Author: Vanessa Banda
Deputy Minister celebrates Malawi’s industrial growth powering business opportunities – The Times Group
Key Business Points Private sector investment is driving industrial growth, with government pledging a supportive policy environment for businesses aligned with Malawi 2063 goals. CFAO Mobility’s K13 billion Blantyre facility […]
Budget Gaps Threaten Malawi’s Investment Climate and Regulatory Stability
Key Business Points – Parliament must hold the Mid Year Budget Review to assess spending and correct fiscal gaps. – Businesses should prepare for possible fuel shortages by securing alternative […]
Paving the Way: TNM’s Approval Signals a New Frontier for Malawi’s Digital Economy
Key Business Points TNM must keep OCL staff and run wholesale and retail as separate units The deal brings fresh capital, stops network failure and preserves roughly 40 positions A […]
Strategic Impact in Malawi’s Economic Landscape
Key Business Points Interest Rate Hike: The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) increased the Lombard Rate to 2%, raising borrowing costs for businesses and individuals. Inflation Pressures: Annual inflation remains […]
Malawi’s Trade Deficit Widens 9% in 8 Months: Implications for Business and Investment
Key Business Points Strengthen export earnings to reduce the widening trade deficit caused by rapid malo kwambiri; diversify away from overreliance on tobacco and tea. Pursue strategic investments in ku […]
Stock Exchange Charts Course With Regulators on Performance
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange is asking the government and financial authorities for action after the market lost an estimated K6 trillion in value. Pension funds and insurers […]
Malawi Construction Costs Drop, Opening New Investment Doors
Key Business Points Construction cost inflation eased to 4.4 percent quarterly from 6.2 percent but annual inflation remains elevated at 21.3 percent Foreign exchange shortages and fuel supply constraints continue […]
K1.3 trillion NGOs income anchors Malawi’s economic future – The Times Group
Key Business Points NGO income rose to K1.30 trillion, indicating a larger economic footprint. Paid employment fell by 7 percent, suggesting a need for strategic staffing. Governance weaknesses remain, with […]
CFTC Slaps K51m Penalty on 7 Firms: Compliance Costs Rise for Malawi Business
Key Business Points CFTC fined seven firms K51.5 million for anti‑competitive practices, including expired stock and misleading prices. The new Competition Act (effective July 1 2024) raises penalties to 10 % […]
Malawi’s Construction Costs: Industry Insights from The Times Group
Key Business Points Construction material prices stay elevated but the rate of increase is easing, offering a slight reprieve for project budgets. The latest Construction Cost Index (CCI) for July‑September 2026 […]