Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: Plugging Revenue Gaps to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi is losing billions of kwacha through illegal mining, weak oversight, and outdated laws, despite its efforts to turn mining into a major export and revenue source. […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Homegrown Solutions for a Vibrant Economy
Key Business Points Renewable energy innovations are being developed locally to tackle Malawi’s chronic energy challenges, with a focus on reducing dependence on biomass and easing pressure on the national […]
Revitalizing Mulanje’s Irrigation Schemes: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Agricultural Growth and Economic Prosperity
Key Business Points Rehabilitation of irrigation schemes in Mulanje District is underway, aiming to restore agricultural productivity and support local farmers affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy. Agricultural sector growth is […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: 20 Million Mobile Money Subscribers Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Digital financial services are experiencing significant growth in Malawi, with the mobile money subscriber base surpassing 20 million for the first time, presenting opportunities for businesses to […]