Author: Vanessa Banda
Energizing Rural Growth: Govt Initiative to Power Malawi’s Economic Expansion
Key Business Points Rural electrification is set to receive a significant boost in Malawi, with the government aiming to connect more households than ever before, presenting opportunities for businesses to […]
Igniting Prosperity in Malawi: A Catalyst for Economic Ascendance
Key Business Points Integration and unity are key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) set to create a market of over 1.3 billion […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tapping into Climate Financing Opportunities for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Climate financing is a crucial aspect for Malawi’s business community, with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IED) emphasizing the need to intensify climate financing projects […]
Malawi’s Tobacco Sector Faces 26.4% Decline: What This Means for Business and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Reduced tobacco licences: The number of licences issued for tobacco production in Malawi has decreased, which may lead to a decline in output for the 2025-26 season, […]
Malawi’s Economic Pulse: What Slowing Money Supply Growth Means for Your Business
Key Business Points Malawi’s money supply growth slowed to 42.7 percent in October 2025, down from 51.0 percent in September, driven by a drop in highly liquid balances, which is […]
Fertiliser Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi’s Agricultural Sector and Economy
Key Business Points Fertiliser prices have surged by 24 percent since January 2025, threatening agricultural output for the next season due to forex scarcity, with prices ranging from K148,000 to […]
Igniting Growth: Malawi’s AGOA Market Opportunity
Key Business Points The US House Committee has approved a Bill to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for another three years, providing preferential market access to eligible […]
Powering Growth: How Energy Innovations are Revolutionizing Malawi’s Industrial Landscape
Key Business Points Malawi’s local manufacturers are developing homegrown technologies to address the country’s power challenges, presenting opportunities for investment and innovation in the energy sector. Solar-powered generators are being […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Strategies to Narrow the Trade Gap and Fuel Export Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s cumulative trade deficit has increased by 16 percent to $2.2 billion, straining the country’s external position, which requires urgent attention from the business community to improve […]
Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Harnessing Opportunities in Malawi’s Evolving Economy
Key Business Points Mining sector revenues in Malawi could reach over $200 million annually by the early 2030s, accounting for roughly 10% of the government’s income, under a "business-as-usual" scenario […]