Author: Vanessa Banda
Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Crossroads: Strategies for Mitigating Debt Risk and Fostering Economic Resilience
Key Business Points Urgent reforms are needed to prevent low-income countries like Malawi from being trapped in a prolonged financial crisis due to rising global debt, with the World Bank […]
Swift Courier Expands Reach, Revolutionizes Logistics Across Malawi
Key Business Points Expansion of logistics services: Swift Courier Services has opened new branches in Lilongwe, increasing accessibility to its services for more Malawians, with a focus on improving delivery […]
Malawi’s Economic Pulse: Rising Financial Complaints Spark Call to Action for Business Leaders
Key Business Points Increased awareness among financial consumers in Malawi is leading to a rise in complaints against financial institutions, with 50 complaints registered against financial service companies in the […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing ATMM for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Economic transformation in Malawi requires patience and a mind-set change, with a focus on youth-led production and the agriculture, tourism, mining, and manufacturing (ATMM) strategy. The government […]
Malawi’s Cotton Industry Set to Soar: 523.8% Export Growth on the Horizon
Key Business Points Cotton exports in Malawi are expected to increase by 523.8 percent to $26.2 million this year, presenting a significant opportunity for local farmers and businesses. The establishment […]
Tobacco Rakes in K600bn for Malawi’s Economy Amidst Profit Squeezing Price Pressures
Key Business Points Tobacco earnings have reached $345 million, with 80% of projected tobacco sold, 13 weeks into the 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season, presenting opportunities for businesses to capitalize on […]
Malawi Banks Set Sights on Global Expansion, Poised to Revitalize National Economy
Key Business Points Malawian banks are expanding regionally, with at least three local banks either expanding into new markets or negotiating to purchase controlling stakes in foreign banks, signaling the […]
Powering Prosperity: Tapping into Malawi’s Electrification Potential to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Electricity access growth: Malawi’s current annual growth rate of 3% may not be sufficient to achieve the target of 70% electricity access by 2030, with experts predicting […]
Fueling Growth: Malawi’s Stock Market Beckons Investors to Tap Emerging Opportunities
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has generated over 90 percent return on share investments in the first half of the year, providing a lucrative opportunity for investors […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: $55m Afreximbank Partnership Set to Energize Economy
Key Business Points Investment Opportunity: The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to invest in Malawi’s $55.1 million 50 megawatts (mw) solar energy project at Nkhoma in Lilongwe, highlighting […]