Simbi Phiri
| Simbi Phiri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lilongwe, Malawi |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman |
Simbi Phiri is a Malawian businessman and philanthropist based in South Africa.[1][2] He is the founder and CEO of Khato Civils Ltd, a company that operates in Malawi, South Africa and Botswana.[3][4][5][6][7] The company was awarded a contract to pump water from Lake Malawi situated in Salima to Lilongwe. In 2019, Phiri donated K700 million to Malawi Congress Party for campaign funds.[8]
In 2017, Phiri also donated money to the party as well as the then ruling Democratic Progressive Party.[8][9][6][7]
In February 2017, Botswana police investigated Simbi Phiri after he allegedly crossed Tlokweng border post near Gaborone with over $886 000 (R11.8m) in cash. The money was in the boot of his car.[10]
In December 2021, Phiri hired Congolese Rhumba star Koffi Olomide and South Africa's singer Makhadzi for his wife's 50th birthday party to perform.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "The mind and wisdom of Chairman Simbi Phiri to entrepreneurs - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Makondetsa, Serah (2017-03-29). "Facts around Malawi water scheme don't wash". amaBhungane. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mkumba, Baxter (2021-12-30). "Olomide, Makhadzi to perform at Simbi wife's birthday party in Malawi Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ "Simbi Phiri". Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Masondo, Sipho. "SIU sues Giyani water contractors for R2.2bn". City Press. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yende, Sizwe Sama. "Khato Civils gets access to its money in Botswana, but prosecutor can appeal". City Press. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Yende, Sizwe Sama. "Botswana president praises controversial Khato Civils". City Press. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Jimu, Richard (2019-05-31). "MCP received K700m in campaign funds from billionaire Simbi Phiri Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Reporter, Malawi24 (2020-02-24). "Social commentator pin Simbi Phiri over Salima-Lilongwe water project Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ↑ Yende, Sizwe sama. "Did businessman smuggle cash?". News24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
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