In the face of rising poverty, high food prices, and limited access to formal credit, village banks have become the financial lifeline for most Malawians, a new World Bank report has revealed. According to the 2025 Malawi Economic Monitor, village savings and loan groups—commonly known as village banks—are now the main source of borrowing […]

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