Key Business Points High lending rates in Malawi are deterring businesses from borrowing, with average rates at 37.3 percent, while deposit rates are only 4.3 percent, making it unattractive for […]

Key Business Points The government plans to transform State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to drive economic growth and relieve the financial burden on the Central government. Private sector investment is crucial for […]

Key Business Points Access to foreign exchange remains a challenge for Malawi’s private sector, with the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) calling for a further reduction […]

Key Business Points Financial institutions and money transfer operators must comply with anti-money laundering regulations to avoid crippling the economy and facing severe consequences, including closure. The Bankers Association of […]

Key Business Points Debt restructuring efforts will target inflated projects and dollar-denominated promissory notes, with the government applying haircuts to reduce the amount owed to creditors. The government will work […]

Key Business Points Invest in climate-resilient production systems to strengthen the economy and boost private sector productivity, as recommended by the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI). […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) has limited impact on food security despite consuming over two-thirds of agriculture and food-sector spending, according to economist Marvin Banda. The […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s social protection programs, such as the Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP), provide short-term relief but struggle to sustain livelihoods and create jobs due to limited coverage […]

Key Business Points Reduced weekday hours: Centenary Bank has revised its branch operating hours, closing at 4:00pm from Monday to Friday, which may impact businesses that rely on late afternoon […]