Key Business Points Inflation is skyrocketing: The cost of living for a family of six in Malawi has risen by 75% in just 12 months, reaching K910,131 in August 2025, […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s trade deficit has decreased to $173 million, driven by a 59.1% surge in exports, primarily due to tobacco sales, which is a positive sign for the […]

Key Business Points Higher impairment charges by commercial banks in Malawi are reducing net income and straining capital adequacy, which may lead to tighter lending standards and risk-based pricing. Tighter […]

Key Business Points The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has introduced the Malawi National Electronic Procurement System to increase transparency and access to government contracts for micro, […]

Key Business Points Transparency in public infrastructure is being strengthened in Malawi through the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) Malawi Chapter, which is engaging contractors and builders to detect and […]

Key Business Points Maize prices have surged by 16 percent to reach K1 510 per kilogramme, with the highest price recorded at Nsanje Boma at K75 500 per 50kg bag, […]

Key Business Points Agricultural subsidies are a key focus for Malawi’s main political parties, but experts warn that delivery, not vision, will determine their success, and that a farmer database […]

Key Business Points Blantyre remains the most expensive city in Malawi, with a significant gap in costs compared to other major cities, making it a crucial consideration for businesses and […]

Key Business Points Improved trade balance: Malawi’s trade balance eased to $173 million from $237.9 million in June, driven by a sharp increase in exports and a decline in imports. […]

Key Business Points Private sector credit growth surged to 32.7 percent in Q2 2025, up from 17.8 percent, driven by seasonal trends and banks’ willingness to lend to firms amid […]