Malawian billionaire banking heir William Mpinganjira pumps $1.2 million into his football club
William Mpinganjira has spent $1.2 million on Ekhaya FC in three years. On Aug. 30 it plays Mighty Wanderers, owned by his father Thom.
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Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira says he built cancer hospital to save lives, not profit
Malawi's first billionaire, Thomson Mpinganjira, says he built the country's only radiotherapy cancer hospital to spare patients costly treatment abroad, not to profit.
Malawian billionaire Thom Mpinganjira donates $58,000 to fund repatriation of Malawians stranded in South Africa
Malawi's first billionaire Thom Mpinganjira has donated K100 million to support the government's repatriation of Malawians facing abuse and hardship in South Africa.
How Malawi billionaire Thom Mpinganjira went from a 9-year sentence for corruption to a presidential pardon
FDH Bank founder Thom Mpinganjira was convicted and jailed for attempting to bribe judges in Malawi's disputed 2019 election, then pardoned by President Chakwera four years later.
Billionaires.Africa ranks the 10 richest people on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 2026
Malawi’s share market surged in 2025. Using recent MSE closes, we ranked the biggest disclosed shareholders and valued their stakes in dollars.
Three billionaires emerge on Malawi Stock Exchange in 2025
Three billionaires emerged on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 2025 after banking stocks surged and long-held stakes crossed the billion-dollar mark.
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
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.