Author: Vanessa Banda
Navigating Malawi’s Economic Crossroads: Key Strategies for Business Resilience and Growth
Key Business Points Global economic growth is expected to reach 3.0 percent in 2025, a 0.2 percentage point increase from the April estimate, but this improvement is temporary and driven […]
Cotton Sales Fuel Malawi’s Economic Surge: K7 Billion Windfall for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Increased earnings: Malawi has earned K7.4 billion from cotton sales during the 2025 marketing season, a significant increase from last year’s K5 billion. Improved efficiency: The introduction […]
Malawi’s Fiscal Deficit: Navigating Challenges for a Resilient Economy
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is facing pressure to manage inflation due to a growing fiscal deficit and money supply growth, making it risky to loosen […]
RBM Raises Inflation Rate Target: What This Means for Your Malawi Business Bottom Line
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has revised its 2025 annual average inflation rate forecast to 28.5 percent, up from 27.4 percent, due to persistent upside risks […]
Tackling Aflatoxin: Revolutionizing Malawi’s Trade and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Aflatoxin reduction: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has introduced a biological solution, Aflasafe MW-MZ01, which can reduce aflatoxin levels in crops by up to 90 […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Songwe Hill Rare Earth Sets Sights on Nasdaq Listing in Q4
Key Business Points Listing on Nasdaq: Mkango Resources Limited’s Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project is expected to be listed on the US securities exchange by the fourth quarter of this […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Mineral Wealth through Effective Regulation
Key Business Points Local Councils to Employ Mining Officers: The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) is urging local councils to hire mining officers to ensure proper oversight and coordination […]
Igniting Malawi’s Export Potential: Fueling Economic Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points Aflatoxin-free produce is a multi-billion kwacha opportunity for Malawi’s private sector, with an estimated $88 million export opportunity lost annually. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) […]
Tapping into Regional Markets: A Game Changer for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawian businesses are urged to leverage the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) to boost export earnings and expand into the African market. The African Continental Free Trade Area […]
Malawi’s Property Market Stalls: What’s Next for Investors and Business Growth?
Key Business Points Investor preference for short-term investments is shifting towards stock markets, money markets, and shares, rather than real estate, due to the longer gestation period of property investments. […]