CDH named Malawi’s Investment Bank of the Year for 13th time

• London magazine’s 2026 award comes as the lender’s after-tax profit climbs toward K41 billion in the first half of the year

CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has been named Malawi’s Investment Bank of the Year 2026 by London-based Global Banking and Finance Review Magazine, marking the 13th time the institution has received the award.

The magazine said the award recognises the bank’s performance, innovation and leadership in investment banking.

The recognition comes as the lender reports strong earnings growth, a larger balance sheet and a deeper presence in Malawi’s capital markets.

Chief executive and managing director Thoko Mkavea credited the bank’s 107 employees, as well as its clients and business partners.

“This recognition reflects the quality of our vision and above all, the passion, resilience and excellence of our people,” he said.

Mkavea said CDHIB, a subsidiary of Malawi Stock Exchange-listed Continental Holdings plc, would keep investing in talent, technology and institutional integrity to raise standards in the financial sector.

He also thanked clients, whose trust and continued partnership he described as central to the bank’s progress.

The bank’s after-tax profit has risen sharply in recent years, from K7.5 billion in 2022 to K11.1 billion in 2023, then more than doubling to K23.5 billion in 2024.

Earnings rose a further 84 per cent to K43.2 billion in 2025.

Growth has continued this year. Profit after tax rose 124 per cent in the first half of 2026 to K41 billion.