Business mogul and philanthropist Triephornia Mpinganjira has bailed out Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) graduate Manuel Medson after posting a touching message that he is working as a security guard because of lack of job opportunities.
Manuel, who graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management (Ecotourism and Wildlife), posted a picture on his graduation posing with his mother and sister signalling hope and brighter future for his poor family.
But lack of job opportunities forced him to seek employment as security guard to provide for his family.
Reacting to the post after she was tagged, Triephornia, who is wife to business mogul and fellow philanthropist Thom Mpinganjira, decided to offer K500,000 as starter-pack for him to start business.
“When I saw this post, after some people tagged me, I went to check the name and profile and found out that he sent me a message in 2024. It touched me anyway. I quickly sent him K500,000,” she said.
However, Mpinganjira cautioned young graduates against having high expectations with the scarcity of job opportunities.
She said: “I would like to advise the youth to know that life is not that simple after graduation. They must be patient to wait as it can take three to four years to secure a job if they don’t have relations or connections in companies.
“If you have high expectations, it can lead to depression, mental health among other things. Take life step by step. Don’t rush. After university, start piece works. Endure the process and stay strong. This is a sad story.”
Mpinganjira, who confessed to have started from humble beginnings but runs a portfolio of business enterprises, appealed to people to assist such people who need help.
“To graduates, who are struggling to get a job, please hang in there. One day it will be fine. Keep on trying, searching and knocking on doors,” said Mpinganjira.
The 28-year-old, who comes from Zomba, was overwhelmed with joy saying: “It’s great and a good way to start up and I am grateful.”
A post from Vic Jailos also advised that the pressure from friends, family and society sometimes it drags people into unnecessary discomfort.
“But we must understand life is unpredictable business and the best thing we can do when things are really hard to us is to hold on faith and keep on trying. Tables do turn and life can change within a blink of an eye. Goodluck lad,” he said.
