Key Business Points Private sector credit access has increased to 48.9 percent in Q3 2025, up from 26.3 percent in Q2, driven by seasonal trends and banks’ willingness to lend […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s tobacco sales have reached a record $542.2 million, marking a 36.6 percent increase from $396.9 million in 2024, with the cumulative volume sold in 2025 reaching […]

Key Business Points Rural electrification is set to receive a significant boost in Malawi, with the government aiming to connect more households than ever before, presenting opportunities for businesses to […]

Key Business Points Integration and unity are key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) set to create a market of over 1.3 billion […]

Key Business Points Climate financing is a crucial aspect for Malawi’s business community, with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IED) emphasizing the need to intensify climate financing projects […]

Key Business Points Reduced tobacco licences: The number of licences issued for tobacco production in Malawi has decreased, which may lead to a decline in output for the 2025-26 season, […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s money supply growth slowed to 42.7 percent in October 2025, down from 51.0 percent in September, driven by a drop in highly liquid balances, which is […]

Key Business Points Fertiliser prices have surged by 24 percent since January 2025, threatening agricultural output for the next season due to forex scarcity, with prices ranging from K148,000 to […]

Key Business Points The US House Committee has approved a Bill to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for another three years, providing preferential market access to eligible […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s local manufacturers are developing homegrown technologies to address the country’s power challenges, presenting opportunities for investment and innovation in the energy sector. Solar-powered generators are being […]