Malawi’s NBS Bank Plc has secured a $100 million trade finance facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to strengthen its ability to fund critical imports and expand support for local businesses. The agreement was signed during the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers by Afreximbank Executive Vice President Haytham El Maayergi and NBS Bank Chief Executive Officer Temwani Simwaka. “This $100 million facility demonstrates Afreximbank’s commitment to supporting Malawi’s trade aspirations,” El Maayergi said, adding that it would strengthen NBS Bank’s capacity to meet growing demand for trade finance. The Intra-African Trade Fair, held from Sept. 4–10, drew more than 112,000 visitors from 132 countries and recorded $48.3 billion in trade and investment deals, according to the organisers. It also provides a platform to share trade, investment and market information with stakeholders.