Author: Vanessa Banda
Limestone Mining Venture to Generate 200 Employment Opportunities, Fueling Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Job creation: African Minerals and Steel Limited’s new mining licence is expected to generate over 200 direct jobs in Malawi, contributing to the country’s economic growth and […]
Malawi Secures K6bn Drought Insurance Windfall: A Game Changer for Local Businesses and Economy
Key Business Points Insurance payout: African Risc Capacity has made a $3.3 million (K6 billion) insurance payout to the Malawi Government to help address drought-related agricultural losses, bridging the financing […]
Malawi’s Tobacco Sector Generates K760bn in Sales: A Catalyst for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Tobacco earnings have reached $435 million (K762.3 billion) from 170 million kilogrammes, accounting for 98% of the projected 174 million kg, indicating a surge in production. The […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Agro Export Sector: A Lifeline for Businesses
Key Business Points Reduced downtime and costs for Malawian agro exporters with the Malawi Bureau of Standards’ (MBS) extension of international certification in 150 scopes, including critical areas such as […]
Stabilizing Malawi’s Economy: The Key to Igniting Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Malawi government’s post-ECF economic reform strategy, anchored on the Homegrown Macroeconomic Reform Programme (HMRP), prioritizes structural transformation through enhanced productivity, fiscal discipline, and domestic resource mobilization. […]
Afrexim Expands Funding Opportunities for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Afreximbank’s concessional Finance Window has been expanded from $1 billion to $5 billion, increasing the bank’s capacity to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Africa and […]
PCL Expands into Malawi, Igniting New Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Diversification and expansion are key strategies for Malawi’s business community, as seen in Press Corporation plc’s (PCL) acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Liberia Merchant Capital […]
NBS Bank and Opportunity International Join Forces to Supercharge Malawi’s Financial Landscape
Key Business Points NBS Bank plc has partnered with Opportunity International to provide financial services to smallholder farmers, addressing a long-standing barrier to rural finance. The partnership aims to de-risk […]
Standard Bank’s Strategic Share Split Set to Energize Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Standard Bank plc’s share split aims to make the bank’s stock more accessible to a broader range of investors, promoting financial inclusion through equity participation. The share […]
Standard Bank Share Split Sparks Market Revival, Fuels New Opportunities for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Standard Bank plc has started trading at K2,140 on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) after a share split, making its shares more accessible to a broader range […]