Standard Bank of Malawi cuts interest rates to 32%

Standard Bank has become the first bank in Malawi to reduce interest rates to 32% from 38% in a move Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mashanda says aims at giving the bank’s customers opportunity to obtain affordable loans for reinvestment. Mashanda said in a statement on Friday the bank’s new base lending rate of 32 percent takes effect […]

Standard Bank CEO visits flood victims:  ‘Displaced people in Malawi almost double’

A week after Standard Bank donated K23 million worth of relief items to flood victims, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mashanda has visited the thousands of the victims in their camps in Chikhwawa to further assess the situation. Speaking at Tizora II village camp where an estimated 1,400 flood victims are being pitched, a visibly shocked […]

Standard Bank Malawi eyes digital space in 2015

Standard Bank  Malawi will intensify provision of digital and internet banking services as a part of its 2015 growth strategy, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Mashanda has said. Speaking at an interaction with journalists in Blantyre, Mashanda said the bank’s digital ambitions aim to add value to its current business offerings while enriching the customer’s experience. […]

Standard Bank  Joy of Jazz to return in 2015

Malawi’s Standard Bank has announced  the postponement of the Joy of Jazz concert until 2015, due to scheduling commitments of artists in the planned line-up. The popular Standard Bank Joy of Jazz event is to be revitalized in its focus, staging and concept, promising Malawian music lovers an improved and unique experience. Explaining the decision, […]

Standard Bank is open as usual for business after fire

Following a fire which affected Lilongwe Branch on the evening of October 4, Standard Bank announced it is open for business as usual from Monday. “The fire was put out and the situation is under control. The branch will proceed to open for business on Monday, October 6, 2014 as normally,” Standard Bank chief executive Andrew Mashanda […]