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Standard Bank embraces financial inclusion drive as first winners emerge in Zichuluke promotion

Steady uptake of financial services by the informal sector is proof that products and services offered by banks are resonating with government’s policies on financial inclusion among Malawians, Standard Bank Plc Malawi has said. Speaking on Thursday during the first draw of Zichuluke Promotion, Head of Consumer and High Net Worth Clients, Charity Mughogho noted […]

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