By Rahim Abdul
Pacific Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to clean and safe water across Malawi through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Pacific Borehole Rehabilitation Project.
The initiative is aimed at assisting underprivileged communities, particularly in rural areas, by restoring broken boreholes at no cost.
In an interview with 247 Malawi News the company’s Founder, Faizal Aboo, said the project is driven by a desire to serve communities and ensure that every Malawian has access to safe drinking water. He emphasized that water remains a basic human necessity that should not be out of reach for any citizen.
“Despite having fixed over 9,000 boreholes, we have only covered about 60 percent of the country. The task is huge, and I pray that other companies will step in and replicate this initiative,” said Aboo. “Water is life, and it is crucial that we work together to ensure people have access to this essential resource.”
Recently, the project team rehabilitated nearly 30 boreholes in Chitipa North Constituency, an exercise that cost approximately MK45 million. The development has brought significant relief to communities that had long struggled with limited access to clean water.
Member of Parliament for the area, Falesse Deborah Mpoha Moyo, described the initiative as a “game-changer,” noting that it has helped curb cases of waterborne diseases such as cholera.
“Pacific Limited’s efforts have transformed lives in my constituency. Children can now attend school without walking long distances in search of water,” said Moyo, adding that the project has restored dignity and hope among residents.
She further called on other corporate institutions to emulate Pacific Limited by supporting government efforts in expanding access to clean water through initiatives such as water reticulation systems, which can reach a wider population.
Since its inception in 2015, Pacific Limited has rehabilitated over 9,000 boreholes nationwide, making it one of the leading local companies contributing to water access in Malawi. Its work has not only improved public health but has also saved communities countless hours previously spent searching for potable water.
The company’s continued investment in water infrastructure stands as a powerful example of how private sector involvement can complement government efforts in national development.
