National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has honoured eight outstanding employees with platinum awards for their exceptional contribution, innovation, and dedication to service delivery across its service centres and subsidiaries in 2024.

The awards were presented during the Bank’s Staff Recognition Awards 2024 ceremony held at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe under the theme ‘Celebrating Excellence, Together We Shine’.

The Malawi National Women’s Football team coach, Lovemore Fazili, and captain Tabitha Chawinga have attributed their 2–0 win against Angola, which secured their qualification for the Women AFCON finals, to the strong support they have received from their sponsors, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc.

The Scorchers sealed their spot after defeating Angola 2–0 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Tuesday, thanks to a late brace from Faith Chimzimu in the 80th and 81st minutes.

Music, laughter, and splendour will fill Peak Gardens in Lilongwe on Sunday as top local artists Kell Kay, Eli Njuchi, Praise Umali, Fada Moti, and Temwa take the stage for a day packed with entertainment, fun, and relaxation.

The performances will headline National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc’s Family Day, a celebration designed to appreciate employees, customers, and stakeholders while promoting work-life balance and community engagement.

Scottish First Minister, John Swinney has commended the development bank model being championed by NBM Development Bank Limited to support the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for greater impact in their respective societies in the country.

Swinney made the remarks after meeting directors and officials from NBM Development Bank Ltd, and other SMEs in the country on Sunday in Blantyre, to appreciate their business ideas and progress.

Bank of the nation, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has reiterated its full support to the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, as they leave the country for Angola to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Thursday.

Speaking after seeing off the team at Bakili Muluzi International Airport in Blantyre on Tuesday, NBM plc Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager Akossa Hiwa, said the Bank, as the official sponsor, is proud to stand behind the Scorchers and remains optimistic about their performance.

Hiwa (right) handing over a cheque to Mhango

Bank of the nation, Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K8 million to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) in support of its annual conference, scheduled for October 30 to November 2, in Mzuzu.

Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony on Tuesday, NBM plc Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Akossa Hiwa, said the Bank has been a longstanding partner of PRSM, and remains impressed by the society’s commitment to capacitating public relations professionals in the country.  

NBM CEO, Harold Jiya, making a presentation at the MUBAS- MoU assigning ceremony

National Bank of Malawi (NBM plc) has committed K150 million to the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Endowment Fund through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by needy students.

The Endowment Fund, launched last year, was designed as a sustainable mechanism to support scholarships, research, and innovation for financially challenged students at the institution.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has appointed Grant Kabango as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors replacing Jimmy Lipunga who has since retired.

According to the statement, signed by the NBM plc Company Secretary, Zunzo Mitole, the Bank described Kabango as a seasoned economist with over 40 years of experience in central banking.