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February 24, 2026

UCSSACCO LAUNCHES MPONELA BRANCH

On 24th February 2026, United Civil Servants SACCO proudly launched its Mponela Branch at the heart of Mponela, marking a significant milestone in the institution's continued growth and expansion. The event was officially graced by the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Mr. Henry Mathanga, who served as Guest of Honour. In his keynote address, he recommended United Civil Servants SACCO as the torchbearer among all SACCOs in Malawi. He commended the institution for its remarkable achievements, strong governance, and financial discipline, describing it as a shining example of resilience and sustainable growth within the country's cooperative financial sector. The CEO of Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (MUSCCO), Mr. Fumbani Nyangulu, also applauded the SACCO for raising the standards of the SACCO movement in Malawi. He praised its leadership, innovation, and consistent growth, further acknowledging the United Civil Servants SACCO Board as one of the most organized and influential boards within the cooperative movement. The Board Chair of United Civil Servants SACCO, Mr. Fletcher Mhango, expressed pride in the SACCO's achievements and growth trajectory. He highlighted the unity between the Board, Management, and the members as the foundation of the institution's success and reaffirmed the Board's commitment to sound governance and strategic leadership.In his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of United Civil Servants SACCO, Mr. Francis Waliwa, assured members and stakeholders of the SACCO's continued growth and national impact. He emphasized that the institution remains financially strong and forward-looking. Mr Waliwa also introduced the new diaspora membership initiative, which will allow Malawians living abroad to save and invest through the SACCO, contributing to increased foreign exchange inflows and supporting Malawi's economic development. The launch of the Mponela Branch therefore stands as a testament to United Civil Servants SACCO's unwavering commitment to growth, excellence, and member empowerment across the nation.

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February 21, 2026

UCSSACCO SOARS IN REAFFORESTATION PARTNERSHIPS

Few days after sponsoring Chitipa District Council’s tree planting launch, United Civil Servants SACCO-UCSSACCO, has kept pace with the green gesture, this time partnering with Karonga District Council during the District’s Forestry Seasonal Launch. The event took place at Chilambiro Primary School in Karonga. The development aligns with United Civil Servants SACCO’s goal of planting 2 million trees by 2028.Below is a pictorial focus of the event:UCSSACCO’s Pasiya (right) planting a treeMlinde (right) planting a tree together with a pupilParamount Chief Kyungu planting a treeParamount Kyungu: community leaders play a crucial role in climate action

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February 16, 2026

UCS SACCO TAKES PART IN CHITIPA TREE PLANTING EXERCISE

As a means to express its profound commitment towards environmental conservation, United Civil Servants SACCO-UCSSACCO has sponsored Chitipa District Council’s tree planting launch to plant 1.1 million trees in the district. Speaking during the tree planting exercise, Chairperson for Chitipa District Council Given Kitha, underscored the need to sensitize the general public about the significance of planting and nurturing trees. “There is need for mindset change among Malawians when it comes to environmental conservation. As a council, we ensure consistency in our efforts towards reafforestation hence this tree planting launch for this year.” said Kitha. kitha planting a treeKitha then commended partners who sponsored the event including United Civil Servants SACCO saying they are crucial in the implementation of environmental conservation activities.In his remarks, UCSSACCO’s Chitipa branch operations supervisor Blessings Mphako said the duty to mitigate effects of climate change is not a one-man’s show, and emphasized the institutions continued support towards tree planting. Mphako: We are true partnersUCSSACCO eyes to plant a total of 2 million trees by 2028 in light of its continued obligation towards environmental conservation and climate justice.A pupil smiles whilst planting a tree

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February 12, 2026

UCSSACCO, A FRIEND INDEED

United Civil Servants SACCO-UCSSACCO has again exercised its corporate social responsibility when it reached out to Bandawe School for the hearing impairment in Nkhatabay with food items worth of millions of kwacha. Speaking during the donation, UCSSACCO’s Mzuzu branch Manager Yohane Chirwa emphasized the Organisation’s commitment towards quality education for hearing impaired learners . “As an institution, we regard children as our future leaders. Therefore, it is our primary goal to provide them with basic needs such as food to enable them focus fully on their studies for excellent results,” Chirwa said. Chirwa (right) handing over the itemsIn her remarks, Headteacher for Bandawe School for hearing Impairment, Winnie Banda, expressed gratitude for UCSSACCO’s continued support towards Children’s welfare at the school. “We are overwhelmingly grateful for UCSSACCO’s level of consistency in providing food items to the children during each school term,” Banda said.Banda (second from right) poses at the back of the itemsThe donated items include bags of maize, rice, beans, bales of soya pieces, sugar, cooking oil, and clothes.

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January 12, 2026

United Civil Servants SACCO Strengthens Bonds with Salima Resource Centre

In it’s continued commitment to support vulnerable children, United Civil Servants SACCO recently made a donation of assorted items to Salima Resource Centre.The items include Cooking oil and bags of maize.Some of the items donatedLearners at the centre were all smiles to note that United Civil Servants SACCO has supplied them with enough food items and pledged to continue working hard in school.Speaking during the visit, Head of Operations for United Civil Servants SACCO Francis Kandonga reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to continue supporting the learners including those that are now in secondary school.Learners pose with a team from United Civil Servants SACCOEvery term, United Civil Servants SACCO provides food items to Salima Resource Centre to ensure that no learner attend classes on an empty stomach.

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December 06, 2025

Today Lilongwe City came to a standstill as United Civil Servants SACCO conducted a colourful parade, dubbed Odi- Odi, marking the relocation of its head office from Mzuzu to Lilongwe.

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