# National Bank of Malawi sports sponsorship expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/national-bank-of-malawi-sports-sponsorship-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-07T23:30:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has expanded its corporate social responsibility and marketing initiatives, specifically regarding sports sponsorship. 

Initially, the bank received recognition at the Institute of Marketing in Malawi’s annual awards, including a Presidential Lifetime Award for its long-standing sponsorship of the Malawi National Women’s Football Team, the Scorchers. 

Following this recognition, NBM significantly increased its financial commitment to the Scorchers, raising sponsorship from K150 million to K1.3 billion. This increased funding is intended to support the team as they prepare for an Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: National Bank of Malawi increases Scorchers sponsorship to K1.3 billion

National Bank of Malawi plc has increased its sponsorship of the Scorchers women's football team to K1.3 billion ahead of their Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-bank-of-malawi-increases-scorchers-sponsorship-to-k13-billion

### 2026-09-08: National Bank of Malawi supports ICAM and wins marketing awards

National Bank of Malawi has donated MK12 million to the ICAM annual conference and secured three marketing awards, including recognition for its sponsorship of the Malawi National Women’s Football Team.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-bank-of-malawi-supports-icam-and-wins-marketing-awards

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