Author: Vanessa Banda
Fueling Malawi’s Food Security: A K140bn Investment Opportunity for Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Malawi government has mobilized K247 billion out of the needed K387 billion to address the hunger situation, with a gap that is expected to be filled […]
Malawi’s Economic Horizon Expands: Sovereign Metals Poised for Major Breakthrough with Q1 2026 Feasibility Study Completion
Key Business Points Definitive feasibility studies (DFS) for the Kasiya Rutile and Graphite Project are expected to be completed in Q1 2026, a crucial step towards securing financing and obtaining […]
World Bank Weighs in: Harnessing Budget Support for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The World Bank will only resume direct budgetary support to Malawi once the country restores its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), emphasizing the importance of […]
Malawi’s Economic Future: What the IMF Talks Mean for Business Growth and Investment
Key Business Points Government officials will engage in further talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) early next year to determine the best arrangement for Malawi, which may include a […]
Empowering Malawi’s Growth: Youth Led Venture Earns World Bank Acclaim
Key Business Points Youth-led agribusiness cooperative Acades is being hailed as a model for transforming Malawi’s smallholder farming into a catalyst for job creation, export growth, and higher rural incomes, […]
Expert Insights: Navigating Malawi’s Monetary Landscape for Sustainable Economic Growth
Key Business Points Control money supply growth to avoid negatively impacting Malawi’s inflation rate, which is currently at 28.7 percent, as emphasized by the Financial Market Dealers Association (Fimda). Monitor […]
Strangling Growth: How Overly Restrictive Policies Stifle Malawi’s Agricultural Economy
Key Business Points Monetary policy constraints: The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) contractionary monetary policy is limiting agricultural output, driving up year-on-year inflation, and affecting the overall economy. Interest rate […]
Navigating the Upswing: Capitalizing on Malawi Kwacha’s Shifting Dynamics
Key Business Points The Malawi kwacha has weakened against the euro, pound, and South African rand, but remains relatively stable against the US dollar, raising concerns about the local unit’s […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Escom’s 20MW Battery Energy Storage Project to Energize Economy by Feb 2026
Key Business Points Investment in the energy sector is expected to boost economic growth in Malawi, with the government committing to support the $16 million BESS Project to meet its […]
Navigating Fiscal Discipline: Expert Insights for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Fiscal and monetary tightening is expected in Malawi, following the IMF’s recent staff visit, which may impact business operations and investment decisions. Austerity-led reforms are likely to […]