The distribution of food and transport allowances to Malawians returning from South Africa after fleeing violence has begun at Joyce Chitsulo Ground in Mwanza District.
The exercise is intended to help the returnees travel to their respective homes and rebuild their lives after experiencing hardship in South Africa.
However, despite the commencement of the programme, some of the returnees who arrived on Thursday evening have expressed concern over the way the exercise is being managed, saying the process has been slow and poorly organized.
One female returnee said many people continued to face hardship despite safely arriving in Malawi.
“We have finally arrived home, but we are still suffering. Some of us spent three days without food before reaching Malawi, and the arrangements here in Mwanza are also very difficult,” she said.
Another returnee from Chiwoza Village under Senior Chief Mwadzama in Nkhotakota District, who asked not to be identified, said officials had been conducting registration since their arrival but described the process as disorganised.
“Since last night, we have been going through different registration procedures, but everything appears to be poorly organised,” the returnee said.
Information gathered by The Truth Malawi indicates that more than 490 Malawians arrived on Thursday, while nine additional buses carrying approximately 76 passengers each, including children, arrived on Friday.
Several children appeared exhausted and in need of immediate care after enduring difficult conditions during their journey from South Africa.
Authorities are expected to continue distributing food and transport assistance to ensure all returnees safely reach their respective homes.
Meanwhile, some returnees have appealed to the authorities to improve coordination of the exercise, arguing that better organisation would prevent further hardship for people who have already endured significant challenges.
The repatriation exercise is expected to continue as more Malawian nationals return from South Africa in the coming days.
The Truth Malawi will continue to monitor the exercise and provide updates on the welfare of the returning Malawian nationals.
RETURNING MALAWIANS RECEIVE RELIEF AS COMPLAINTS EMERGE OVER SLOW DISTRIBUTION
The distribution of food and transport allowances to Malawians returning from South Africa after fleeing violence has begun at Joyce Chitsulo Ground in Mwanza District.
The exercise is intended to help the returnees travel to their respective homes and rebuild their lives after experiencing hardship in South Africa.
However, despite the commencement of the programme, some of the returnees who arrived on Thursday evening have expressed concern over the way the exercise is being managed, saying the process has been slow and poorly organized.
One female returnee said many people continued to face hardship despite safely arriving in Malawi.
“We have finally arrived home, but we are still suffering. Some of us spent three days without food before reaching Malawi, and the arrangements here in Mwanza are also very difficult,” she said.
Another returnee from Chiwoza Village under Senior Chief Mwadzama in Nkhotakota District, who asked not to be identified, said officials had been conducting registration since their arrival but described the process as disorganised.
“Since last night, we have been going through different registration procedures, but everything appears to be poorly organised,” the returnee said.
Information gathered by The Truth Malawi indicates that more than 490 Malawians arrived on Thursday, while nine additional buses carrying approximately 76 passengers each, including children, arrived on Friday.
Several children appeared exhausted and in need of immediate care after enduring difficult conditions during their journey from South Africa.
Authorities are expected to continue distributing food and transport assistance to ensure all returnees safely reach their respective homes.
Meanwhile, some returnees have appealed to the authorities to improve coordination of the exercise, arguing that better organisation would prevent further hardship for people who have already endured significant challenges.
The repatriation exercise is expected to continue as more Malawian nationals return from South Africa in the coming days.
The Truth Malawi will continue to monitor the exercise and provide updates on the welfare of the returning Malawian nationals.
