Author: Vanessa Banda
Reshaping Malawi’s Economic Landscape: Financing Opportunities Amidst Fiscal Challenges
Key Business Points Malawi’s fiscal deficit has widened to K1.03 trillion in the first five months of the fiscal year, with a significant gap between income and expenditure, highlighting the […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Quality Standards for Business Excellence
Key Business Points Compliance with national standards is crucial for safeguarding public health and safety, driving industrial growth, and improving service delivery in Malawi. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are […]
Reserve Bank of Malawi Deputy Chief Advocates for Fiscal Discipline to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Fiscal discipline is crucial for stabilizing Malawi’s deteriorating economy, according to Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Kisu Simwaka. Expanding the tax base is essential to […]
Optimizing Tobacco Yields: Strategic Guidance for Malawi’s Agricultural Sector
Key Business Points Tobacco farmers in Malawi are advised to adhere to Tobacco Commission (TC) quotas in the 2025/26 growing season to avoid over-production and elongating the season. The 2024/25 […]
Malawi’s Soaring Inflation: Navigating 28.7% September Surge for Business Growth and Resilience
Key Business Points Inflation rate increase: Malawi’s year-on-year inflation rose by 0.5 percentage point to 28.7 percent in September 2025, indicating a surge in non-food prices that may impact business […]
Managing Monetary Momentum: Navigating Inflation Risks in Malawi’s Growing Economy
Key Business Points Increased money supply: Malawi’s broad money supply has risen for six consecutive months, driven by robust growth in term deposits, demand deposits, and foreign currency deposits, which […]
Navigating Inflation: How Malawi’s 1.85% Cost of Living Surge Impacts Your Business
Key Business Points Inflation concerns: The cost of living for an average household in urban areas has increased by 1.85 percent in September 2025, driven by rising transport costs and […]
Energizing Malawi’s Economy: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) and Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) are urging the new government to prioritize food security, stabilize the […]
Trillion Dollar Opportunity: Harnessing Malawi’s Maize Expenditure to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Government spending on maize subsidies has reached approximately K1 trillion over the past five years, with significant implications for Malawi’s public purse and fiscal management. The Affordable […]
Fuelling Malawi’s Growth: Economists Weigh in on Strategic Borrowing Plans
Key Business Points Fiscal discipline is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and the government must stick to its annual borrowing plan to minimize the risk of negatively affecting the target […]