First Lady Madam Gertrude Mutharika has urged women in the country to desist from oppressing others and enriching themselves, saying such tendencies retard development and are against the will of God. The First Lady was speaking Friday during the commemoration of Women’s World Day of Prayer in Karonga. She said the tendency of oppressing one […]
First Lady Madam Gertrude Mutharika has applauded the Malawi Mission in Kenya for its efforts in exploring trade opportunities between Kenya and Malawi. The First Lady said with consistency and support from the government and all Malawians, trade and business opportunities can help uplift the livelihood of people from the two countries. She was responding […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Saturday urged girls to focus on education and avoid teenage pregnancies. Mutharika made the call at an interface meeting with girls and other stakeholders at Ntcheu Secondary School. This meeting comes as one of her assignments in Malawi since she assumed the Presidency of the Organization of African First Ladies […]
Malawi First Lady Madam Gertrude Mutharika has urged Malawian women to periodically go for cancer screening to save their lives. Speaking in Lilongwe on Sunday when she participated in the monthly meeting of the Lilongwe chapter of Zokonda Amayi Women Club Madam Mutharika who is also President of the Organisation of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika is today, February 7 celebrating her birthday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. In the morning she accompanied her husband at Kamuzu Barracks in Lilongwe for special prayers amid speculation State House organised the interdenomination prayers as part of the First Lady’s commemoration of her birthday. State House did not release details […]
United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Executive Director has hailed the appointment of Malawi First Lady Dr. Gertrude Mutharika as President of the Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA). Speaking in Addia Ababa Ethipioa during an audience with Madam Mutharika, Michel Sidibe at the Mariot Hotel in Addisababa, Ethiopia said the […]
Malawian First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Tuesday presided over her first General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) as President of the organization at the African Union Headquaters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 18th Ordinary General Assembly of the OAFLA is taking place on the sidelines of the ongoing 28th […]
The Malawi First Lady, Gertrude Mutharika is the new President of the Organisation of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA), State House has confimed. According to a statement issued by Presidential Press Secretary and Spokesman, Mgeme Kalilani, Madam Mutharika, who was OAFLA’s Vice President, accepted with “humility” to take over as President of OAFLA from […]
Malawi First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Wednesday joined the Chinese community in Malawi and Malawians in celebrations marking the Chinese New Year and ninth anniversary of the China/Malawi diplomatic relations. In her speech the First Lady hailed the Peoples Republic of China for being a supportive friend over the years. She said the Chinese government’s […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Sunday surprised many when she called state controlled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to participate in women’s talk show program on Sunday. Mutharika took time to greet her friends and her greetings list include names of MBC women television and radio personalities in MBC’s old program, Zokonda Amayi. She even chose […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika Wednesday renewed her commitment to the girl child education by improving nutrition among them. She said this in Lilongwe during the official opening of the second 2016 International Food and Nutrition Research dissemination conference. “As I was listened to the presentation on how increased girl education is linked to improved nutrition indicators, […]
The First Lady, Madam Gertrude Mutharika on Friday made a passionate appeal for assistance to the Organization of African Ladies Against HIV and Aids (OAFLA). Madam Mutharika said OAFLA’s influence in the fight against the pandemic on the continent had been growing since the organization’s establishment. “But the task before us is too big to […]
Malawian First Lady, Madam Gertrude Mutharika on Wednesday called for support to the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV and AIDS (OAFLA). Madam Mutharika was speaking at a high level meeting held on the sidelines of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA, currently underway. The theme of […]
The First Lady, Madam Gertrude Mutharika on Monday said she was committed to helping the girl child overcome obstacles in pursuit of her education. Madam Mutharika said “the predicaments of girls make me feel more committed to work tirelessly in support of their cause.” Madam Mutharika was speaking at a meeting on ‘Let the girl […]
The First Lady, Madam Gertrude Mutharika on Monday expressed concern over the sharp rise in incidences of cancer in Malawi. “Cases of cancer in Malawi are growing at alarming rates,” Madam Mutharika said when she addressed the 4th High Level Forum of African First Ladies Against Cancer in New York, USA. She said that Malawi […]
The Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) on Monday donated MK1.5 Million to Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) for the education of a girl child. The financial support complements to the trust’s efforts of ensuring that girls particularly the vulnerable complete their education and by that way, fulfill their dreams and aspirations. Speaking after receiving the cheque […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has encouraged Zokonda Amai Clubs to continue discussing issues that develop their families and communities. Speaking at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Friday during Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Zokonda Amai Macheza, Mutharika said Zokonda Amai Programme has strengthened women interaction and self dependence as they learn income generating activities to help […]
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has called for concerted efforts to empower women with knowledge and skills to protect themselves against cervical cancer. Madam Mutharika said efforts must be made to increase screening opportunities, early diagnosis and ensuring that health care is sought without delay for the affected women. She made the call on Friday at Capital Hotel in […]