Author: Vanessa Banda
Revitalizing Malawi’s Export Sector: Harnessing the Power of Urban Markets
Key Business Points Targeting urban markets in trading partner countries can increase the lifespan of Malawi’s exports and boost economic growth by reducing the risk of export failure by approximately […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tax Incentives Under Scrutiny
Key Business Points Domestic revenue growth is a key focus area for Malawi, with the World Bank urging the country to reassess its tax exemption policies to boost income. Tax […]
Transforming Waste into Prosperity: Harnessing Opportunities in Malawi’s Emerging Economy
Key Business Points Malawian entrepreneurs are developing innovative businesses, such as fire briquette production, to address environmental degradation and energy insecurity, offering opportunities for investment and job creation. Despite the […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Overcoming Forex Hurdles to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Foreign exchange scarcity remains the biggest challenge for Malawi’s businesses, undermining production, investment, and confidence across the private sector, with 74.1% of firms ranking it among their […]
Malawi’s Insurance Sector Defies Odds, Posts Notable Gains Amidst Economic Challenges in 2025
Key Business Points Malawi’s insurance industry saw a 39.2 percent increase in capital to K73.9 billion and a 45.4 percent solvency ratio, exceeding the regulatory minimum, but faces liquidity pressures […]
Empowering Malawi’s Future: Old Mutual’s Pioneering Move to Secure Retirees’ Prosperity
Key Business Points Retirement income boost: Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi has approved a 60% increase in annuity payments, effective January 2026, to help retirees cope with inflationary pressures. […]
Malawi’s Mining Sector Paves the Way for Explosive Economic Expansion
Key Business Points The Malawi Government has laid a strong foundation for mining sector growth, with the sector expected to surge by 6.3 percent and improve its contribution to the […]
Malawi’s Economic Surge: MSE Leads Africa’s Market Momentum in 2025
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has emerged as Africa’s best-performing stock market in 2025, with a 247 percent year-to-date gain, driven by strong domestic investor demand and […]
Navigating Fiscal Headwinds: ECAMA Highlights Key Challenges to Stimulate Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s economy experienced modest growth of 2.7 percent in 2025, failing to keep pace with population growth, and was heavily dependent on rain-fed agriculture, making it vulnerable […]
Malawi’s Banking Sector Hits Historic High: K630bn Profit Fuels Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s banking sector is expected to break records with a projected K630 billion in profits in 2025, driven by robust loan growth, high interest rates, and lucrative […]