Author: Vanessa Banda
Fintech and Agriculture Powerhouses Drive Growth in Malawi’s SME Sector
Key Business Points Diversification of exports is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and small-scale businesses are encouraged to intensify their export drive to contribute to the country’s foreign currency reserves. […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Export Landscape: How Fintech Can Catalyze Business Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Fintech innovation can help unlock Malawi’s potential to build an export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector, according to financial and technology experts. To achieve sustained growth, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: A 35% Debt to GDP Target to Stimulate Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Ministry of Finance aims to reduce Malawi’s public debt from 88% to 35% of GDP by 2030, presenting opportunities for fiscal discipline and economic stability. This […]
Narrowing Fiscal Gaps: Strategies to Revitalize Malawi’s Tax Base and Stimulate Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s tax revenue contribution to the national budget has declined to 67 percent in the 2024/25 fiscal year, the lowest in recent years, affecting the government’s ability […]
Malawi’s Economic Growth Gets K2bn Injection: NBM Development Bank Lands Scottish Government Grant
Key Business Points NBM Development Bank Limited has secured a £900,000 grant from the Scottish Government to support women-led enterprises in Malawi, with the first tranche of £265,000 to be […]
Empowering Malawi’s Economic Growth: MSME Act Set to Catalyze Business Expansion
Key Business Points The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act (2024) aims to create a conducive environment for the growth of MSMEs in Malawi, aligning with the country’s industrialisation […]
Stabilizing Maize Prices: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Maize price volatility is a significant concern for Malawi’s business community, with prices expected to rise in the lean season unless market interventions are introduced. Policy interventions […]
Fueling Malawi’s Trade Rise: How Digital Payments Are Supercharging SME Exports
Key Business Points Digital transformation is key to unlocking Malawi’s export-oriented SME sector, with fintech innovation playing a crucial role in driving growth. To achieve sustained growth, stronger digital infrastructure, […]
Harvesting Prosperity: Navigating Malawi’s Tobacco Industry Upswing
Key Business Points The Tobacco season has been described as a mixed bag, with the prolonged selling season elevating costs for industry players despite ensuring farmers sell their remaining bales. […]
Tapping Growth: Lilongwe Water Board’s Strategic Push to Meet Soaring Customer Demand
Key Business Points Water supply expansion: The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) is increasing its Kamuzu Dam storage capacity from 5 million litres to 25 million litres to meet growing demand […]