Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Fertiliser Shortage Threatens Malawi’s Agricultural Sector: A $100 Million Opportunity for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Key Business Points Fertiliser shortage: Malawi is facing a significant fertiliser shortage, with current supplies standing at 196,883 metric tons, less than 50% of the country’s annual requirement. Supply chain […]
Malawi’s Economic Horizon: Navigating New Opportunities Beyond Agoa
Key Business Points Diversification of markets and products is key for Malawi’s business community to build resilience beyond the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and the European Union’s Generalised […]
Malawi Beyond 2027: Navigating Funding Shifts and Seizing Emerging Opportunities
Key Business Points Donor funding reduction: The United Nations warns that most donors will reduce their funding to Malawi beyond 2027, straining the country’s social sector spending and exacerbating macroeconomic […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: How Holding Companies Can Catalyze Business Growth and Shareholder Value
Key Business Points National Bank of Malawi’s (NBM) share price has increased by 15.4% to K9,427 following the announcement to establish a holding company, indicating investor confidence in the proposed […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Climate Financing for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Multilateral development banks (MDBs) climate finance to low- and middle-income economies, including Malawi, increased by 14 percent year-on-year to $85.1 billion, presenting opportunities for investment and growth […]
Optimizing Resources for Business Growth: Aligning Budgets with Economic Strategies in Malawi
Key Business Points Aligning national development plans with suitable financing options is crucial for African economies, including Malawi, to achieve sustainable development and overcome funding constraints. Exploring modern financing models, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy through Innovative Carbon Market Initiatives
Key Business Points The Life AR programme, a $6.5 million initiative, is set to boost Malawi’s carbon credit market through reforestation projects and other climate change resilience-building activities. The programme, […]
Malawi’s Economic Revival: Navigating Vote Counting Towards Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Business operations in Malawi’s major cities, including Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, showed a slight improvement after a significant decline the previous day. Despite the pickup in […]