children.
Malawi has 32 prosecutors for 22 million people. Clooney wants to help - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-19
Kabambe tore into the DPP’s record in office, blasting what he branded a culture of impunity that has allowed alleged wrongdoing to flourish unchecked under the party’s watch.
Fertiliser scandal engulfs minister Mbilizi as opposition brands DPP a shield for corruption - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-19
President Mutharika continues his drive to rein in government spending and steady the country’s battered economy.
Chaponda to lead Malawi’s slimmed-down team at UN General Assembly - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
President Peter Mutharika is credited with steering the country’s economy firmly back on track.
Madinga hails Mutharika’s economic turnaround as inflation, interest rates tumble - Business News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
President Peter Mutharika is facing scrutiny following allegations of corruption within his party.
SMEDI contract row exposes cracks in DPP media operation - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
Kabambe criticized the treatment of Vice-President Jane Ansah, even when she is available to attend official functions representing President Peter Mutharika.
Kabambe wades into VP Ansah row, accusing govt of triggering constitutional crisis - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16President Peter Mutharika has drawn praise after his government announced that Malawi’s National Identity Card will no longer carry an expiry date.
Malawi discovers the political value of removing a small annoyance - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Peter Mutharika’s DPP swept back into power a year ago.
Analysis: DPP marks one year in office – and the mood is… complicated - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Peter Mutharika is the president whose government is being criticized for its handling of the past year.
MCP brands DPP’s first year one of ‘hardship’ – as government prepares rebuttal report - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16Dr Ansah acknowledged being sidelined by figures within the governing administration, while maintaining that her relationship with President Peter Mutharika himself remained cordial.
Ntata to Ansah: read the politics, not just the law - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Mutharika is the President of Malawi who must answer for the treatment of Vice-President Jane Ansah.
ANALYSIS | President Mutharika, not Saidi, must answer for VP Ansah’s humiliation - Columns News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Her foundation has become a familiar presence at grassroots relief events since her appointment as running mate to President Peter Mutharika.
VP Ansah distributes aid, calls for self-reliance among disabled Malawians - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
President Peter Mutharika named Jane Ansah as his running mate, which was a surprising decision that shocked many within the party.
DPP torn apart by factions, admits VP Ansah in bombshell interview - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15Then-President Peter Mutharika relaunched construction of the Lirangwe–Chingale turnoff road in June 2018.
Chiefs, residents decry delays in completion of Blantyre–Zomba–Chingale Road project - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Ansah was at pains to stress that she continues to enjoy a cordial relationship with President Peter Mutharika.
Malawi’s VP Ansah accuses chief secretary Saidi of blocking her from Cabinet meetings - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-14
Despite the turmoil swirling around her, Ansah insisted her relationship with the President himself remains 'fine'.
‘I’m not a cry baby’: VP Ansah says cold reception began on day of nomination - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-14
Ansah was careful to distinguish between her relationship with President Peter Mutharika, which she described as cordial.
Malawi VP Ansah speaks out over marginalisation within Mutharika administration - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-14
President Peter Mutharika is praised for slashing travel excesses and turning Malawi around in record time.
DPP tells critics to back off as Musowa hails Mutharika’s ‘lightning-fast’ turnaround of Malawi - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-13
Chihana praised President Peter Mutharika for continuing to appoint him to various government roles.
Chihana demands Blue Alliance terms be respected: Chupa elected AFORD deputy leader - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-13
Peter Mutharika is the President who held talks with Speaker Sameer Suleman regarding the balance of government powers.
Speaker and President in crunch talks: Parliament’s probes suspended - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-13
Collins Magalasi is accused of cyber spying targeting President Peter Mutharika and other senior government officials.
Magalasi to spend another weekend at Maula as court session fails to proceed - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
President Peter Mutharika has swooped to rescue hundreds of farmers who feared losing their livelihoods.
Chipungu reveals: President Mutharika steps in to save 836 farmers from losing land in bitter estate sale row - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
