598 customers rewarded with various prizes in first monthly draw of Kwakoma ndi ku NBS Bank promotion including K1m each in 26 branches across the country

* Promotion was launched on June 1 to run up to December 22, 2026, whose prizes include solar lamps, JBL Bluetooth speakers, branded wrappers (zitenje) and the grand prize of an electric vehicle pick-up truck

* To qualify, customers are required to save a minimum of K250,000 every month into their NBS Bank account and maintain active account usage through transactions across the bank’s channels and platforms

By Duncan Mlanjira

In the first of its monthly draws of ‘Kwakoma ndi ku NBS Bank’ promotion, 598 lucky customers have been rewarded with various prizes including K1 million each across NBS Bank’s 26 service centres countrywide.

Other prizes were 10 solar lights each per branch, 52 JBL Bluetooth speakers at two per branch and 10 branded wrappers (zitenje) per branch.

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At the draw held at NBS Bank head office at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre — supervised by Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) — Cluster Head of Retail Banking, Dindwase Jere assured that the lucky winners will be communicated to of their fortune, whose product prizes could be collected at their respective branches across the country.

She also reiterated that to qualify, customers are required to save a minimum of K250,000 every month into their NBS Bank account and maintain active account usage through transactions across the bank’s channels and digital platforms.

“The message we are amplifying is that kwakoma ndi ku NBS Bank as we reward customers for keeping their faith with us,” she said. “This is our expression of appreciation for the custom and also to inculcate the spirit of saving.”

She added that the prize of an electric vehicle is NBS Bank’s commitment towards its environmental, social and governance (ESG) execution — as the electric cars do not emit smoke into the environment while the solar powered units are part of renewable energy solution.

For seven months the promotion will reward customers who save consistently and actively transact with NBS Bank and the Head of Retail Banking also highlighted that the campaign complements its ‘Family Banking’ proposition, whose participation enhances chances of winning prizes in Kwakoma ndi ku NBS Bank.

The bank maintains that the promotion also aligns with its broader strategic objectives under its 10X Strategy, “which seeks to deepen customer relationships, accelerate digital adoption, and expand access to formal financial services across Malawi” — as said by NBS Bank’s Chief Operating Officer, Shadrick Chikusilo at the launch in Lilongwe on June 1.

“By encouraging customers to save regularly and actively use banking services, NBS Bank believes the campaign will contribute to increased financial inclusion, improved financial resilience, and stronger participation in the formal banking sector.”

Jere thus calls upon both existing and prospective customers to take advantage of the promotion by opening and funding accounts, embracing digital banking solutions, and developing consistent savings habits.

“While the prizes are exciting, the greatest reward is building a secure financial future. We encourage customers across the country to join the promotion, save consistently, transact regularly, and take advantage of the many opportunities available through NBS Bank.”