US EditionPeter Mutharika Sworn in as Malawi President in Political Comeback at 85
Mutharika won 56% of the vote amid economic hardship and pledges to combat corruption, stabilize the economy, and unite Malawians in his second term.
- On Saturday, Arthur Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi's seventh president at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre, with Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda administering the oath and a 21-gun salute attended by Emmerson Mnangagwa and Daniel Chapo.
- Speaking on Friday, Penjani 'Fredokiss' Kalua said Malawian voters chose Arthur Peter Mutharika out of anger and frustration amid fuel shortages, food scarcity, and the death of Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima.
- In the September 16 election, Arthur Peter Mutharika won 56% to Lazarus Chakwera's 33%, with seven million eligible Malawians voting among seven presidential hopefuls.
- Arthur Peter Mutharika pledged immediate anti-corruption measures and warned public officers against plundering state resources, telling citizens `We will fix this country` but `I therefore don’t promise you milk and honey.`
- Inflation above 27% and currency shortages frame immediate constraints for Malawi, while Cyclone Freddy's damage and over 1.200 victims worsen food-security and test IMF negotiations.
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Malawi’s Mutharika sworn in after rare comeback, vows to end ‘honeymoon of looting’ – The Mail & Guardian
Peter Mutharika, 85, was sworn in Saturday as Malawi’s seventh president, reclaiming power in a dramatic political comeback five years after electoral defeat.The ceremony at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre drew thousands of supporters and was cast by officials as a stress test for Malawi’s fragile democracy.Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda administered the oath, with Justice Jane Ansah sworn in as vice president, marking the return of the Democratic P…
Zimbabwe, Malawi share deep-rooted ties: President . . . Newly inaugurated leader vows to make bold decisions - Zimbabwe Situation
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 ceremony of Malawi’s President Professor Peter Mutharika at a packed Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre yesterday, the President recalled Malawi’s early support for the liberation struggle. Malawi gained indepen…
Kondwani Nankhumwa commends Mutharika for prioritising citizens’ welfare Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi
The President of the People’s Development Party (PDP), Kondwani Nankhumwa, has praised newly inaugurated President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for making the welfare of Malawian citizens a top priority in his new administration. Nankhumwa, who previously served as Vice President of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for the Southern Region, made the remarks at […] The post Kondwani Nankhumwa commends Mutharika for prioritising ci…
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