Author: Vanessa Banda
Malawi’s Tobacco Sector Faces 26.4% Decline: What This Means for Business and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Reduced tobacco licences: The number of licences issued for tobacco production in Malawi has decreased, which may lead to a decline in output for the 2025-26 season, […]
Malawi’s Economic Pulse: What Slowing Money Supply Growth Means for Your Business
Key Business Points Malawi’s money supply growth slowed to 42.7 percent in October 2025, down from 51.0 percent in September, driven by a drop in highly liquid balances, which is […]
Fertiliser Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi’s Agricultural Sector and Economy
Key Business Points Fertiliser prices have surged by 24 percent since January 2025, threatening agricultural output for the next season due to forex scarcity, with prices ranging from K148,000 to […]
Igniting Growth: Malawi’s AGOA Market Opportunity
Key Business Points The US House Committee has approved a Bill to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for another three years, providing preferential market access to eligible […]
Powering Growth: How Energy Innovations are Revolutionizing Malawi’s Industrial Landscape
Key Business Points Malawi’s local manufacturers are developing homegrown technologies to address the country’s power challenges, presenting opportunities for investment and innovation in the energy sector. Solar-powered generators are being […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Strategies to Narrow the Trade Gap and Fuel Export Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s cumulative trade deficit has increased by 16 percent to $2.2 billion, straining the country’s external position, which requires urgent attention from the business community to improve […]
Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Harnessing Opportunities in Malawi’s Evolving Economy
Key Business Points Mining sector revenues in Malawi could reach over $200 million annually by the early 2030s, accounting for roughly 10% of the government’s income, under a "business-as-usual" scenario […]
Reshaping Malawi’s Financial Landscape: A New Debt Restructuring Proposal Raises Stakes for Local Banks
Key Business Points Debt restructuring is being considered by the government to address Malawi’s unsustainable domestic debt of K21.6 trillion, with a focus on reducing debt service costs that are […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: UNDP and KfW Partner to Drive Climate Resilient Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s transition to a sustainable and climate-resilient economy is urgent, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and German Development Cooperation calling for private sector involvement through […]
Malawi’s $3.74bn External Debt Stock: A New Era of Financial Opportunity and Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s external public debt stock has reached $3.74 billion (approximately K6.55 trillion), with the World Bank being the country’s largest external creditor, holding 50% of the long-term […]