First Lady urges Malawi women to get screened  for cancer

First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has urged women in the country to go for cervical cancer screening to avoid death that follows when the disease is detected at an advanced stage. Madame Mutharika made the call on Friday at Chikoko Bay State Lodge in Mangochi where she treated hundreds of women to a luncheon The women […]

First lady opens Kamuzu Barracks CCAP Church 

First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Sunday presided over the official opening of the newly constructed church for Kamuzu Barracks Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Congregation in Lilongwe. Speaking at the official opening ceremony held at the barracks, the First Lady  commended the church for its commitment and dedication to God’s work. ’s who is […]

The Pen Pusher: ‘Thou shall not touch Abraz’s wife’

Nowadays it seems that (rightfully so) everybody has something critical to say about the country’s President, His Excellency Abraz Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and the ruling elite that surround him whether that is cabinet members, members of parliament, aides and other Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials. Some are raising up the ante and have now […]

Professor Gertrude Mutharika the never ending joke that has become Malawi

Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke—-William Penn Adair “Will” Rogers-American stage and motion picture actor, humorist, newspaper columnist, and social commentator. This just ending week was, politically, an eventful week. One of the interesting event is that our good First Lady Madam Gertrude Mutharika has just […]

Indeed power is not sexually transmitted: Lessons for Malawi

Make no mistake about it; she is now Professor Gertrude Mutharika. The Dean of School of Public Health, Peking University of China, Professor Meng Qingyue conferred on our First Lady an Honorary Professorship at a glamorous event held at Golden Peacock Hotel in the capital, Lilongwe, on Tuesday. The First Lady is now at par […]

Gertrude Mutharika now professor: First Lady dedicates honour to Malawi health workers

First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has been awarded an honorary Professorship degree in Global Health by the Peking University School of Public Health (PKUSPH) in recognition of her commitment towards advancing public health issues in Malawi and Africa. Madam  Mutharika received the award Tuesday at Golden Peacock in Lilongwe during the unveiling ceremony of the Malawi […]

Ntata’s Uncommon Sense: Malawi First Lady branded ‘Jezebel’, power behind Mutharika and making decisions

If the saying “behind every great man is a great woman” is true, then it must also hold true that behind any failure of a man, their must be a woman of small and limited intelligence who is unable to help her husband become great. The importance of the role of a man’s so called […]

First Lady wear a Hijab, attends Malawi Muslim women convention

Thousands of Muslim women across the country on Saturday gathered at Bua Community Day Secondary School ground in Mchinji to celebrate this year’s Muslim Women convention (Ijitmah). The convention is held annually and is aimed at sharing Islamic teachings and women issues among other things. Speaking when she presided over the official launch, First lady […]

First Lady launches keep girls in school by- laws in Mchinji

First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has called on traditional, religious and communities in Mchinji to work together and develop by-laws aimed at keeping girls in school. She made the call at Pitala in Senior Chief Mkanda on Saturday when she officially launched Keep Girls in Schools By-Laws for Mkanda area in the District. Madam Mutharika noted […]

First Lady meets officials of Project C.U.R.E , advocates for multiple interventions in health sector

There is need for the Malawian health sector to have multiple players for improved service delivery and quality care to Malawians especially women and children, First Lady Madame Gertrude Mutharika has said during a meeting with officials of Project C.U.R.E at Hilton Midtown Hotel, New York in USA. Project C.U.R.E is an international non-governmental organization that […]

First Lady secures $10 000 music equipment for Malawian youths

The China Africa Business Council (CABC) announced on Tuesday that it will donate music equipment worth US$10 000  to assist Malawian youths in developing and nurturing their artistic talents in music. General Secretary of CABC Erick Wang made the announcement during an audience with the First Lady  Gertrude Mutharika at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in […]

First Lady gives Malawi’s experience in cancer fight

The First Lady Gertrude Mutharika says the construction of a cancer centre currently underway in Lilongwe is a major step in the right direction towards the national fight against different kinds of cancers in Malawi. Madam Mutharika said this in New York United States of America during the 6th African First Ladies and Spouses Meeting held […]

Crossing the Red Line: Do not take us for fools, spare Malawi First Lady these insults

Even the largest avalanche is triggered by small things-Vernor Vinge (American Writer) Let me raise a glass for a toast to our First Lady Gertrude Mutharika. Since she officially wedded our President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, Dr. Gertrude Mutharika nee Maseko has been working on various noble projects and in the process transforming herself into […]

Malawi First Lady seeks medical attention in South Africa?

There are fevered speculations that First Lady Gertrude Mutharika who had flown out to South Africa on Tuesday is seeking medical attention after  she quietly left the country.           Madam Mutharika’s move to quietly sneak out of the country raised eyebrows and suspicions as she was escorted by an unprecedented large convoy […]

First Lady advocates for girl child education: Beautify Malawi Trust holds fundraising fashion show

First Lady Getrude Mutharika has called on her fellow women in the country to inspire each other and work together towards women empowerment with emphasis on girl education. She made these remarks on Saturday during a fundraising state luncheon held at Kamuzu Palace which was organised by the Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) in support of […]

First Lady says prayer a crucial element to every Malawian

First Lady  Gertrude Mutharika has said amongst the high finances, fashion and entertainment everyone has prayer is crucial element in families and the country as a whole. She made the remarks at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe Friday during the Ladies Fellowship Dinner hosted by the Lingadzi C.C.A.P Praise Team under the theme ‘Woman of […]

First Lady urges Malawi youth to take lead in national development

The First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has called on youths in the country to jealously guard the peace and tranquility that the country is enjoying and take leak in national development. Mutharika made the appeal on Monday 21st August 2017 when she led Malawians in commemorating World International Youth Day. The official ceremony took place at […]