Author: Vanessa Banda
Expert Insights: Navigating Malawi’s Monetary Landscape for Sustainable Economic Growth
Key Business Points Control money supply growth to avoid negatively impacting Malawi’s inflation rate, which is currently at 28.7 percent, as emphasized by the Financial Market Dealers Association (Fimda). Monitor […]
Strangling Growth: How Overly Restrictive Policies Stifle Malawi’s Agricultural Economy
Key Business Points Monetary policy constraints: The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) contractionary monetary policy is limiting agricultural output, driving up year-on-year inflation, and affecting the overall economy. Interest rate […]
Navigating the Upswing: Capitalizing on Malawi Kwacha’s Shifting Dynamics
Key Business Points The Malawi kwacha has weakened against the euro, pound, and South African rand, but remains relatively stable against the US dollar, raising concerns about the local unit’s […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Escom’s 20MW Battery Energy Storage Project to Energize Economy by Feb 2026
Key Business Points Investment in the energy sector is expected to boost economic growth in Malawi, with the government committing to support the $16 million BESS Project to meet its […]
Navigating Fiscal Discipline: Expert Insights for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Fiscal and monetary tightening is expected in Malawi, following the IMF’s recent staff visit, which may impact business operations and investment decisions. Austerity-led reforms are likely to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Cotton Industry: A Ministry Led Initiative to Catalyze Economic Growth
Key Business Points The newly-launched 15-year Malawi Coffee Strategy aims to transform the coffee sub-sector into a strong value chain, potentially earning $240 million (about K420 billion) annually by 2040. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Expert Insights on Navigating Local Debt Restructuring
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is restructuring domestic debt to ensure economic and financial stability, which may impact interest rates and borrowing costs for businesses. A […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Closing the Pension Funding Gap to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Non-compliance with pension contributions is a significant challenge in Malawi, with a large number of registered employers failing to remit contributions, threatening the sustainability of the country’s […]
TNM Celebrates 30 Years of Empowering Malawi’s Economy: Powering Growth and Prosperity for Businesses and Investors
Key Business Points Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) celebrates 30 years of pioneering digital transformation in the country, with a legacy of connecting millions of Malawians through voice, internet, and mobile […]
Revolutionize Your Workforce: Streamline Employment Record Keeping for Malawi’s SMEs
Key Business Points Streamline employee management with Antchito, a new mobile app designed to help SMEs efficiently manage domestic workers, shop attendants, and casual laborers. Reduce financial risks by using […]