Author: Vanessa Banda
Revitalizing Malawi’s Student Housing Market: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points Rising rental costs in Malawi’s student accommodation market, particularly in Chikanda, are outpacing inflation and students’ financial capacity, with some rents increasing by 60-67% in a year. […]
Bakhresa Fuels Growth with Strategic Investment in Malawi’s Hygiene Sector
Key Business Points Investor uncertainty surrounding the new capital gains tax may deter investment in Malawi’s capital market, as investors are unclear on how the tax will be calculated and […]
Shaping Malawi’s Economic Future: New Opportunities Emerge as IMF Leadership Transitions
Key Business Points IMF African Department director Abebe Selassie’s retirement on May 1, 2026, marks the end of a tenure that navigated sub-Saharan Africa’s economic challenges, including those faced by […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Capital Gains Tax Implications for Business Growth
Key Business Points Investors on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) are seeking clarity on the implementation of the capital gains tax, which is set to be introduced in November 2025, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Industrial Sector: Why a Production Driven Economy is Key to Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Local manufacturers are shifting from production to distribution due to a harsh operating environment, which may lead to job losses and a distribution-based economy. Government support is […]
Navigating Resilience: How Malawi’s Business Landscape Weathered the Storm
Key Business Points Forex shortages and inflation were major challenges for Malawi’s businesses in 2025, with 74% of firms surveyed by the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Opportunities Abound as Reference Rate Drops to 25.2% – A Game Changer for Business Growth
Key Business Points Commercial banks in Malawi have reduced the reference rate to 25.2 percent, a 0.1 percentage point decline from 25.3 percent in December 2025, which may slightly ease […]
Malawi’s Mineral Windfall: Harnessing Mchinji’s High Grade Rutile to Fuel Business Growth and Economic Prosperity
Key Business Points Mineral exploration: Fortuna Metals’ positive rutile exploration results from its Mkanda Rutile-Graphite Project in Mchinji boost Malawi’s mineral deposits, offering new investment opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Government […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Breakthroughs in Domestic Debt Restructuring
Key Business Points The Malawi government is consulting stakeholders on domestic debt restructuring, which may impact commercial banks, pension funds, and other institutional investors. Economist Marvin Banda cautions that the […]
Malawi Stock Exchange Rings in 2026 with Record Growth, Fueling Business Momentum
Key Business Points Market capitalisation on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) surged by 247 percent to K32.56 trillion on the first trading day of 2026, compared to K9.38 trillion in […]