Author: Vanessa Banda
CFSC Demands Reforms to Halt Rising Extreme Poverty and Protect Malawi’s Business Future
Key Business Points Ultra-poverty surge to 24 percent signals urgent need for business-led agricultural investment in irrigation and drought-resistant crops to stabilize rural incomes Rising food costs consuming 68.5 percent […]
Stain Singo Retained as PSPTF Manager to Strengthen Malawi’s Private Sector
Key Business Points extends Stain Singo’s mandate as Statutory Manager for PSPTF through December 2026 ensuring continuity in governance reforms. PSPTF takes follow up action after the K128 billion Amaryllis […]
K80.6 billion mopped up: What it means for Malawi’s entrepreneurs and investors
Key Business Points RBM withdraws K80.6 billion through OMO, reinforcing a tight monetary policy that will raise borrowing costs for small enterprises while aiming to curb inflation. Inflation slipped to 19.4 percent […]
NBM Share Split Drives Malawi Business Growth
Key Business Points NBM plc plans a 1‑to‑5 share split, making its stock more affordable for small investors and boosting market activity on the Malawi Stock Exchange. The split will […]
Malawi Forestry Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points Malawi is seeking private investors for a decade long forestry turnaround while public funding stays weak. Forestry exports have dropped. Export permits fell by about 44 percent […]
Malawi’s Fragile Recovery: Business Risks and Opportunities
Key Business Points Focus on Market Vulnerability: Prepare for recurring droughts and cyclones by investing in irrigation and climate-smart agriculture. Address Import Constraints: Mitigate foreign exchange shortages by diversifying export […]
Streamlining Trade: Malawi & Mozambique Cut Border Delays for Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi and Mozambique have harmonised agricultural certification procedures to cut border delays and reduce trade costs for exporters and importers A joint technical committee will oversee implementation […]
Maize Prices Edge Up in September: Market Analysis for Malawi Investors
Key Business Points Maize prices rose only 3 percent in September 2026, offering relief to households and businesses alike. The national average retail price reached K997 per kg, helping stabilize […]
IPMM Demands HR Bill Passage to Stabilize Malawi’s Labour Landscape
Key Business Points Push for Quick Passage of the Human Resource Management Bill to elevate the professionalism and ethics within Malawi’s labor sector to protect investments. Invest in Talent Upgrading […]
MDC Overhaul Gains Momentum, Signaling New Investment Era
Key Business Points The government promises to revive the Malawi Development Corporation within six months to drive state led industrial investment. The 2027-28 budget should link development projects to results […]