Author: Vanessa Banda
RBM Raises Inflation Rate Target: What This Means for Your Malawi Business Bottom Line
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has revised its 2025 annual average inflation rate forecast to 28.5 percent, up from 27.4 percent, due to persistent upside risks […]
Tackling Aflatoxin: Revolutionizing Malawi’s Trade and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Aflatoxin reduction: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has introduced a biological solution, Aflasafe MW-MZ01, which can reduce aflatoxin levels in crops by up to 90 […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Songwe Hill Rare Earth Sets Sights on Nasdaq Listing in Q4
Key Business Points Listing on Nasdaq: Mkango Resources Limited’s Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project is expected to be listed on the US securities exchange by the fourth quarter of this […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Mineral Wealth through Effective Regulation
Key Business Points Local Councils to Employ Mining Officers: The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) is urging local councils to hire mining officers to ensure proper oversight and coordination […]
Igniting Malawi’s Export Potential: Fueling Economic Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points Aflatoxin-free produce is a multi-billion kwacha opportunity for Malawi’s private sector, with an estimated $88 million export opportunity lost annually. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) […]
Tapping into Regional Markets: A Game Changer for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawian businesses are urged to leverage the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) to boost export earnings and expand into the African market. The African Continental Free Trade Area […]
Malawi’s Property Market Stalls: What’s Next for Investors and Business Growth?
Key Business Points Investor preference for short-term investments is shifting towards stock markets, money markets, and shares, rather than real estate, due to the longer gestation period of property investments. […]
Sweetener for Malawi’s Economy: Revitalizing Sugar Exports for Business Growth
Key Business Points Illovo Sugar Malawi plc’s export capacity has been severely impacted by an abnormal surge in domestic sugar demand, resulting in overseas sales plummeting to just 6 percent […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Minister Urges Collective Action to Catalyze Energy Investment
Key Business Points Energy security is a top priority for Malawi’s government, with a goal of achieving 70 percent electricity access by 2030, and businesses can play a crucial role […]
K35bn Investment Set to Electrify Malawi’s Economy: Kayelekera Grid Connection to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Grid power connection: Australian mining firm Lotus Resources Limited plans to connect its Kayelekera Mine in Karonga to grid power at a cost of $19.7 million (about […]










