Firm partners Ecobank to finance agri-businesses
By Chimwemwe Mangazi: MOYO—We are targeting agribusiness One of the country’s commercial banks, Ecobank, has partnered Global Communities Malawi to enhance access to finance for small and medium agri-businesses. The […]
Tobacco demand could plummet | The Times Group
By Chimwemwe Mangazi: SADALA—We need more buyers Demand for Malawi tobacco could plummet in the 2018/19 season following a prolonged market and bloated volumes that characterised the sale of Malawi’s […]
Pressure on kwacha | The Times Group
By Taonga Sabola: Pressure has started mounting on the local trading unit, the kwacha, as the country passes through the lean foreign exchange period, investment management and advisory firm Alliance […]
Study unveils gaps in agri-supply chain
By Faith Kamtambe: KUWALI—There are various challenges A recent study has shown that poor infrastructure and lack of structured markets continue stifling growth of small and medium agri-businesses in the […]
New property firm launched | The Times Group
By Taonga Sabola: A property ownership firm, Icon Properties, was on Tuesday launched on the market with promises to take Malawi’s real estate business to another level. The firm has […]
Sadc prioritises Malawi’s interconnection | The Times Group
By Chimwemwe Mangazi: Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) Senior Programme Officer for the Energy Sector, Moses Ntlamelle, has said the regional bloc is prioritising Malawi’s interconnectivity to the Southern African […]
Malawi up 3 steps on competitiveness index
By Chimwemwe Mangazi: Malawi has moved three steps up on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)—the most comprehensive assessment of national competitiveness worldwide—issued by the World Economic Forum. The country has […]
Producers challenged on consumer needs
By Patience Lunda, Contributor: COMPETITIVE—Some local products Food Producers have been urged to consider consumer feedback to satisfy market demands. The call comes amid concerns among consumers over poor quality […]
Government to open SMEs bank
By Watipaso Mzungu, Contributor: GONDWE— The idea is to promote SMEs The government has said it would soon open a bank offering comprehensive services to small and medium enterprises SMEs. […]
Malawi hosts regional energy meet
By Chimwemwe Mangazi: MAGALASI—We have scrutinized inputs Malawi is from Tuesday hosting a four-day Regional Electricity Regulatory Association of Southern Africa (Rera) summit in Lilongwe. Delegates from at least 11 […]