Standard Bank has pumped in K15 million to the three-day 2024 International Construction Conference which is scheduled to take place in Mangochi from 7 – 9 August.
Speaking during a cheque presentation to the National Construction Industry Council (NCIC), Standard Bank Head of Business & Commercial Banking, Graham Chipande, said said the bank is aware of the significance of construction works in the country’s economic growth.
Chipande said the contribution is in line with the bank’s driving growth agenda, which aims at transforming Malawi’s economic landscape.
Chief Executive Officer for NCIC, Engineer Gerald Khonje, applauded Standard Bank for the gesture, describing it as timely boost towards realisation of the country’s infrastructure development.
Khonje said they are making headway to reach the K100 million target for the conference as other partners continue to show commitment.
The 2024 International Construction Conference will be held under the theme “Innovate, Adapt and Excel quality driven construction Industry”.