Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Malawi’s State Owned Enterprises Post K34 Billion Profit: A New Era of Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Malawi have turned around their performance, moving from a combined loss of K66.5 billion in 2024 to a profit of K34.1 billion this […]
Funding Revolution: Cooperatives Push for Autonomous Banking in Malawi
Key Business Points Malawi’s cooperative movement is pushing for the establishment of a cooperative bank to better serve their financial needs and protect their interests. A cooperative bank would provide […]
K70 Billion Windfall: How Civil Servants’ Asset Growth Can Energize Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points UCS Sacco’s impressive growth is expected to yield a K14 billion profit in 2025, with assets worth K70 billion, making it a significant player in Malawi’s financial […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tackling SOE Governance Challenges to Drive Fiscal Stability and Growth
Key Business Points Weak governance and political interference in State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undermining Malawi’s public finances, warns the World Bank, highlighting the need for reforms to improve transparency and […]
Navigating Turbulence: Strategies for Malawi Businesses to Thrive Amidst Economic Fluctuations
Key Business Points High inflation rates have persisted in Malawi, with the cost of living increasing significantly, affecting both households and businesses, with a K2,000 being able to buy less […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economic Landscape: Attracting Investors and Fueling Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign direct investment (FDI) stands at $220 million, lagging behind regional peers such as South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, due to a hostile business climate […]
Thriving in Turbulent Markets: Mastering Malawi’s 2025 Forex Landscape for Business Success
Key Business Points Foreign exchange crisis: Malawi’s business community faces significant challenges due to a severe foreign exchange crisis, characterized by dwindling reserves and persistent hard-currency shortages. Kwacha pressure: The […]
Revitalizing State Owned Enterprises: Strategies to Ease Cash Flow Constraints and Stimulate Economic Growth
Key Business Points Cash flow pressures are increasing for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Malawi, impacting their ability to remit dividends to the government, with a dividend pay-out ratio of only […]