Communities across Zomba District are celebrating improved access to safe and clean drinking water after Pacific Group of Companies successfully repaired approximately 65 non-functional boreholes under five Traditional Authorities.
The borehole rehabilitation project has benefited thousands of households in the areas of Traditional Authorities Chikowi, Mbwembere, Idana, Ngwelero, and M’biza, helping to address long-standing water shortages and improve public health.Pacific Borehole Initiative Transforms Rural Malawi’s Access to Clean Water
Speaking on the initiative, Pacific Group of Companies Project Leader Faddson Kataso said the intervention was undertaken after concerned citizens appealed to the company for assistance in restoring broken water points.
Kataso emphasized that access to clean water remains essential for improving livelihoods, preventing waterborne diseases, and supporting sustainable community development.
“We responded to the concerns raised by local communities because access to safe water is a basic necessity. Repairing these boreholes will significantly improve the lives of many families who previously struggled to find clean drinking water,” he said.
Senior Chief Mbwembere also expressed gratitude to the company, noting that water scarcity has been one of the biggest challenges facing communities under his jurisdiction.
“For a long time, many people have been forced to rely on unsafe water sources due to broken boreholes. This project has brought relief and will help protect our people from water-related diseases,” said the traditional leader.
Residents have welcomed the development, saying the restored boreholes will reduce the distances women and children travel to fetch water while improving sanitation and hygiene standards in their communities.
The latest intervention in Zomba reinforces the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, particularly in rural areas where access to clean water remains a critical challenge.
