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Kachali donates to Mzimba fire victims

Former vice-president Khumbo Kachali has donated K1 million to Mzimba vendors following the fire that gutted the market a week ago.

The fire, which according to reports originated from an Escom electricity pole, led to destruction of goods worth over K500 million with about 632 vendors affected.

mzuzu-market-fire2Speaking at his residence in Mzimba, the former vice-president said he was saddened by the development considering that the market was the source of livelihood for many people across Mzimba Boma and beyond.

“I was shocked when I heard the news about Mzimba Market [fire] and that is why I have thought to extend a helping hand,” said Kachali, who is also Mzimba South-West member of Parliament.

District commissioner for M’mbelwa Council, Thomas Chirwa, thanked the former vice- president for his gesture and asked other well-wishers to come in and assist the people.

Said Chirwa: “As a council, we are happy to receive the donation and we are hopeful that many other well-wishers will still come forward to help the vendors.”

Chairperson for Mzimba Market vendors, Emmanuel Ng’ambi, said the vendors were left helpless due to the tragedy and the donation is a relief to them.

 

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