Author: Vanessa Banda
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Intra Africa Trade Opportunities
Key Business Points Intra-African trade is on the rise, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aiming to create a market of over 1.3 billion people and a combined […]
Optimizing Economic Growth: Smart Financial Strategies for Malawi’s Business Leaders
Key Business Points Households are advised to exercise restraint in spending due to high inflation and borrowing costs, which could lead to financial strain in the New Year, with the […]
Malawi’s Hospitality Boom: Capitalizing on the 2025 Tourism Surge
Key Business Points Profit growth: Major hospitality companies in Malawi, including Sunbird Hotels Limited and Blantyre Hotels Limited, are expected to post substantial profit growths, with increases ranging from 23% […]
Navigating Malawi’s Wage Squeeze: Strategies for Business Resilience Amidst Rising Costs
Key Business Points Rising inflation and stagnant wages are expected to make 2025 one of the toughest years for consumers in Malawi, with the cost of living increasing by 27.9% […]
Malawi’s Economic Outlook: Navigating 27.6% Inflation to Drive Business Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points Inflation forecast: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicts Malawi’s 2025 annual inflation rate to be 27.6 percent, a slight decrease from the government’s projection of 28.9 percent. […]
Navigating Malawi’s Economic Landscape: Opportunities Amidst Challenges
Key Business Points Domestic borrowing is expected to finance a significant portion of the K2.49 trillion deficit in the 2025-26 expenditure plan, potentially exacerbating the country’s debt burden. The debt […]
K8 Billion Debt Crisis: A Threat to Malawi’s Economic Growth and Business Stability
Key Business Points Businesses with outstanding tax arrears in Blantyre will be closed down following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum, as the city council seeks to recover approximately K8 […]
Malawi’s Trade Landscape: Clearing Agents’ Divergent Performance Sparks Opportunities for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community faced numerous economic challenges in 2025, including high inflation and forex scarcity, which negatively impacted customs clearing and freight handling businesses. The lack of […]
Malawi’s Economy on the Rise: Capitalizing on Stock Market Maturity
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has demonstrated remarkable growth, with market capitalisation increasing to K33.4 trillion (or $18.92 billion) from K12.1 trillion (or $7 billion) between January […]
Empowering Malawi’s Growth: Expanding Access to Finance for a Thriving Economy
Key Business Points Financial inclusion is a key area of focus for Swift Capital, as the company aims to contribute to Malawi’s national financial inclusion agenda and address the challenges […]