As Malawi seeks to unlock its mineral wealth to create jobs, stimulate growth and drive long-term economic transformation, the country’s extractives potential took centre stage at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, where global mining companies, financiers and policymakers gathered to shape the future of Africa’s mining sector.
Held last week, FDH Bank plc used the indaba to engage international investors and stakeholders, presenting Malawi as an emerging and investment-ready destination within Africa’s extractives sector. From the second day of engagements onwards, the bank emerged as a key player positioning itself as a strategic bridge between global capital and Malawi’s mining potential.
Representing the bank were Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking Kawawa Msapato and Head of Personal and Business Banking Daniel Pinto Khamula, who held a series of engagements aimed at aligning investor interest with Malawi’s national development priorities.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the conference in Cape Town, Msapato said the bank’s presence at the Indaba was deliberate and strategic.
“We are proud to have been on the ground at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba, representing Malawi’s vibrant financial sector on the continental stage. Our focus is on attracting global capital, aligning with Malawi’s national development vision, and facilitating meaningful knowledge exchange,” said Msapato.
He noted that sustainable economic transformation requires bold partnerships and strong financial ecosystems, particularly in capital-intensive sectors such as mining.
“As a homegrown bank, we are committed to being more than just a financial institution. We see ourselves as a catalyst for the growth of Malawi’s extractives sector. By bridging the gap between potential and prosperity, we are helping to build a resilient and diversified economy for all,” he added.
The broader tone of the conference was set by keynote speaker Duncan Wanblad, Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American, who highlighted the growing responsibility of the mining sector amid rising global demand for critical minerals.
“We are operating in a world of greater geopolitical complexity and rising demand for critical minerals. In this environment, mining has moved firmly into focus, not only as a supplier of essential materials, but as a sector that can act as a champion for human progress,” said Wanblad.
The themes of partnership, infrastructure development and sustainable growth resonate strongly with FDH Bank’s engagements at the Indaba, reinforcing the important role financial institutions play in unlocking investment and supporting national development ambitions.
Held annually in Cape Town for more than 30 years, the Investing in African Mining Indaba remains one of Africa’s premier mining investment conferences, serving as a critical meeting point for deal-making, policy dialogue and partnership-building aimed at advancing sustainable mineral development across the continent.
