By Mary Makhiringa

Balaka, April 3, Mana: A Malawian businessman based in South Africa, Idrissa Ngunga, who is founder of Ngunga Foundation, on Tuesday donated 11 electrical fans to Balaka District Council.

Speaking after handing over the fans, Ngunga said he made the donation in response to the council’s need of office equipment.

Said Ngunga: “I asked the DC to give me immediate need of his office considering that this was a very big office which offers services to a lot of people.

“I was given a list of things such as computers, printers, fans, office maintenance but today I am here to start with donation of the fans which will go a long way in helping members of staff work in conducive environment as Balaka is very hot.”

Apart from the DC’s office, Ngunga has been to Police and the district hospital on the same.

He disclosed that he was constructing visitor’s shelter at Balaka Police Station.

“I have been to Turkey for studies and later in 1993 migrated to South Africa where I am currently working. I have seen a lot such that when I compare with Malawi, we are very far and this is why I am trying to do my part by assisting Balaka and Machinga.

“Currently, I have established groups of older people and those with disabilities and I am providing them with food. I am also constructing proper shelter to those that have no shelter. I have so far constructed 35 houses,” he said.

Ngunga said will also invest in child education after observing that most of the school blocks in Balaka leave a lot to be desired at the expense of quality education.

Balaka District Council Acting Director of Administration, Chipiliro Mtambaika, hailed Ngunga Foundation for the kind gesture saying the donation was timely and ideal.

“Balaka is a hot place, many times, members of staff work while sweating due to hot weather. The fans will go a long way in offering conducive environment for the staff,” she said.