Author: Vanessa Banda
Malawi’s Economic Horizon: Navigating Challenges for Sustainable Business Growth
Key Business Points Economic growth in Malawi is projected to be 1.9 percent in 2025, below the population growth rate, making poverty reduction unlikely. The agricultural sector needs to be […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Industrial Base: Turning the Tide on Slowing Production
Key Business Points Foreign exchange scarcity, high inflation, and rising input costs are major obstacles to businesses in Malawi, hindering their ability to fully utilize their installed productive capacity. The […]
Malawi’s Maize Market SeesSharp 20.8% Uptick in September: Opportunities and Challenges for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Maize price surge: The price of a 50-kilogramme bag of maize in Lilongwe has increased by 20.8 percent, from K59,500 to K71,875, between August and September 2025. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: World Bank Facility Fuels Critical Trade Growth
Key Business Points Local banks in Malawi can now secure letters of credit for the importation of strategic commodities, such as fertiliser and fuel, thanks to the World Bank’s Investment […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: How Effective Policies Can Supercharge Growth and Propel Business Success
Key Business Points Economic policy reform is crucial for Malawi to maximize external support and attract more investment from multilateral donors like the World Bank. The World Bank’s Country Partnership […]
Capitalizing on Parliamentary Partnerships: Banks Tailor Loan Solutions for Malawi’s Business Leaders
Key Business Points Commercial banks in Malawi are offering credit facilities to the newly-inducted members of Parliament, including vehicle loans, general purpose loans, and emergency loans, to support their financial […]
Malawi’s Export Surge: 11% Growth Fuels Economic Momentum
Key Business Points Export growth: Malawi’s exports increased by 11.2 percent in September 2025, reaching $137.2 million, presenting opportunities for local businesses to expand their market reach. Market expansion: The […]
Powering Malawi’s Prosperity: Harnessing Human Capital for MW2063 Economic Triumph
Key Business Points Human capital development is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth and achieving a lower middle-income status in five years, as emphasized by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin […]
World Bank Injects $1.8bn into Malawi’s Economy: 5 Year Investment Surge to Catalyze Growth
Key Business Points Development Support: Malawi can access $282 million in development support from the World Bank through the current International Development Assistance (IDA) cycle 21. New Development Programmes: This […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Competitive Edge: Strategies to Outpace Regional Rivals
Key Business Points Malawi’s economy is lagging behind regional peers due to stalled reform momentum, persistently high inflation, and mounting public debt, posing significant challenges to the country’s business community. […]