To emerge winners, the 20 customers correctly identified the Scorchers’ jersey displayed outside the Service Centre.

The activation forms part of NBM plc’s broader ‘Waku WAFCON’ promotional campaign running from May to July.

The 2026 International ICT Expo, themed ‘Unlocking Malawi’s Digital Economy: ICT Exports, Trusted Payments and Fraud Resilience,’ will take place from June 4 to 5 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

The activation, which invited customers, creatives, influencers, and members of the public to contribute brushstrokes to the canvases, was designed to celebrate African identity, unity, and collective progress through participatory art.

Speaking during the assembly of the artwork, NBM plc Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Akossa Mphepo-Hiwa, said the Bank intentionally chose a people-centred and interactive approach to Africa Day celebrations to reflect the spirit of togetherness that defines both Malawi and the African continent.

What began as a colourful Saturday afternoon social gathering quickly evolved into one of the most memorable student experiences the north has witnessed in recent times.

The vibrant event marked a celebration of Malawi’s historic qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the Bank unveiling a promotion that will see lucky customers fly to Morocco to cheer on the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, popularly known as the Scorchers.

From the moment guests started arriving at Aero Lounge, the atmosphere was electric.

The week-long festival which started on Monday, has brought together defence personnel from across the country to participate in various sporting disciplines aimed at promoting fitness, teamwork and morale.

Speaking on behalf of the Bank after presenting the cheque, Salima Service Centre Manager Mclean Banda said the sponsorship reflects NBM plc’s recognition of the critical role the MDF plays in safeguarding the nation.

The awards ceremony, held on Tuesday evening in Blantyre, celebrated the media’s role in amplifying the Bank’s K1.5 billion sports sponsorship unveiled in June last year.

In a move to enhance digital banking, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has introduced an online account opening platform and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) services, accessible through the Bank’s website.

The system is designed to modernise banking processes by eliminating the need for customers to physically visit banking halls.