Standard Bank Malawi has sponsored the Malawi Pavilion at the upcoming Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 with a financial contribution of US$10,000, channelled through the Export Development Fund (EDF). The funds will support the construction of the pavilion, which will serve as the country’s official exhibition space at the event.
EDF is supporting the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC), which is coordinating Malawi’s participation at the trade fair scheduled to take place from 4-10 September in Algiers, Algeria. The pavilion will showcase Malawian products and services, providing a space for local businesses to engage with buyers and investors from across Africa.
Speaking during the symbolic handover of the sponsorship, Standard Bank Head of Investment Banking, Enock Kondowe, said the bank considers trade as one of its key pillars, which is why it chose to support the initiative. He added that the pavilion will provide a platform for Malawian companies attending the event to engage in trade transactions and business networking.
Receiving the sponsorship, EDF Chief Credit and Investment Officer, Edward Mtulutsa, thanked Standard Bank for the support, saying it will go a long way in covering Malawi’s participation costs. He added that the contribution will help the country connect with other nations at the fair and offer an opportunity to showcase our products and services on a continental platform.
The IATF 2025 is expected to bring together thousands of participants from across the continent, offering opportunities for trade, collaboration, and market access.
Malawi’s participation at IATF 2025 is being coordinated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC), with financial support from the Export Development Fund (EDF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), GIZ, and Standard Bank Malawi.