President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has returned to the country from the Republic of South Africa where he was on a private trip, the Office of the President and Cabinet has announced.
According to a press release issued by the Chief Secretary Justin Adack K. Saidi, PhD, and dated 31st October, 2026, the President arrived in the country today from South Africa.
The statement indicates that the aircraft carrying the President landed at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe this afternoon.
The press release issued from Capital Hill says President Mutharika had been in South Africa on a private visit, but does not disclose further details regarding the nature of the trip.
President Mutharika’s return comes at a time when Malawians are keenly following developments at Capital Hill regarding the Presidential programme and other national matters.
The Chief Secretary’s office has not provided information on whether the President will have any official engagements in the coming days following his arrival.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has thanked Malawians for their continued support and has assured the public that it will be informed of any official Presidential engagements in due course.
The release has been referenced as CS/S/001 and has been signed by Chief Secretary Justin Adack K. Saidi.
