Author: Vanessa Banda
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: A New Path to Prosperity
Key Business Points The National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP) is set to be unveiled by the government, aiming to restore macroeconomic stability and boost economic growth in Malawi. The plan […]
Nico Group Eyes Regional Expansion to Fuel Malawi’s Economic Surge
Key Business Points Nico Holdings plc is expanding its investment footprint in Africa, with plans to take full ownership of its Zambia insurance business and secure majority control in Mozambique, […]
Fueling Growth: Nico Group Drives Malawi’s Economic Ascendancy
Key Business Points Diversification is key: Malawian conglomerate Nico Holdings is expanding its regional footprint by increasing its shareholding in companies in Mozambique, Zambia, and Uganda, presenting new investment opportunities […]
Elevating Malawi’s Prosperity: SADC Diplomats Gather to Ignite Economic Growth and Foster Business Opportunities
Key Business Points The National Product Magazine (NPM) Year-End Awards will take place on December 20, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, offering a platform for […]
Navigating Challenges: Securing External Capital Funding for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s Finance Minister is targeting the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) as a key objective, despite acknowledging the challenges in securing it due to current fiscal and foreign […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: A New Era of Opportunity for Business Growth and Investment
Key Business Points Malawi’s 2025/26 Mid-Term Budget Review Statement has sparked heated debate in Parliament, with opposition leaders criticizing the government’s new tax measures as a threat to economic recovery […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Tax Reforms for Business Growth
Key Business Points The government’s decision to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) by 1 percentage point may have a negative impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and low-income […]
Capital Gains Tax: A Barrier to Equity Investment Growth in Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The newly amended capital gains tax in Malawi will apply to all share disposals, regardless of the length of time they have been held, which may discourage […]
CoP30 Outcome: Navigating the Low Carbon Opportunity for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Climate change efforts: The United Nations Climate Summit, CoP30, ended without new commitments to reduce fossil fuel use, despite pressure from over 80 countries, which may impact […]
‘Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy through Pioneering Energy Solutions’
Key Business Points Scaling energy innovations is crucial for Malawi to reduce its dependency on biomass, expand electricity access, and build a resilient energy future, with experts emphasizing the need […]