Malawians stranded in South Africa may soon find relief as government intensifies efforts to bring them home safely, backed by fresh financial support amid rising safety concerns and a looming deadline.
Through Department of Disaster Management Affairs, government is targeting about 15,000 citizens who signed up for voluntary repatriation as insecurity concerns grow and a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants approaches.
To support the repatriation drive, FDH Bank has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA).
FDH Bank plc Head of Marketing and Communication Ronald Chimchere says the support reflects concern for the welfare of affected Malawians and the urgency of ensuring their safe return.
He says the institution is stepping in to complement government efforts to manage the large-scale repatriation exercise.
“We recognize the challenges and uncertainty the affected Malawians are facing, and as FDH, we are stepping in to ensure they return home safety,” said Chimchere.
Chimchere adds that the donation is also a sign of solidarity with national efforts to protect citizens abroad.
He commends government for coordinating the process, saying it is crucial in safeguarding vulnerable Malawians.
DoDMA Director of Preparedness and Response Charles Matabwa has welcomed the contribution, describing it as timely and helpful in strengthening ongoing operations.
Matabwa says about 3,000 Malawians have already been repatriated through government and stakeholder interventions, with more expected in the coming days.
Through Department of Disaster Management Affairs, government is targeting about 15,000 citizens who signed up for voluntary repatriation as insecurity concerns grow and a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants approaches.
To support the repatriation drive, FDH Bank has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA).
FDH Bank plc Head of Marketing and Communication Ronald Chimchere says the support reflects concern for the welfare of affected Malawians and the urgency of ensuring their safe return.
He says the institution is stepping in to complement government efforts to manage the large-scale repatriation exercise.
“We recognize the challenges and uncertainty the affected Malawians are facing, and as FDH, we are stepping in to ensure they return home safety,” said Chimchere.
Chimchere adds that the donation is also a sign of solidarity with national efforts to protect citizens abroad.
He commends government for coordinating the process, saying it is crucial in safeguarding vulnerable Malawians.
DoDMA Director of Preparedness and Response Charles Matabwa has welcomed the contribution, describing it as timely and helpful in strengthening ongoing operations.
Matabwa says about 3,000 Malawians have already been repatriated through government and stakeholder interventions, with more expected in the coming days.
