Author: Vanessa Banda
Energizing Economic Growth: Solutions for a Resilient Malawi
Key Business Points Rising cost of living in Malawi is affecting low-income households, with the Basic Needs Basket increasing from K938,291 to K945,029 in October 2025, due to sharp increases […]
Malawi’s Soaring Inflation: Navigating the 29.1% Surge and its Implications for Business Growth
Key Business Points Inflation rate in Malawi has risen to 29.1 percent, driven primarily by non-food prices, which is a crucial consideration for businesses in pricing their goods and services. […]
B20 South Africa 2025: Igniting African Opportunities for Malawi’s Economic Surge
Key Business Points Inclusive growth is a key theme at the B20 South Africa 2025 Summit, with a focus on mainstreaming women and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to drive […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Creating Opportunities for Growth and Job Creation
Key Business Points Labour market analysis is crucial for businesses in Malawi, as the country’s unemployment rate stands at 19.7 percent, indicating a significant pool of potential employees. The labour […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: 40+ Industries to Take Center Stage at 2025 NPM Awards
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community is set to be recognized at the 2025 National Product Magazine (NPM) Year-End Awards, with over 40 categories across various industries, including manufacturing, technology, […]
Navigating Turbulent Times: Strategies for Malawi Businesses to Thrive Amidst Economic Challenges
Key Business Points Rising inflation: Malawi’s headline inflation has increased to 29.1 percent in October 2025, up from 28.7 percent, affecting the purchasing power of businesses and individuals. Economic pressure: […]
Mitigating Credit Risks in State Owned Enterprises: A Key to Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Debt obligations remain a significant challenge for Malawi’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), with collective debts exceeding K495 billion, posing a risk to the government’s fiscal stability. Policy interventions, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: How Financial Inclusion Can Drive Prosperity and Reduce Poverty
Key Business Points Financial inclusion is crucial for reducing poverty among women in Malawi, with a 5.9 percentage point decrease in multidimensional poverty levels among financially included females. Access to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: Plugging Revenue Gaps to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi is losing billions of kwacha through illegal mining, weak oversight, and outdated laws, despite its efforts to turn mining into a major export and revenue source. […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Homegrown Solutions for a Vibrant Economy
Key Business Points Renewable energy innovations are being developed locally to tackle Malawi’s chronic energy challenges, with a focus on reducing dependence on biomass and easing pressure on the national […]