Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Malawi’s $2 Billion Opportunity: Harnessing the Power of SMEs to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s SMEs have the potential to generate up to $2 billion annually if each of the estimated 1.6 million small and medium enterprises exports goods worth just […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Global Support for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Debt restructuring is a key focus for Malawi’s government through the Sevilla Forum, which aims to promote fairer lending and lower borrowing costs, providing potential relief for […]
Market Volatility Sparks Concerns for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Stock market analysts warn of an imminent pullback in prices due to recent share price surges on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), with some stocks considered "overbought" […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing the Power of Development Banking for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points SME growth is being championed by NBM Development Bank through a development bank model, which has received international recognition and commendation from Scottish First Minister John Swinney. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Comesa Rulings to Fuel Business Growth in Key Sectors
Key Business Points The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) is enforcing Comesa rulings on pay television services and airline accountability to protect consumers from unfair trading practices. Cross-border cooperation […]
Breaking Monopolies: Empowering Malawi’s Market with Fair Competition
Key Business Points Economic Sabotage Bill development is urgently needed to protect Malawian citizens from high costs of strategic commodities like maize due to hoarding. Artificial food shortages caused by […]