Thom Mpinganjira

Thom Mpinganjira
Born
OccupationBusinessman

Thom Mpinganjira is a Malawian businessperson and philanthropist.[1] He is the founder and former CEO of FDH Financial Holdings Limited.[2] He has also served as a council member of the Bankers Association of Malawi. He was a Trustee of the University of Malawi Alumni Association.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Previously, Mpinganjira was a chairman of Malawi Investments Promotion Agency.[9][10][11] He was also a member of the Institute of Bankers in Malawi before becoming a chairman of the Stakeholders Committee of Millennium Challenge Account.[12][13][14]

Mpinganjira was the chairman of the Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM). Mpinganjira is also a member of the Ethical and Investigations Committee for the Institute of Chartered Accountants.[13][14]

Controversy

In 2021, High Court Dorothy A DeGabriele convicted him for attempting to bribe five constitutional court judges, applying a custodial sentence of nine years.[11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mtupanyama, Andrew (2023-11-06). "Mpinganjira's cancer centre to open soon | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  2. ↑ "Thom Mpinganjira retires from FDH Group: 'I consider my work done here, it's time to move on'". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  3. ↑ "Thom Mpinganjira | Profile | Africa Confidential". www.africa-confidential.com. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  4. ↑ Sambalikagwa, Lindiwe (2020-01-28). "Judge restores warrant of arrest for bribery suspect Mpinganjira Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  5. ↑ Sambalikagwa, Lindiwe (2021-09-14). "It never rains for Thom Mpinganjira: New investigation to be instituted". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  6. ↑ Kondowe, Russell (2021-09-10). "Mpinganjira found guilty Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  7. ↑ Kondowe, Russell (2021-10-12). "More troubles for Thom Mpinganjira: Under new investigation". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  8. ↑ Kondowe, Russell (2020-01-28). "Thom Mpinganjira re-arrested". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  9. ↑ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-07-11). "Are Thom Mpinganjira and Triephornia Daza dating? Social media goes crazy over alleged 'affair'". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  10. ↑ "Chakwera hails Thom Mpinganjira for the construction of the Cancer centre". www.nyasatimes.com. 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  11. 1 2 "Malawi top court sentences businessman to 9 years for attempting to bribe judges". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
  12. ↑ Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-11-05). "Mpinganjira constructing multi-billion kwacha cancer centre". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. 1 2 "Malawi: Court Finds Thom Mpinganjira With a Case to Answer in Judges Bribery Allegations". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  14. 1 2 "Who is Malawian business guru Thomson Mpinganjira?". The Maravi Post. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2026-08-02.