Author: Vanessa Banda
Taming Inflation: Malawi’s 28.4% Rate Sparks New Opportunities for Business Growth
Key Business Points Inflation rate drops: Malawi’s annual inflation rate has decreased to 28.4 percent, a 3.8 percentage point drop from 2024, driven by declining food prices, which is expected […]
Reshaping Malawi’s Financial Landscape: Navigating Debt Relief for Economic Revival
Key Business Points Debt restructuring efforts will target inflated projects and dollar-denominated promissory notes, with the government applying haircuts to reduce the amount owed to creditors. The government will work […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Catalyzing Climate Resilient Opportunities for Business Success
Key Business Points Invest in climate-resilient production systems to strengthen the economy and boost private sector productivity, as recommended by the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI). […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Expert Insights on FISP’s Impact and Opportunities for Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) has limited impact on food security despite consuming over two-thirds of agriculture and food-sector spending, according to economist Marvin Banda. The […]
Revitalizing Livelihoods: How Malawi’s Business Leaders Can Catalyze Economic Growth and Stability
Key Business Points Malawi’s social protection programs, such as the Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP), provide short-term relief but struggle to sustain livelihoods and create jobs due to limited coverage […]
Optimizing Productivity: Centenary Bank’s New Hours to Catalyze Business Growth in Malawi
Key Business Points Reduced weekday hours: Centenary Bank has revised its branch operating hours, closing at 4:00pm from Monday to Friday, which may impact businesses that rely on late afternoon […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Mkango Pioneers Groundbreaking Rare Earth Magnet Facility
Key Business Points Rare earth magnet facility launch: Mkango Resources Limited has welcomed the launch of a rare earth magnet facility in the UK, which is expected to transform rare […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tackling the Illicit Kwacha Trade
Key Business Points The black market persists in Malawi due to excess cash circulating outside the formal banking system, according to Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha. Surplus liquidity is distorting the […]
Catalysing Growth: Malawi’s Shift to Digital Payments Set to Revolutionise Local Business Landscape
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) and Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) plan to phase out cheque usage by December 2025, aligning with the country’s digital economic […]
State Holds Tight on Sunbird Stake: What This Means for Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points The government has rejected calls to reduce its 71% shareholding in Sunbird Hotels Limited, despite pressure from minority shareholders seeking greater public participation. Sunbird Hotels expects profits […]