Author: Vanessa Banda
Opening New Markets for Malawi’s Rice Farmers – The Times Group
Key Business Points • Embrace value addition in rice production to access international markets and boost profitability. • Invest in local processing capacity to reduce import dependency and create jobs. […]
Malawi’s Economic Revival: A Roadmap to Resilience for Businesses
Key Business Points El Niño’s Financial Impact: Super El Niño could ravage Malawi’s agriculture sector, costing the economy $10 billion to $20 billion globally, with southern Africa bearing the brunt. […]
Continental Holdings Goes Public: A New Era for Malawi’s Capital Markets
Key Business Points The IPO of Continental Holdings plc marks Malawi’s first new stock market listing in six years, reopening investor interest. Over 10 000 individual and institutional investors bought shares […]
Malawi’s Business Landscape Shines Ahead
Key Business Points Review the Reserve Bank’s recent confidence statement: focus on upcoming interest‑rate adjustments to keep borrowing affordable for exporters and small‑business owners. Watch the expansion of the rail […]
Malawi’s Tobacco Sector Generates K456 Billion Revenue, 85% Sales Achieved
Key Business Points Tobacco earnings fell sharply – Malawi has collected $260.8 million so far this season, down from $412.5 million last year. Average price dropped 21 percent – The price per kilogram […]
Scaling Malawi’s Industrial Capacity through Strategic Power Investments
Key Business Points Monitor power demand trends as electricity needs are expected to rise sharply by 2030. Prepare for large scale industrial growth due to several new projects in the […]
Malawi Business Pulse: Manufacturing & Trade Data Reveal Economic Shift
havi Kwanjani kwa Malawilolo Poyamba Key Business Points Reassess capital deployment: Allocate funds to sectors with high value‑added potential, especially those that can overcome the current foreign‑exchange bottleneck. Secure a […]
Malawi Insurance Market Hits K145bn in 2025 – The Times Group
Key Business Points Motor insurance dominates Malawi’s insurance sector, driving revenue growth in 2025. Businesses should capitalize on this trend by expanding motor-related services. Insurance sector revenue hit K145.1 billion, […]
MRA’s Kalondola Initiative Drives Economic Growth and Tax Revenue Surge
Key Business Points Local manufacturers can see revenue gains by embracing the MRA Kalondola system, which tracks production and ensures tax compliance in real time. Importers and producers of excisable […]
MCD urged to tap commodities for market growth – The Times Group
Key Business Points Explore commodity trading to boost farmer incomes. Encourage cross-border dual listings for capital access. Support SMEs with lower listing barriers. Business leaders in Malawi are being urged […]