A rare insightful leadership display in Mutharika’s five months: As Malawians itch for SONA

Peter Mutharika and Wife Gertrude
Former President Peter Mutharika and wife Gertrude Maseko

By Leah Mbughi

Since 4th October, 2025 when Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika took the oath of office last year, he has not travelled outside the country.

Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is rarely seen on public TV, but mostly he is in the office working to fix things.

Malawians have hope in Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s leadership.

Malawians are witnesses to what Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has done in a short period of time by fixing the fuel problem that had locked the country for the past 5 years due to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Chakwera’s incompetence.

With just a phone call, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika fixed the hunger problems that many families faced, who were surviving on Nyika and wild tubers.

Within 5 months of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s leadership, we have seen inflation and the policy rate go down every month.

Malawians now walk in the streets with hope that prices of commodities will not go up as they used to under MCP. Cement prices are going down and are always available now.

Today, Malawians have high hopes to listen to the SONA, which will be delivered by Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at the parliament buildings.

The youth and women are excited to hear what APM has for them.

APM is a God-sent president, here to work for Malawians for the betterment of their lives. He is constantly in the office to improve their lives.

Maize now is affordable. When he came for re election he assured Malawians that once they vote for him no one will die of hunger and he has been vindicated with the reduced number of suicides and no one crossing rivers looking for Nyika.

Thumba Kafka k40,000 kwanukolili pa bwanji?

Tomorrow millions of Malawians will be glued to radios and TV to listen to their beloved president speaking in parliament.

Disclaimer: Views expressed in the article are those of the author not necessarily of The Maravi Post or Editor

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Former Malawi leader Joyce Banda pushes for African Unity

ABUJA-(MaraviPost)-Former Malawi Dr. Joyce Banda has called upon Africans to safeguard its natural resources in the awake of scramble for minerals by the western countries.

The former Malawi leader said Africans must stand united and speak with one voice and protect each other from abuse and exploitation of other countries who now want to benefit from African resources.

She called upon the leaders to emulate former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria General Muhammed Murtala calling for unity and cohesion in advancement of development and economic agenda for Africa.

Dr. Banda said this in her address at Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and leadership conference held on Thursday, February 12 at ECOWAS secretarial conference hall in Abuja, Nigeria.

The Murtala Muhammed Memorial Lecture series on leadership in Africa commemorates the life and legacy of General Murtala Muhammed and convenes leading African and global voices to examine the future of governance, leadership and continental agency.

This year, the Murtala Muhammed Foundation held commemoration of 50 years after his assassination and his defining “Africa has come of age” address at the Organization of African Unity (OAU) summit in Addis Ababa.

President Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria and Chairman of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation said this year’s conference revisits the meaning of Africa sovereignty, discipline in public service and principled leadership in a rapidly changing world.

In her address, the former Malawi leader said time has come for Africa to embrace unity and speak with one voice in a quest to move from aid to trade and achieve infrastructural as well as economic transformation for African nations.

Leaders from across Africa including the fourth president of Malawi were speaking through keynote reflections and practical dialogue that aimed to translate legacy into action, strengthen institutions, renew leadership standards, and position Africa confidently on the global stage.

Apart from Dr. Banda, other leaders present were Good luck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo, Former Presidents of Nigeria, John Kufuor Former President of Ghana, João Lourenco, President of Angola, Ernest Bai Koroma, former president of Sierra Leone, former vice president of Nigeria professor Yemi Osinbanjo, His Highness Emir Mahammudu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, Diplomatic community, scholars, the military and many others.

Before attending the Murtala Muhammed commemoration, Dr. Banda travelled to Warri Kingdom, Delta State to visit His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III and His Queen, the Olu of the Warri Kingdom.

She had discussions with the King and the Queen on issues bordering on economic transformation for women and the youth, philanthropy and education for the marginalized.

Public Relations Executive Assistant to former President Arnold Mnelemba confirmed the development saying the fourth Malawi leader had a successful mission in Nigeria.

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Mutharika’s quiet revolution: A new era of economic reform

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-According to Dickson Kashoti, opposition Malawi Congress Party (MC) Chief Media Officer, writing on his Facebook page, President Professor Peter Mutharika is making significant strides in turning Malawi’s economy around with strategic appointments in key economic positions.

His quiet and methodical approach has earned him the reputation of a quiet reformer, focused on reshaping the country through deliberate action and economic focus.

Mutharika’s determination to change Malawi is evident in his impressive appointments, particularly in the economic sector, as the nation grapples with escalating cost of living and plunging poverty levels.

Kashoti notes that Mutharika’s economic team, comprising Finance Minister Sir Joseph Mwanamvekha, Trade and Industrialization Minister Sir Simon Itaye, and Reserve Bank Governor Sir George Partridge, is giving Malawians hope for a brighter future.

The team is expected to steer the country’s economic recovery path towards success.

This team is working tirelessly to address the country’s economic challenges, including the high cost of living and poverty levels.

The President has assured Malawians that 2026 will bring improved economic conditions, saying his administration has laid key foundations for recovery and long-term growth.

He emphasized that economic recovery must translate into improved living standards for all Malawians.

Mutharika’s leadership style is a departure from the norm, emphasizing patience and policy over fiery rhetoric.

As Kashoti puts it, “History does not always arrive shouting.

Sometimes it walks in quietly, carries a book under its arm, and changes a nation with patience and policy, and President Professor Mutharika wants to be that kind of man.”

Kashoti adds that Mutharika’s approach has drawn comparisons to historical figures who have changed nations quietly, carrying books under their arms.

As Mutharika navigates his second term, his legacy is taking shape.

Will he be remembered as a paradox – a man of few words who left loud results?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Malawi is on the path to change.

Kashoti concludes, “Ndiope ndani?” or “What more do I have to fear?” implying that he has nothing to fear but speak the truth that despite political differences, Mutharika is delivering.

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Former Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale arrested

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police Service this morning has arrested former Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale.

His lawyer George Jivason Kadzipatike says Kawale is currently at Kanengo police station.

The arrest comes barely hours after another former Trade Minister Sosten Gwengwe was arrested on Sunday.

More to come….

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Kenyan Clinton Nyapara Mogesa dies in fighting for Russia in Ukraine

KIEV-(MaraviPost)-Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, a 28-year-old Kenyan, has lost his life in Ukraine while fighting for Russian forces, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of foreign recruitment in conflict zones.

Mogesa’s death was confirmed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, who found his body in the Donetsk region, a hotspot for Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

He had allegedly joined the Russian army after signing a contract, despite previously living and working in Qatar.

The circumstances of his death are grim, with Ukrainian intelligence describing it as a “meat assault,” a tactic involving high-risk, frontal attacks with minimal regard for casualties.

Mogesa’s body was left behind, and his family has received no official explanation or compensation from Russian authorities.

Mogesa was carrying passports belonging to two other Kenyan citizens, raising concerns about the scale of African recruitment into the conflict.

The Kenyan government estimates that over 200 Kenyans may have been recruited to fight in Ukraine, often through deceptive job offers.

The Ukrainian government has issued a warning to foreign nationals, particularly those considering employment in Russia, about the risks of forced deployment to combat zones.

This incident highlights the need for greater protection and awareness for Africans seeking work abroad.

The international community must take action to prevent further exploitation and ensure the safe repatriation of those trapped in conflict zones.

The story of Clinton Nyapara Mogesa serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals.

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Former Trade Minister Sosten Gwengwe arrested

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Former Cabinet Minister Sosten Gwengwe has been arrested by police in Lilongwe.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) confirmed the arrest, with spokesperson Jessie Kabwila stating that the party is yet to be informed of the charges against Gwengwe.

Gwengwe is currently being held at Lumbadzi Police Station.

The Malawi police is yet to comment on the development.

More to come….

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