How Thom Mpinganjira built Malawi’s largest bank, became its first billionaire, and conquered the world
In an exclusive chat with Billionaires.Africa, Thom Mpinganjira shares how he rose from humble beginnings to become Malawi’s first billionaire
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Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake drops $113 million
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake loses $113 million as shares slide 10 percent on Malawi Stock Exchange.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira's FDH Bank posts $34 million profit in H1 2025
FDH Bank’s profit nearly doubles to $35 million on higher interest income and loan growth in the first half of 2025.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira's FDH Bank buys Ecobank Mozambique for $19.2 million
FDH Bank acquires 98.8% of Ecobank Mozambique for $19.2 million, boosting regional footprint and cutting dividend to fund Southern Africa growth.
Five new African billionaires have emerged so far in 2025
Five new billionaires join Africa’s top ranks in 2025, led by gains in real estate, banking, and tech sectors.
Two new billionaires emerge from Africa’s stock markets in August 2025
Malawi’s Thom Mpinganjira and Egypt’s Hisham Talaat Moustafa join Africa’s billionaire list after major stock gains in August.
Thom Mpinganjira becomes Malawi’s first dollar billionaire
Malawian banker Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank shares reach $1.12 billion, making him the country’s first billionaire and richest citizen.
Thom Mpinganjira becomes Malawi’s richest as FDH Bank stake soars to $1.1 billion
Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake reaches $1.12 billion, making him Malawi’s richest man as the bank’s value surges to $2 billion in 2024.
Malawian businessman Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank agrees to buy Ecobank Mozambique
Custodian Investment reports $81.4 million revenue, $17.3 million profit, and $299 million in assets for the first half of 2025.
Malawian businessman Thom Mpinganjira’s stake in FDH Bank tops $840 million
FDH Bank stock climbs 255% YTD, boosting Mpinganjira’s stake to $842 million and lifting the bank's market cap past $2 billion.
Thom Mpinganjira’s FDH Bank stake hits $500 million
This significant growth comes after a notable rise in the shares of the Blantyre-based lender on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE).
Malawi’s 15 richest people amass a stunning $1.92 billion fortune
Anadkat and Mpinganjira account for $1.66 billion of the total combined wealth of Malawi’s 15 richest individuals.
FDH Bank projects $36.2 million profit in Q4 2024, resilient amid Malawi’s economic slowdown
Malawi’s economic slowdown hasn’t deterred FDH Bank, whose strategic focus and cost management continue to deliver robust profitability and growth.
Bank owned by one of Malawi’s richest men, Thom Mpinganjira, to pay $4.1-million dividend
The record dividend payout underscores its unwavering dedication to shareholder value and its position as one of the leading groups in Malawi’s financial services industry.