Author: Vanessa Banda
Sweet Spot Under Threat: Illovo Sugar’s 25% Production Slump Rings Alarm Bells for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Illovo Sugar Malawi’s production has fallen by 25% from its 2021 peak, with the company now producing approximately 200,000 tonnes annually, down from 297,000 tonnes. Adverse weather […]
Revolutionizing Risk Management: UGI and Old Mutual’s Groundbreaking Insurance Solutions for Malawi’s Business Leaders
Key Business Points Diversify your insurance offerings: United General Insurance (UGI) and Old Mutual Life Assurance Company have launched Auto360, a comprehensive insurance product that combines motor and life insurance […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Coffee Sector: A Catalyst for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Reforms are needed to create a conducive environment for coffee growers and other actors in the value chain to thrive, according to stakeholders in the industry. Inclusion […]
Q3 Kwacha Rebound: A Turning Point for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Kwacha gained ground against major currencies such as the British Pound and Euro in the third quarter of 2025, with a 2 percent and 0.4 percent […]
RBM Sounds Alarm: Navigating Non Food Price Hikes for a Resilient Malawian Economy
Key Business Points Inflation outlook remains uncertain due to rising non-food inflation, which could offset the easing of food inflation, and businesses should monitor price trends to adjust their strategies […]
Smart Spending Strategies for Malawi Businesses: Navigating the Festive Season with Financial Prudence
Key Business Points Budgeting and prudent spending are crucial for Malawian consumers during the festive season, as the country faces rocketing prices of goods and services due to the devaluation […]
Skyrocketing Trade: Malawi Airlines Expands Regional Reach with Direct Uganda Route
Key Business Points Malawi Airlines’ new direct flight between Lilongwe and Entebbe in Uganda will improve connectivity and facilitate trade between the two countries, with four flights per week. The […]
Fueling Malawi’s Economic Surge: Central Bank Hails Vibrant Industry Credit Expansion
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is promoting private sector credit growth to boost productivity, with a 48.7 percent increase in annual credit flow in September. Government […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Budget Savings for Business Growth
Key Business Points Expenditure reforms can save Malawi between 2.7 and 4.5 percent of GDP, according to the World Bank, by implementing wage bill controls, procurement reforms, and travel rationalisation. […]
Fueling Malawi’s Economic Rise: Capital Opportunities for Ambitious Businesses
Key Business Points Low-cost loans from the Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Scaling (Fines) project have improved production and cash flow for over 48,000 small-scale firms in Malawi, but manufacturers are […]