Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Fueling Growth: Chinese Investment Set to Energize Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Investment opportunities in Malawi exist in areas such as agro-processing, mining, tourism, manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy, according to Chinese investor Ma Zhanjiang. Diversification of products is necessary […]
Navigating Opportunities: MCCCI Highlights Key Challenges to Investment and Economic Revitalization in Malawi
Key Business Points Malawi has sufficient domestic capital to support economic recovery, but investment will remain locked in government securities unless credible reforms are implemented, according to the Malawi Confederation […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Igniting Growth, Creating Opportunities
Key Business Points Malawi’s economy is not generating enough high-quality jobs to absorb the 270,000 young people entering the job market every year, with only 30,000 formal jobs created annually. […]
FDH Bank’s Soaring Profits: A K151bn Windfall to Fuel Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points FDH Bank plc anticipates a significant profit after-tax increase of 92 to 104 percent for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting its commitment to growth and […]
Economic Catalyst: How 2025 Will Shape Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Economic uncertainty may persist in Malawi following the election, making it essential for businesses to diversify their investments and manage risk effectively. Infrastructure development is expected to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Energy Sector: Ensuring Safe and Regulated LPG Practices for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Safety compliance is crucial for LPG dealers in Malawi, with over 40% of dealers currently not meeting safety standards, posing risks to facility managers and users. Regulatory […]
FDH Bank Eyes Record K151 Billion Post Tax Profit: A Milestone for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points FDH Bank has projected a significant increase in profit-after-tax for 2025, ranging from K140 billion to K151 billion, representing a 92 to 104 percent growth from the […]