Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: World Bank Backs Kasiya Rutile Project with Crucial Funding
Key Business Points Sovereign Metals Limited has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to advance the Kasiya Rutile and Graphite Project, securing technical support and financing for the project’s […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Overcoming Key Challenges for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Addressing structural weaknesses is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth beyond 2026, including the debt interest trap, weak foreign exchange and export base, and low productivity in agriculture […]
Malawi’s K1.1tn CDF Allocation: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Business Opportunities
Key Business Points Effective management of the K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation is crucial to avoid negatively impacting Malawi’s budget implementation and debt situation, with a need for […]