Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Kangankunde Mine Takes Off: Paving the Way for Economic Growth in Malawi
Key Business Points Lindian Resources Limited has completed early works and site establishment at the Kangankunde Rare Earth project, with mining equipment arriving on site ahead of production commencement later […]
Blantyre Leads: How Rising Costs Will Reshape Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Rising living costs in Malawi, particularly in Blantyre, require households to spend K1,072,809 to meet basic needs, affecting business profitability and consumer spending. Soaring maize prices and […]
RBM’s Monetary Policy Shift: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is expected to consider loosening monetary policy at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, following a significant decline in inflation […]
Powering Malawi’s Economic Growth: Strategic Moves to Revitalize Business and Investment
Key Business Points The Public Appointments Committee (Pac) of Parliament has confirmed the appointment of commissioners for the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), with Jimmy Korea Mpatsa as the […]
Forex Shortages Stall Key Water Projects, Threatening Economic Growth
Key Business Points Foreign exchange supply challenges are hindering the progress of the Lilongwe-Salima Water Project, a crucial infrastructure development for Malawi’s business community and residents. The project’s finance director, […]
Fueling Growth: Tackling Malawi’s Costly Energy Landscape to Drive Economic Prosperity
Key Business Points Fuel price hike: Malawi’s fuel prices have increased by 41%, making them the highest in Africa, with petrol now at K4,965 ($2.84) per litre and diesel at […]
Navigating the Fallout: How Malawi Businesses Can Mitigate the Impact of Rising Fuel Costs
Key Business Points Fuel price hike: Malawi’s fuel prices have increased by an average of 41.6 percent, with petrol now at K4,695 per liter and diesel at K4,945 per liter, […]