Author: Vanessa Banda
Stock Exchange Charts Course With Regulators on Performance
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange is asking the government and financial authorities for action after the market lost an estimated K6 trillion in value. Pension funds and insurers […]
Malawi Construction Costs Drop, Opening New Investment Doors
Key Business Points Construction cost inflation eased to 4.4 percent quarterly from 6.2 percent but annual inflation remains elevated at 21.3 percent Foreign exchange shortages and fuel supply constraints continue […]
K1.3 trillion NGOs income anchors Malawi’s economic future – The Times Group
Key Business Points NGO income rose to K1.30 trillion, indicating a larger economic footprint. Paid employment fell by 7 percent, suggesting a need for strategic staffing. Governance weaknesses remain, with […]
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 […]