Author: Vanessa Banda
Malawi’s Export Potential: How Business Leaders Can Drive Economic Growth
Key Business Points • Malawi’s economic growth plans rely on increased exports and investment • Export diversification is needed beyond tobacco • Non-tariff barriers and trade inefficiencies are limiting export […]
High Speed Fibre Network Sparks Economic Growth for Malawi’s Business Community
Key Business Points Malawi is upgrading telecentres into multi-service hubs to expand internet access and e-government services High data costs remain a barrier despite nationwide fibre infrastructure Social media penetration […]
Malawi’s Trade Prospects Brighten – Key Insights for Business Growth
Key Business Points – Regional trade-enabling infrastructure is improving across Africa, but Malawi faces delayed adoption and implementation of comparable systems – Business confidence is rising continentally, yet Malawi’s SMEs […]
Rare Earth Mining Project Could Add K593bn to Malawi’s Economy, Study Finds
Key Business Points Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project in Phalombe shows strong financial potential with $339 million projected profitability, attracting investor interest Project requires $298 million initial investment and promises […]
The Emergence of Commissionaire Contracts: A Game Changer for Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Commissionaire models allow MNEs to enter markets without establishing full legal entities, saving time and capital Profit allocation typically favors the principal company, with local commissionaires earning […]
Building a Resilient Economy: Private Sector Paves the Way for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points ESG is important for long-term business growth and will help attract investment ESG reporting can help attract and keep talent, appeal to impact investors, increase competitiveness Start […]
EDFs Mandate Fuels Economic Rebound, Surpassing Competitors
Key Business Points EDF’s commercial approach delivers 85% loan recovery, outperforming state-linked peers due to stricter project assessment and ongoing oversight. Government-backed lending success depends more on institutional discipline than […]
Old Mutual Malawi Empowers Women in Business and Finance
Key Business Points Old Mutual Malawi launches Pink Potential Development Programme to boost women’s leadership Initiative aligns with push for greater gender equity and economic empowerment Three-day training combines strategic […]
Malawi’s Safety Nets Strain Budget as Financial Pressures Mount
Key Business Points – Malawi risks becoming a social welfare State if budget over-focuses on social protection without creating productivity – K10.9 trillion budget increases cash transfers by 58.6%, health […]
Mid Year Yield Shift: Treasury Bills Fall to 12%
Key Business Points – Treasury bill yields have dropped up to 12 percentage points in just three months, making government borrowing cheaper and signaling tighter fiscal management. – Banks are […]