Pacific Limited Restores Hope Through Borehole Repairs
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Access to clean water remains a daily struggle for many rural communities in Malawi, where women and children often bear the heavy burden of walking long distances in search of this basic necessity. In some areas, the situation has not only disrupted livelihoods but also exposed families to serious health risks.
In Group Village Headman Poya under Traditional Authority Chitera in Chiradzulu District, 65-year-old Ketie Mbalu has lived through this harsh reality. Caring for her two grandchildren, Mbalu recounts how her daily routine was consumed by the search for water after all four boreholes in her village were vandalised.
Between June and December 2025, she spent more than five hours each day trekking to a neighbouring village just to access a working water source. This left her with little time to tend to her farm or run her small tomato business at Mbulumbuzi Market.
“We had no choice. All our boreholes were damaged, and we had to rely on others far away,” she explained, adding that some community members suspect the stolen parts were being sold in urban markets.
The situation forced many households to turn to unsafe water sources such as shallow wells and streams, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. For women and girls in particular, the crisis meant lost time, lost income and growing vulnerability.
However, a turnaround has emerged through the intervention of Pacific Limited, a company that has been quietly transforming lives by rehabilitating broken boreholes across the country.
Since launching the initiative in 2015, the company has repaired over 9,000 boreholes nationwide, restoring access to clean and safe water for thousands of households. Founder and Managing Director Faiza Aboo says the project was driven by the urgent need to address water challenges affecting productivity and wellbeing.
“We saw how lack of clean water was holding people back. It was clear something had to be done,” said Aboo.
The impact of the initiative has been widely felt, with communities like Poya now able to access clean water within shorter distances, freeing up time for farming, business, and family care.
The effort has also drawn praise from various stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and government officials.
During the 2026/27 national budget presentation, Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha acknowledged the company’s contribution to improving water access under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
As demand for reliable water sources continues to rise, Pacific Limited is calling on other private sector players to step in and support similar efforts.
With its continued commitment, the company is not only repairing boreholes but also restoring dignity, improving health and giving communities a renewed chance at a better life.
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