Author: Vanessa Banda
K3 Billion Lost: Vandalism’s Devastating Blow to Malawi’s Economy and Business Bottom Line
Key Business Points Vandalism is costing Escom approximately K3 billion annually, with the Southern Region districts of Phalombe, Mulanje, and Chiradzulu being the most affected areas, highlighting the need for […]
Malawi’s Economy at a Crossroads: Navigating the Expanding Trade Gap
Key Business Points Malawi’s trade deficit has widened to $2.36 billion in 2024, up from $2.3 billion in 2023, due to a significant decline in export earnings, highlighting the need […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Key Reforms for Business Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Restoring macroeconomic stability is crucial for Malawi’s growth, and can be achieved by increasing domestic revenue, reducing wasteful spending, and controlling borrowing, as emphasized by the World […]
Bridging Malawi’s $3.59bn Funding Deficit: Key to Igniting Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi faces a $3.59 billion financing gap to achieve its development goals by 2030, despite improvements in revenue collection, highlighting the need for private sector investment and […]
Malawi’s Economic Powerhouse: FDH Bank’s Market Value Surges to K3.2trn
Key Business Points FDH Bank plc’s share price has increased to K458.61, resulting in a market capitalization of K3.2 trillion on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), making it a significant […]
Malawi’s Economic Horizon Expands: UK Trade Reforms Open New Markets
Key Business Points Simplified rules of origin will enable Malawian exporters to source inputs from across Africa while maintaining tariff-free access to the UK market, making it easier to trade […]
Powering Malawi’s Prosperity: NBS Bank’s Vision for Strategic Growth and Expansion
Key Business Points NBS Bank plc has launched a leadership development initiative to enhance internal capacity and drive innovation, in partnership with Stellenbosch University Business School of South Africa. The […]
Malawi’s Economy Gets K3 Trillion Injection as FDH Capitalisation Soars
Key Business Points FDH Bank plc has reached a market capitalization of K3.2 trillion, making it the most valuable counter on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE). The bank’s share price […]
Revitalizing Regional Trade: Navigating the $44 Travel Insurance Hurdle for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Trade Barrier Concerns: Malawi’s cross-border traders and Comesa have expressed concerns over Tanzania’s new mandatory travel insurance fee of $44, citing it as a trade barrier that […]
Closing Malawi’s Fiscal and Trade Deficits: Strategies for Business Growth and Economic Revitalization
Key Business Points Malawi’s government operations faced a revenue drop of 19.9% in May, resulting in a deficit of K300 billion, with declines in taxes, non-tax revenue, and grants being […]