Malawian businessman
Simbi Phiri
Born 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]
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^ a b 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 .
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^ Masondo, Sipho. "SIU sues Giyani water contractors for R2.2bn" . City Press . Retrieved 2024-03-16 .
^ a b Yende, Sizwe Sama. "Khato Civils gets access to its money in Botswana, but prosecutor can appeal" . City Press . Retrieved 2024-03-16 .
^ a b Yende, Sizwe Sama. "Botswana president praises controversial Khato Civils" . City Press . Retrieved 2024-03-16 .
^ a b 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 . {{cite web }}
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^ Yende, Sizwe sama. "Did businessman smuggle cash?" . News24 . Retrieved 2024-03-16 .