Author: Vanessa Banda
Mitigating Credit Risks in State Owned Enterprises: A Key to Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Debt obligations remain a significant challenge for Malawi’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), with collective debts exceeding K495 billion, posing a risk to the government’s fiscal stability. Policy interventions, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: How Financial Inclusion Can Drive Prosperity and Reduce Poverty
Key Business Points Financial inclusion is crucial for reducing poverty among women in Malawi, with a 5.9 percentage point decrease in multidimensional poverty levels among financially included females. Access to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: Plugging Revenue Gaps to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi is losing billions of kwacha through illegal mining, weak oversight, and outdated laws, despite its efforts to turn mining into a major export and revenue source. […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Homegrown Solutions for a Vibrant Economy
Key Business Points Renewable energy innovations are being developed locally to tackle Malawi’s chronic energy challenges, with a focus on reducing dependence on biomass and easing pressure on the national […]
Revitalizing Mulanje’s Irrigation Schemes: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Agricultural Growth and Economic Prosperity
Key Business Points Rehabilitation of irrigation schemes in Mulanje District is underway, aiming to restore agricultural productivity and support local farmers affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy. Agricultural sector growth is […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: 20 Million Mobile Money Subscribers Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Digital financial services are experiencing significant growth in Malawi, with the mobile money subscriber base surpassing 20 million for the first time, presenting opportunities for businesses to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Beyond GDP, New Frontiers for Business Growth
Key Business Points Diversify sources of growth: Malawi needs to move beyond relying on a few sectors and explore new opportunities to drive economic growth, as emphasized by Minister of […]
Government Invests K140bn to Stimulate Economic Growth through Strategic Food Security Intervention
Key Business Points Malawi’s government is seeking K387 billion to address food insecurity, with a current deficit of K140 billion, but is optimistic about meeting the target through commitments from […]
Legume Exports: A Beacon of Growth for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has acquired a $1 million chemical testing machine to ensure legumes meet global market standards, boosting export opportunities for local farmers […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Agricultural Sector: A Key to Economic Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Agricultural innovation is a key area of focus for Malawi’s business community, with PlantVillage partnering with the government to implement the Malawi Digital Plant Health Services initiative. […]