Author: Vanessa Banda
MITC and Afreximbank Forge Strategic Partnership to Energize Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) has partnered with African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank to facilitate seamless trade across Africa, reducing dependence on the US Dollar. Malawian […]
Malawi’s Economy Defies Election Uncertainty, Presents Opportunities for Savvy Investors and Business Leaders
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has remained stable despite the country’s election fever, with a 2.1 percent return on index between last Friday and Wednesday this week, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: K129bn Gold Investment Set to Stimulate Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has acquired 536 kilogrammes of gold valued at approximately $63.2 million to boost macroeconomic stability. This move is part of the […]
Malawi’s Mining Sector: The Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth
Key Business Points Diversification of exports: Malawi’s mining sector is expected to reduce the country’s over-reliance on tobacco and improve foreign exchange earnings, with potential exports reaching $30 billion by […]
RBM Trims Manufacturing Growth Forecast to 2.4%: What This Means for Malawi’s Business Prospects
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has downwardly revised its manufacturing sector growth projection for 2025 to 2.4 percent from the initial 3.9 percent forecast in October […]
Realigning MIP 1 Investments for Economic Revitalization in Malawi
Key Business Points Malawi’s national budget for 2025/26 shows a significant misalignment with the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1), which may hinder the country’s ability to meet […]
Navigating Malawi’s Debt Crisis: Opportunities and Challenges for Business Growth
Key Business Points Debt crisis: Malawi has breached solvency thresholds on its external debt, making it challenging to manage debt duties in relation to its ability to produce resources for […]
Economic Momentum Gathers Pace: Opportunities and Outlook for Malawi’s Business Sector
Key Business Points Business operations resumed in major cities like Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, despite a sharp drop the previous day, indicating a sense of stability and normalcy returning […]
Catalysing Malawi’s Economic Surge: Harnessing the Power of Formalised SMEs for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Formalisation of SMEs is crucial for unlocking growth, jobs, and resilience in Malawi’s economy, as it allows for tax collection, access to finance, and participation in larger […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Opportunities for Prosperity
Key Business Points Transfer pricing documentation is crucial for Malawi’s business community, particularly in ensuring that related party transactions adhere to the arm’s length principle, which can significantly impact a […]