Blantyre launches Standard Bank Malawi ‘Be More’ city marathon

Blantyre City on Saturday becomes the first of Malawi’s three major cities to sample “Be More” Race action with a 10 Kilometre walk /run around the city as part of the build up to the main race in Lilongwe on June 9, main sponsor and organiser Standard Bank has said. Announcing the Blantyre leg, Head […]

Blue Mingoli concert preps on course- Standard Bank

The preparations into this year’s Blue Mingoli Concert scheduled for November 5 are on course! And Standard Bank has announced partnerships with key suppliers for the event. Thoko Unyolo, Head of Marketing at Standard Bank, the host of the event says the bank has identified partners in key areas of hospitality and accommodation, transportation, media, […]

It’s on! Standard’s Blue Mingoli concert set for Nov 5 in Lilongwe

It’s on! Standard Bank is proud to announce that this year’s Blue Mingoli Music concert will take place on November 5 at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Head of Marketing & Communications Thoko Unyolo said the show will maintain its legacy of inviting an international musician and a local musician in line with […]

Standard Bank partners Malawi Sri Lankan cricket family

Standard Bank is proud to announce its partnership with the Malawi Sri Lankan cricket community during this year’s Annual Sri Lanka Cricket Fiesta where a Nine-a-Side tournament throws off at the Limbe Country club.  Head of Marketing Thoko Unyolo said to support the event dubbed “Sri Lanka Cricket Fiesta” Standard Bank has contributed K1.5 million […]

Standard Bank awards scholarships to outstanding Lilongwe University of Agriculture students

Standard Bank has awarded a K5.3 million scholarship to three outstanding Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) students. The scholarship is part of a long time partnership between the Standard Bank and LUANAR. The bank provides scholarships to outstanding students in the field of agriculture. Speaking on Friday during the presentation of the […]

Standard Bank offers ‘last boarding call for flight Blue Mingoli’

Standard Bank has said the Blue Mingoli Concert will now be annual music festival and also aims to be part of Malawi’s Pop Culture. South Africa’s songbird Lira will headline the concert slated for October 24 at the Bingu International Conference (BICC) in Lilongwe. Lira, rated as the “foremost adult contemporary female artist in South Africa”, will […]

Blue Mingoli concert partners President Walmont Hotel

Standard Bank is pleased to unveil Peermont President Walmont Hotel, Umodzi Park in Lilongwe as its official hospitality partner for the ‘Blue Mingoli’ Music concert scheduled for October 24. Announcing the partnership Standard Bank Head of Marketing Thoko Unyolo said through the partnership Umodzi Park will provide hospitality services, including accommodation for the headline artist […]

Unyolo launches girl hygiene initiative in Malawi schools

Marketer Thoko Unyolo has launched Girls Time, a movement that aims to keep girls in school by improving their access to menstrual hygiene. Unyolo will launch her advocacy with a Fund-Raising tea at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe on Wednesday. “Unequal and inadequate coverage and access to menstrual hygiene keeps girls away from school. Many girls […]

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. […]