Author: Vanessa Banda
Reshaping Malawi’s Economic Future: A Call to Action for Informed Budget Reform
Key Business Points Restructure the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget to restore stability and avoid destabilizing the economy, as the current fiscal path is fuelling inflation and eroding confidence, with a deficit […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Igniting Growth and Prosperity for Businesses and Investors
Key Business Points Malawi’s economic growth rate is projected to be 1.9 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank, indicating a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and other […]
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 […]