Provincial commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni, told journalists that no arrest had been made and the motive for the attack had yet been known.
“We are responding to real concerns communities have about the effects that unchecked illegal immigration has on jobs and economic opportunities,” the presidency said.
President Bola Tinubu approved five evacuation flights to be operated by Nigeria’s private airline, Air Peace.
The Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation made the disclosure in a statement.
Mr Ramaphosa’s broadcast was in response to xenophobic attacks targetted at Nigerians, Ghanaians, Kenyans and other African migrants in the rainbow nation.
“More than 1,000 Nigerians have registered for the voluntary evacuation, and many more are registering,” she said.
He said the NGX had engaged stock exchanges across Africa to broaden participation in the planned offer.
The largest international football showpiece will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
The DG said that the policy was a catalyst for inclusive economic growth.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting on June 11 in North America, the eyes of the football community may be on Africa to match or surpass Morocco’s feat.
