Author: Vanessa Banda
Malawi’s Tobacco Sector Generates K760bn in Sales: A Catalyst for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Tobacco earnings have reached $435 million (K762.3 billion) from 170 million kilogrammes, accounting for 98% of the projected 174 million kg, indicating a surge in production. The […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Agro Export Sector: A Lifeline for Businesses
Key Business Points Reduced downtime and costs for Malawian agro exporters with the Malawi Bureau of Standards’ (MBS) extension of international certification in 150 scopes, including critical areas such as […]
Stabilizing Malawi’s Economy: The Key to Igniting Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Malawi government’s post-ECF economic reform strategy, anchored on the Homegrown Macroeconomic Reform Programme (HMRP), prioritizes structural transformation through enhanced productivity, fiscal discipline, and domestic resource mobilization. […]
Afrexim Expands Funding Opportunities for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Afreximbank’s concessional Finance Window has been expanded from $1 billion to $5 billion, increasing the bank’s capacity to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Africa and […]
PCL Expands into Malawi, Igniting New Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Diversification and expansion are key strategies for Malawi’s business community, as seen in Press Corporation plc’s (PCL) acquisition of a 10% equity stake in Liberia Merchant Capital […]
NBS Bank and Opportunity International Join Forces to Supercharge Malawi’s Financial Landscape
Key Business Points NBS Bank plc has partnered with Opportunity International to provide financial services to smallholder farmers, addressing a long-standing barrier to rural finance. The partnership aims to de-risk […]
Standard Bank’s Strategic Share Split Set to Energize Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Standard Bank plc’s share split aims to make the bank’s stock more accessible to a broader range of investors, promoting financial inclusion through equity participation. The share […]
Standard Bank Share Split Sparks Market Revival, Fuels New Opportunities for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Standard Bank plc has started trading at K2,140 on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) after a share split, making its shares more accessible to a broader range […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Food Systems: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points Low investment in agriculture is a significant risk to Malawi’s national food production capacity, highlighting the need for increased investment and a more coordinated approach to address […]
Firm to Catalyze Malawi’s Healthcare Sector with Indian Medical Tourism Partnership
Key Business Points Medical tourism opportunities are expanding in Malawi with Medivisor India Treatment offering logistical support for patients seeking medical attention in India, a key destination for affordable healthcare. […]