Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Storm: Strategies for Business Resilience and Growth
Key Business Points Fiscal deficits and inflation are major concerns for Malawi’s economy, with the World Bank warning of a widening fiscal deficit to 12.6 percent of GDP in 2025, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: A New Era of Economic Opportunity
Key Business Points Diversification of the mining sector is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and the government’s initiative to stop artisanal mining and exportation of raw minerals requires careful consideration. […]
Safeguarding Malawi’s Economy: Tackling the Surge in Cargo Theft and Its Devastating Business Consequences
Key Business Points Increased incidents of theft are affecting logistics and courier service providers in Malawi, with CTS Courier being a notable example, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. […]
Currency Crunch Hits Malawi’s Fertiliser Imports: Navigating the Economic Fallout for Business
Key Business Points Fertiliser availability is under threat due to foreign exchange challenges, which may impact the upcoming production season in Malawi. Fertiliser companies currently hold around 267,000 metric tonnes, […]