The family of business mogul Thomson (Thom) Mpinganjira donates K100 million to the Government of Malawi through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support efforts to bring Malawians back from South Africa. According to reports, the donation is aimed at assisting the voluntary repatriation of Malawians who are facing hardship and abuse, which sources link to xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Speaking to journalists in Blantyre, Dr. Mpinganjira says the contribution is motivated by the suffering of fellow Malawians and urges others to support the government’s response. The Malawi Voice reports that the government is intensifying its actions to repatriate thousands of Malawians, and that DoDMA is coordinating the process.
Together, the outlets describe the donation as additional funding for repatriation logistics and support under DoDMA, while government efforts continue to identify and assist people affected in South Africa. No details are provided in the articles on the number of people expected to be assisted by the donation or the timeline for repatriation.
