President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed former Speaker of Parliament Richard Msowoya to lead the SADC Electoral Observer Mission to Tanzania ahead of the country’s October 29, 2025 General Elections.
President Peter Mutharika has warned against anti-government protests and accused Malawi’s civil society organizations of lacking internal democracy, urging them to reform and “clean their own house” before criticizing government leadership.
SADC Chairperson and Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has called for peace, calm, and high voter turnout as Seychelles heads into its second round of presidential elections, urging political leaders and citizens to uphold democratic values and stability.
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has promised sweeping reforms to rescue Malawi’s struggling economy, calling for discipline, integrity, and a new work culture in government.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated President Arthur Peter Mutharika on his return to power, pledging continued UN cooperation with Malawi on peace, human rights, climate action, and gender equality under his new administration.
Mutharika accused MBC’s leadership of bowing to government interests at the expense of ethical journalism, warning that such practices undermine democracy and the media profession.
The Malawi Electoral Commission has declared Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika winner of the 2025 presidential election with 56.8 percent of the vote. MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja hailed the poll as free and fair, urging Malawians to remain united.
Chakwera’s graceful concession in Malawi’s 2025 election has drawn praise from analysts as a landmark for democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power and averting unrest while urging both victors and losers to uphold unity and national peace.
Nkoloma is Chief Executive Officer for iMoSyS, a leading technology company in Malawi, and he has been instrumental in developing Internet of Things (IoT) applications and software solutions.
The former president has yet pulled another surprise as he has settled for former MEC Chairperson Dr. Jane Ansah as his running mate in the 16 September general elections
Governance expert Ollen Mwalubunju has warned political parties against forming opportunistic alliances without clear, enforceable agreements, saying past betrayals — notably within the Tonse Alliance — have deepened public mistrust. He called for transparent, values-driven coalitions built on mutual respect, not manipulation, declaring: “Malawians are tired of being used — and so are the smaller parties.”
Mutharika’s return is poised to shake up the 2025 presidential race, with political observers closely watching his next moves. With all presidential hopefuls required to appear in person at BICC, Mutharika's presence will be a major moment in a week of high-stakes political activity.
