Author: Vanessa Banda
Navigating Market Volatility: Opportunities and Challenges for Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Mixed performance on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) last week, with some counters showing resilience and others facing pressure, presenting opportunities for strategic investment and risk management. […]
Nitl Delivers Remarkable 38% Profit Surge, Powering Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Investment income increase: National Investment Trust Limited (Nitl) has seen a 40% increase in investment income, driven by good performance of investee companies and share revaluation gains […]
Elevating Malawi’s Economic Growth: AfDB Shares Key Insights with Treasury
Key Business Points The African Development Bank (AfDB) advises the government to moderate its expansionary fiscal policy to support the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s tight monetary policy efforts, aiming to […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Unlocking Opportunities Through Youth Led Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Key Business Points Embracing innovation and entrepreneurship is crucial for Malawi’s youth to create jobs and drive economic growth, rather than relying on the government to provide employment opportunities. Leveraging […]
Icon Posts Record K24bn Profit, Fuels Malawi’s Economic Surge
Key Business Points Icon Properties’ profit after tax increased by 27% to K24.4 billion in the year ended December 31, 2024, indicating a strong financial performance. The company’s total assets […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: How Irrigation is Fueling Growth in the Shire Valley
Key Business Points The Shire Valley Transformation Project (SVTP) is set to revitalise agriculture and boost economic growth in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts, with potential benefits for over 48,000 households. […]
Navigating Malawi’s Economic Horizon: Harnessing Opportunities Amidst Inflationary Trends
Key Business Points Inflation rates have eased slightly, with headline inflation dropping to 27.1 percent in June 2025, presenting potential opportunities for reduced interest rates and improved macroeconomic fundamentals. Supply-side […]
FDH Bureau Injects Capital into Local Economy through Latest Cash Promo
Key Business Points FDH Bank’s Khusa Mbwe Mbwe Mbwe promotion has rewarded 10 customers with K500,000 each, marking the second consecutive month of winners since its launch in May 2025. […]
Authority Sets Sights on 10,000 Hectare Expansion to Ignite Economic Growth in Malawi
Key Business Points The Greenbelt Authority (GBA) aims to commercialize over 10,000 hectares for irrigation by next year, driving Malawi’s agricultural transformation. The authority is rehabilitating government-owned farms, focusing on […]
K3 Billion Lost: Vandalism’s Devastating Blow to Malawi’s Economy and Business Bottom Line
Key Business Points Vandalism is costing Escom approximately K3 billion annually, with the Southern Region districts of Phalombe, Mulanje, and Chiradzulu being the most affected areas, highlighting the need for […]