LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Money Africa has committed to advancing Malawi’s digital payments agenda.
The assurance was made when Chief Executive Officer Ian Ferrao, earlier this week, visited the Airtel Money Malawi country offices and paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralization to discuss ongoing collaboration in accelerating the growth of Malawi’s digital financial ecosystem.
During the meeting, Ferrao outlined the company’s commitment to driving job creation through its extensive agent distribution network and to building an integrated, scalable digital payments ecosystem that enhances financial inclusion, improves efficiency, and increases economic participation for individuals, businesses, and public institutions across the country.
“At Airtel Money, we are committed to expanding digital access for all Malawians. We continue to streamline merchant onboarding, deepen payment acceptance among MSMEs and informal traders, and enhance digital payment solutions for businesses, utility providers, NGOs and government institutions.
“Our support for the Government’s digital transformation agenda remains strong, and we are working to advance seamless integrations with key government platforms to reduce reliance on cash-based transactions. We also continue to invest in strengthening our secure platform and raising consumer awareness around fraud to ensure that every digital transaction is safe and reliable,” Ferrao explained.
In response, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralization Joseph Mwanamveka welcomed Airtel Money’s commitment and underscored the importance of privatesector partnerships in driving Malawi’s digitalization goals.
“We applaud Airtel Money’s commitment to advancing Malawi’s digital payments ecosystem. This collaboration supports our drive to modernize financial services, promote transparency, and deepen financial inclusion in line with the Malawi 2063 vision.
“We look forward to continued partnerships that accelerate the nation’s digital transformation for the benefit of all Malawians,” says Mwanamveka.
The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment between Airtel Money and the Government of Malawi to build a modern, efficient, and inclusive digital economy that supports the country’s longterm development aspirations.