Malawi’s graft bursting body, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) which last week froze bank accounts belonging to the former President Peter Mutharika, his wife, Gertrude Mutharika, his top his security aide, who is currently on police remand, Norman Chisale, and the former Deputy Commissioner of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Roza Mbirizi says it has received a […]
When it finally sinks in, you will start asking yourselves ‘how did this happen?’ Well, here is a quick answer for you: You made the mistake of believing that you were an invincible system and all you had to do was to switch the ‘on’ button at the appropriate time and everything would fall into […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has called on traditional leaders in Balaka to relay messages on coronavirus (Covid-19) that should prevent further transmission of the pandemic which is currently a global emergency. The First Lady made the call at Toleza Primary School in Senior Chief Sawali’s area and later at Chief Nsamala’s headquarters in Balaka on […]
First Lady Getrude Mutharika said the combination of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) is a sign that this team will win resoundingly in the fresh presidential election next month. The First Lady made the remarks on Thursday when she and a wife to the DPP- UDF runing mate Atupele Muluzi, Angella […]
First Lady Getrude Mutharika has called for people’s strict adherence to set precautionary measures if the country is to successfully keep out the coronavirus. Mutharika, who is also patron for Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) made the remarks on Thursday at Sanjika Palace when she presided over the official launch of coronavirus prevention and awareness campaign […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has emphasized on the need for Malawians to show love and care towards people who are in need of different support. Mutharika made the remarks on Friday when she led thousands of men and women in commemorating this year’s World Day of prayers in Blantyre which was held under the theme […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Monday hosted a Christmas party to 2 500 children aged between 6 and 10 at Chikoko Bay State Residence in Mangochi. The children were drawn from religious groupings, district councils and constituencies of the two districts of Mangochi and Machinga. The First Lady wished the children a Merry Christmas and […]
State House says President Peter Mutharika has ordered a thorough probe into reports that a company named Black and Veach was awarded a lucrative consultancy contract for K7.8 billion but there is no trace for the firm. The contract was offered by the ministry Natural Resources, Energy and Mining and the Public Procurement and Disposal of […]
Malawian First Lady Gertrude Mutharika, who has just been awarded by the Merck Foundation for her efforts in reducing stigma against infertility and capacity building in maternal health, has urged her fellow first ladies to help end the stigma associated with infertility on the African continent. Speaking during the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative committee […]
Government has congratulated First Lady Gertrude Mutharika for her receiving special recognition from Merck Foundation for their contribution in the fight against stigma relating to infertility and also enhancing access to medical treatment for infertility. Madam Mutharika together with seven other African First Ladies received special recognition from Merck Foundation at the 6th edition of […]
Malawian First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has commended World Vision for uplifting lives of Malawians through various programmes. Such programmes include health, agriculture, food security, education, economic development, child protection, water and sanitation. Mutharika said this on Thursday during her visit to World Vision offices in New York where she addressed the organisation’s executives. “My visit […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has called for an intensified support and protection of persons with albinism in the country. She said this during the first ever Mr and Miss Albinism and talent show in the country that was held in Lilongwe at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) on Saturday organized by the Association of Persons […]
First Lady Getrude Mutharia dominated the British media headlines which has criticesed her for extravagance after she reportedly enjoyed an £80,000 (about K61 200 000) pubic funds for a personal trip to London last week to see her son graduate from university. Britain’s Daily Mail, The Express and The Sun have all carried the story […]
Barely a week after being in the news for her Beautify Malawi charity going into business, leasing out donated trucks to Blantyre City Council (BCC) in a deal that appears to have violated procurement rules, the First Lady Gertrude Mutharika, wife of President Peter Mutharika, is in the headlines again for blowing K30 million from […]
Merck Foundation in partnership with the country’s First Lady Gertrude Mutharika and Ministries of Health, Information, Education and Gender on Tuesday launched programs that would build equitable health care capacity. Speaking during the launch of the programs, Madame Mutharika who is Ambassador of Merck More Than a Mother, an initiative aimed at ending stigma and […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Monday led hundreds of women in interdenominational thanks-giving prayers for the just ended peaceful tripartite elections the country went through on May 21. Speaking at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre, the First Lady said every election brings positive and negative impact to national development. “Last year, we assembled at the same […]
First Lady Getrude Mutharika spotted royal blue top with matching head gear and glasses when she accompanied President Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre during a swearing- in ceremony for a second five-year term. The First Lady has been subject of ridicule by opposition supporters mostly using social media to attack her fashion sense. […]
Blantyre Magistrate court on Thursday released on bail Ndirande-based young man Tumpale Makibinga facing charges of a meme on social media likening powerful First Lady Gertrude Mutharika to cartoon character Rango. Mwakibinga was arrested on Tuesday. He has been charged with insulting the modesty of a woman, cyber violation and offensive communication but he denied […]