Richard Mveriwa
Richard Mveriwa is the spokesperson for the Office of the Vice-President of Malawi, where he plays a crucial role in communicating the Vice-President's positions and justifications to the public and media. Recently, he defended Vice-President Jane Ansah's extensive taxpayer-funded tours, arguing that her presence is essential for effective disaster management and coordination, despite mounting criticism regarding the appropriateness of such travel during austerity measures.
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Public Relations Officer Richard Mveriwa maintained a measured response regarding the President’s schedule.
VP Ansah Was Not Barred at State House — Departure Followed Tight Schedule - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-03-05
Public Relations Officer Richard Mveriwa maintained a measured response regarding the President’s schedule.
VP Ansah Was Not Barred at State House — Departure Followed Tight Schedule - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-05Her office spokesperson, Richard Mveriwa, said: 'We expect that there will be new delegated roles.'
Political Analyst Boniface Dulani Says Mutharika-Ansah Rift Signals Deeper Political Strain in DPP - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-29
The vice-president's press secretary Richard Mveriwa said in a statement.
Anger over vice-president's planned UK trip
United Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Richard Mveriwa is the Press Secretary for the Office of the Vice President who confirmed Ansah's travel plans.
Government Silent on Costs of Jane Ansah’s UK Trip as Austerity Bites - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-23
Vice President’s press officer Richard Mveriwa confirmed that Ansah is indeed travelling to the UK but declined to provide further details.
Veep Ansah under fire over K2.3 billion UK trip to attend husband’s 80th birthday as austerity crumbles - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-22
In a written response on Friday, spokesperson for the Office of the Vice-President, Richard Mveriwa, insisted Ansah will not retreat from her countrywide tours.
Ansah Defies Austerity, Dismisses Critics as She Takes Daily Taxpayer-Funded Tours - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-07
