Author: Vanessa Banda
Tackling Labour Trafficking: A Key to Safeguarding Malawi’s Future Workforce and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Labour exploitation is a significant concern for Malawian youths seeking employment abroad, with many facing inhumane working conditions and restricted freedom. Due diligence is crucial for job […]
Navigating Malawi’s Currency Challenges: Strategies for Business Resilience Amidst Kwacha Volatility
Key Business Points The kwacha is projected to weaken further between 2026 and 2029, with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecasting a depreciation to K2,438 against the dollar in 2026 […]
Illovo Sugar’s Soaring Profits: A Sweet Spot for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc has reported a 250 percent increase in profit after-tax to K77 billion in the year ended August 31, driven by strong performance despite […]
Navigating Malawi’s Financial Landscape: Opportunities for Growth and Resilience
Key Business Points Debt management reforms are crucial for Malawi to protect itself from tightening global financial conditions, with the country’s external debt stock growing from $1.02 billion in 2010 […]
Catalyzing Growth: Migration Project Drives Economic Opportunities in Malawi
Key Business Points The Migration Information and Data Analysis System (Midas) project is streamlining data collection in border areas to enhance trade facilitation and national security in Malawi. The project […]
Reigniting Growth: Navigating Malawi’s Economy Amidst Shrinking Development Budgets
Key Business Points Development budget cuts: Malawi’s development budget has been trimmed for the third time in four years, from K1.77 trillion to K1.58 trillion, due to slow donor disbursements […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing the Extractive Sector’s Full Potential for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Strengthening governance and safer mining practices are crucial for Malawi’s extractive sector to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economy and reduce illicit trade and loss of life. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: US$175m Loan Ignites Rare Earths Project, Fueling Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Mkango Resources Limited is on the verge of securing a $100 million direct loan from the US Government-owned International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the development of […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: FInES Loans Catalyze SME Success
Key Business Points Access to affordable loans is crucial for the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi, as seen in the success of the Financial Inclusion and […]
Fast Tracking Malawi’s SDG Progress: Igniting Economic Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Accelerated implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, with a focus on targeted interventions and strengthened accountability. Resource allocation and institutional […]