New Malawi president pledges to root out corruption
President Peter Mutharika, who won with a vote of 38.57%, is accused by opposition parties of nurturing graft
31 May 2019 - 18:29
Blantyre — Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika began his second five-year term with a tough stance against corruption and pledged to revive the economy, following accusations of corruption and mismanagement.
Speaking at his inauguration on Friday in Blantyre, Malawi’s second largest city, Mutharika warned that he would not spare anyone found abusing their positions, in an apparent response to allegations of corruption that marked his first term...
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