Author: Vanessa Banda
Transforming Financial Prudence: The Ecama Edge for Malawi’s Thriving Businesses
Key Business Points Strengthening public finance management and prioritizing resource allocation toward high-growth sectors is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth. Reducing the appetite for borrowing can help ease fiscal pressure […]
Malawi’s Economic Future at Stake: Why Foreing Investment Drought Matters
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community should be cautious when courting foreign investment due to declining foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing economies. The country should focus on creating a […]
Malawi’s Tobacco Industry: A $245.6 Million Game Changer for Local Businesses and Economy
Key Business Points Diversify your exports: Malawi’s overreliance on tobacco is a cause for concern, with the country struggling to meet its import cover requirements. Consider investing in other sectors […]
Malawi’s Economy Gets a $50 Million Boost from China: A New Frontier for Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi has secured a $50 million agricultural agreement to modernize the farming sector and create thousands of jobs. The China-Malawi Agricultural Industrial Park in Salima District will […]
Smoking Gun for Malawi’s Business Future: Tobacco Sector Transformation
Key Business Points Increase tobacco production: Malawi’s business community should focus on increasing tobacco production to meet the growing demand and generate substantial foreign currency. Address structural issues: Businesses should […]
Malawi’s Economic Resilience: Navigating Growth Amidst Inflation Correction
Key Business Points Low Inflation is a Boost for Consumers: The recent drop in headline inflation to 27.7 percent in May 2025 is a positive trend for Malawi’s business community, […]
Driving Enterprise Growth: The Vital Role of Banks in Malawi’s MSE Sector
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is heavily reliant on the five listed commercial banks, which contribute 70 percent of the market’s capitalization, posing a concentration risk to […]
Malawi’s Rutile Project: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Opportunities
Key Business Points Investment Opportunities Abound: Malawi’s Kasiya-Rutile Graphite Project has been validated by a Japanese firm for its high-quality rutile, suitable for producing high-performance titanium metal products. Local Participation […]
Malawi’s Maize Export Opportunity: Thriving Amidst Domestic Shortages
Key Business Points Maize exports are on the rise, with some traders exporting the staple grain despite Malawi facing a maize deficit, offering opportunities for foreign exchange earnings. Farmers are […]
Malawi’s Golden Opportunity: Mitigating Export Risks, Maximizing Business Potential
Key Business Points Stabilize foreign exchange reserves by taking advantage of the 20% surge in gold prices, which can be done by formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining to mitigate risks […]