To put the icing on the cake, today we are here to bear witness to the official opening of Lilongwe Branch. These are major milestones. The initiatives present solid evidence that the Bank is well poised to effectively perform its roles relating to savings mobilization and financing of investments in both the rural and urban sectors of our economy.
The business and economic environment is looking good for Malawi. The IMF has just approved a 3 year financial assistance program for the country. This is clear testimony that Malawi is pursuing good macro economic policies and fiscal discipline under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Ngwazi Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika.