Author: Vanessa Banda
CFTC Slaps K51m Penalty on 7 Firms: Compliance Costs Rise for Malawi Business
Key Business Points CFTC fined seven firms K51.5 million for anti‑competitive practices, including expired stock and misleading prices. The new Competition Act (effective July 1 2024) raises penalties to 10 % […]
Malawi’s Construction Costs: Industry Insights from The Times Group
Key Business Points Construction material prices stay elevated but the rate of increase is easing, offering a slight reprieve for project budgets. The latest Construction Cost Index (CCI) for July‑September 2026 […]
Farm Gate, Retail Gap Frustrates Farmers and Economists
Key Business Points Widening maize price gaps, selling cheaply after harvest then buying at higher prices, reduce farmer incomes. Invest in safe storage solutions to avoid distress sales and retain […]
Malawi Mozambique Trade Deal: Gateway to Growth
Key Business Points New Trade Agreement with Mozambique Expands Agricultural Export Opportunities Harmonized Certification and Pest Control Measures to Reduce Costs Enhanced Cross-Border Logistics Support for Malawian Farmers and Traders […]
Kayelekera’s First Uranium Shipment Marks Malawi Mining Revenue Milestone
Key Business Points -Secure all export approvals to enable first uranium shipment. -Leverage government equity to attract local investment. -Monitor global uranium prices to maximize revenue. Lotus Resources Limited is […]
Seize the Opportunity: Malawi’s Economic Shift Presents a New Growth Frontier
Key Business Points Review pricing and payment terms for city customers, because ultra-poverty in urban areas has doubled and disposable income is shrinking. Focus on affordable products and services that […]
CFSC Demands Reforms to Halt Rising Extreme Poverty and Protect Malawi’s Business Future
Key Business Points Ultra-poverty surge to 24 percent signals urgent need for business-led agricultural investment in irrigation and drought-resistant crops to stabilize rural incomes Rising food costs consuming 68.5 percent […]
Stain Singo Retained as PSPTF Manager to Strengthen Malawi’s Private Sector
Key Business Points extends Stain Singo’s mandate as Statutory Manager for PSPTF through December 2026 ensuring continuity in governance reforms. PSPTF takes follow up action after the K128 billion Amaryllis […]
K80.6 billion mopped up: What it means for Malawi’s entrepreneurs and investors
Key Business Points RBM withdraws K80.6 billion through OMO, reinforcing a tight monetary policy that will raise borrowing costs for small enterprises while aiming to curb inflation. Inflation slipped to 19.4 percent […]
NBM Share Split Drives Malawi Business Growth
Key Business Points NBM plc plans a 1‑to‑5 share split, making its stock more affordable for small investors and boosting market activity on the Malawi Stock Exchange. The split will […]