The Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has hailed Airtel Malawi for donating K300 million to support the government’s ongoing efforts to purchase maize for communities affected by recent disasters.
Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony on Tuesday at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Mwanamvekha described the donation as a timely gesture that will greatly assist vulnerable households.
“This contribution from Airtel Malawi comes at a very critical moment as thousands of our people are facing hunger after the recent disasters, and this support will help us reach the communities most in need,” he said.
The Minister further assured Malawians that the government will uphold high standards of integrity in handling the funds meant for maize procurement.
“We want to assure the nation that transparency and accountability will guide the entire process,” he added.
Airtel Malawi Plc Managing Director, Ashish Dutt, said the company felt compelled to act.
“As Airtel Malawi, we stand with the people of Malawi, especially in times of hardship,” Dutt said. “Our contribution is aimed at ensuring that vulnerable households have access to maize as government intensifies relief efforts.”
He added that the donation reflects Airtel’s commitment to supporting national welfare.
“We believe it is our responsibility as a corporate citizen to support government initiatives that safeguard the wellbeing of Malawians,” said Dutt.
