Aero Lounge in Lilongwe came alive on Sunday evening as excitement, music, and football passion blended seamlessly during the official launch of the ‘Waku WAFCON’ promotion by National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc.
The vibrant event marked a celebration of Malawi’s historic qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the Bank unveiling a promotion that will see lucky customers fly to Morocco to cheer on the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, popularly known as the Scorchers.
From the moment guests started arriving at Aero Lounge, the atmosphere was electric.
Music, laughter, and football conversations filled the air as fans, influencers, customers, and entertainment lovers gathered to witness the launch of a campaign that blends sport, lifestyle, and rewards.
The launch itself was far more than a corporate announcement, as it felt like a mini entertainment festival.
The stage was lit with performances from some of Malawi’s vibrant acts, including Teddy Makadi, Gibo Pearson, Prince and Diminish Band, who kept the crowd energized with live music and entertainment throughout the evening.
The promotion will see two lucky customers win an all-expenses-paid trip to Morocco, including flights, match tickets, and accommodation, offering them a rare opportunity to experience Africa’s biggest women’s football stage live.
Speaking during the launch event, NBM plc’s Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager, Akossa Mphepo-Hiwa described the campaign as more than just a promotion, calling it a national celebration of football achievement and customer appreciation.
“This is a historic moment for Malawi, for women’s football, and for the Scorchers. We wanted to create excitement around this journey and allow our customers to experience the atmosphere of WAFCON firsthand in Morocco.”
“The promotion is open to customers who transact using NBM plc cards on Point of Sale (POS) machines, with a minimum transaction value of K50,000. Each swipe brings customers closer to winning the ultimate football experience in Morocco,” said Mphepo-Hiwa.
Apart from the grand prize trip to Morocco, customers also stand a chance to win monthly cash prizes of up to K500,000, turning everyday shopping into a rewarding experience.
In a unique twist, the campaign will also reward one staff member, known within the Bank as a ‘Blue Heart’, with an all-expenses-paid trip, further boosting internal excitement and participation.
Beyond celebrating football success, the Bank says the campaign is also designed to encourage greater adoption of digital banking channels, particularly POS transactions.
“As a digitally driven bank, we want to continue encouraging our customers to use convenient and accessible transaction platforms such as POS machines for seamless banking experiences,” she said.
One of the customers, Yobe Anubi, described the promotion as both timely and inspiring.
“This is a very exciting promotion because it combines football and rewards for customers. The Scorchers have made the country proud, and this gives ordinary Malawians a chance to be part of history by supporting them in Morocco,” he said.
The promotion will run from May to July 2026.
“This is a historic moment for Malawi, for women’s football, and for the Scorchers. ”
Akossa Mphepo-Hiwa
NBM Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager
