Author: Vanessa Banda
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Mining Wealth for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Establishing a mining investment fund can strengthen investor confidence, support sustainable mineral development, and deliver long-term economic benefits for Malawi, according to Malawi Mining Investment Company (Mamico). […]
Stabilizing Malawi’s Economy: Treasury Sets Record Straight on Tax Rumors
Key Business Points The Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims of introducing worldwide taxation, pension income tax, and death benefits tax, reassuring stakeholders that these claims are false and misleading. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Tax Reforms to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Tax reform is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, with the private sector calling for a simplified sales tax system and an increase in the tax-free threshold to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Credit Growth to Fuel Productive Investment
Key Business Points Private sector credit in Malawi is growing rapidly, with a 48.5% year-on-year increase in November 2025, but the majority of this credit is flowing into households and […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Key Standards for Industrial Takeoff
Key Business Points The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and industrialization, with a central focus on export drive, making it a vital institution […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Enhancing Nasfam’s Subsidy Programme for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Review of the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (Fisp) is necessary to make it more effective and beneficial to other supply chains, according to the National Smallholder Farmers […]
Driving Malawi’s Growth: Strategic Leadership for a Thriving Economy
Key Business Points Investing in human capital is crucial for both organisational success and achieving national development goals, such as Malawi Vision 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Effective people […]
Navigating the Pinch: How Soaring Fuel Costs Are Reshaping Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Fuel price hike: Malawi’s fuel prices have increased by 41%, making it one of the most expensive fuel markets in the region, with petrol and diesel prices […]
Expanding Opportunities: MBS Enhances Accreditation to Fuel Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is expanding its accreditation scope to increase the global acceptance of Malawian products, supporting the country’s export drive. MBS is targeting key […]
Revitalising Malawi’s Building Sector: A New Era of Compliance and Opportunity
Key Business Points Tightened oversight: The Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) has introduced new measures to strengthen regulation of construction projects in Malawi, aiming to ensure integrity and quality in […]