Ecobank Supports Growth and Development of SMEs in Malawi

Ecobank Malawi Head of Local Corporates Mike Juma was speaking at the Customs for the Enhancement of Sadc Regional Economic Integration workshop in Blantyre.

He said the bank remains a steadfast strategic financial partner for Malawi’s SMEs as they step into the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“We offer practical financing tools that help businesses grow whether by bridging working capital gaps through commodity finance or by scaling operations with asset-based finance. Our mission is to enable SMEs to compete, connect, and thrive across Africa,” he said.

The workshop brought together SMEs, exporters, trade facilitators, and policymakers to enhance understanding of AfCFTA trade protocols, customs procedures, and export requirements closing critical knowledge gaps and strengthening cross-border trade readiness.

At the event, Ecobank showcased its asset-based finance offering, which enables SMEs to invest in machinery and equipment to enhance production capacity especially for export-oriented enterprises seeking to meet the quality and volume demands of AfCFTA markets

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