Tchereni(Right) handing over the EV keys to Chikapa

Bank of the nation, Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has launched an electric vehicle (EV) as part of its drive to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, promoting green financing and sustainable development in Malawi.

The K74-million vehicle forms part of the Bank’s broader strategy to integrate ESG principles into its operations while supporting environmentally friendly technologies.

NBM plc’s Hiwa (middle) receiving Top Brand award in Financial Services-Banking category

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has emerged first in the Financial Services – Bank category at the 2025 Superbrand Awards organised by the Institute of Marketers in Malawi (IMM), cementing its position as the country’s leading banking brand.

In the category rankings, NBM plc was followed by Standard Bank Malawi plc, while FDH Bank plc secured third place, following a rigorous brand evaluation process based on performance, consistency, innovation and consumer perception.

Kasunda (right) handing over medical equipment to Chilomoni Health Centre

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has concluded its 2025 ‘12 Days of Christmas’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative with a K33 million donation of medical equipment to Chilomoni Health Centre in Blantyre.

The donation forms part of the Bank’s broader K255 million CSR package, implemented between December 5 and 22, aimed at supporting health, education, and community wellbeing across all districts in the country.

NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL) has been named the Top Industrialisation Catalyst Award winner at the 2025 Impact Integration and Investment Forum held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe over the weekend.

The forum, themed ‘Mobilising Private Capital Towards Malawi 2063’, formed part of the Midterm Review of the Malawi Implementation Plan (MIP-1) organised by Stratedge Limited.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has increased this year’s ‘12 Days of Christmas initiative’ package to MK250 million, from last year’s allocation of MK130 million.

The initiative is aimed at supporting communities across the country during the festive season.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has handed over MK12.4 million to Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) to support Malawi’s participation at the 2025 African Youth Chess Championship, scheduled for December 7 to 13 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Speaking during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony on Thursday in Blantyre, NBM plc Chief Information Officer, Bestone Kasoloka, said the Bank recognises chess as a strategic sport that sharpens intelligence and nurtures leadership potential.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, in partnership with the Malawi National Women’s Football Team, The Scorchers, have donated assorted food items to Mai Mbambande Shelter Home for the Elderly in Lilongwe as part of the Bank’s corporate social investment (CSI) initiatives.

The donation, made on Monday, include, bags of maize, rice, beans, sugar and cooking oil, items identified as essential for the daily care of the elderly residents.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, says it is impressed with the Scorchers’ overall performance in the Women’s Three-Nations Tournament underway in Lilongwe as the team prepares for the upcoming WAFCON.

During the tournament at Bingu National Stadium, Malawi put up competitive performances, despite their 2–1 loss Zimbabwe in the opening match on Friday, before a one-all with Zambia on Sunday.