Author: Vanessa Banda
Malawi’s $530 Million Tobacco Windfall: A Catalyst for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Tobacco earnings have reached $530 million after 25 weeks of sales, with 212 million kilogrammes of tobacco sold at $2.49 per kg, highlighting the significant contribution of […]
17 Nations Partner with Malawi to Supercharge Economic Growth through Energy Cooperation
Key Business Points Electricity access expansion: Malawi has joined 16 other African governments in committing to reforms and investment plans under Mission 300, a World Bank and African Development Bank […]
Airtel Malawi’s Surging Success: 39% Revenue Uptick Fuels Economic Momentum
Key Business Points Airtel Malawi’s revenue has increased by 39 percent to K163.8 billion in the first half of 2025, compared to K117.9 billion during the same period last year, […]
Navigating Malawi’s Economic Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses Under New Leadership
Key Business Points Economic Challenges Ahead: Malawi’s new government, led by President Peter Mutharika, faces significant economic hurdles that will require strategic planning and bold decision-making to overcome. Investment Opportunities: […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Pension Sector: A New Era of Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has introduced a new directive to strengthen oversight of life insurance and pension fund administration, allowing for offshore investment and promoting […]
FDI Flow: Navigating Opportunities and Risks for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Investment growth slowdown: Malawi’s investment growth has slowed by nearly half in the past two decades, according to the World Bank Group, which may impact the country’s […]
Malawi’s Revenue Rise Masks Looming Fiscal Deficit: What It Means for Business and Investment
Key Business Points Fiscal deficit: Malawi’s widening fiscal deficit poses a significant threat to the country’s economic stability, with a K761.8 billion deficit accumulated since the start of the 2025/26 […]
Revitalising Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Fluctuating Forex Rates and Their Impact on Business
Key Business Points The Malawi Kwacha to US Dollar exchange rate gap between authorized dealer banks and the parallel market has widened to about 186 percent, with the official rate […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mineral Sector: New Policy Set to Energize Business Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points The Ministry of Mining has finalized the draft of the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Policy, aiming to formalize and boost the sub-sector’s production and export volumes. […]
Malawi’s Digital Payment Disruption: Navigating the Fallout for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Malawi’s commercial banks have suspended debit card payments for online foreign exchange transactions, affecting e-commerce and online trade, and businesses are scrambling for alternative payment solutions. The […]