Author: Vanessa Banda
Thriving in Malawi: Strategies for Emerging from Economic Challenge
Key Business Points Malawi’s poverty rate has increased to 75.4% following the revision of the international poverty line (IPL) to $3 per person per day, highlighting the need for continued […]
Empowering Human Capital: The Secret to Malawi’s Economic Prosperity
Key Business Points Invest in manpower development to mitigate production costs and promote economic growth Address labour shortages by prioritizing vocational training programs in key sectors Leverage technology to reduce […]
Malawi’s Economy to Soar: National Bank Invests K60bn in SME Development
Key Business Points The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has allocated K60 billion to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi, demonstrating the bank’s commitment to driving economic […]
Malawi’s Economic Growth Hinges on Diversifying Beyond Tobacco: A New Era of Business Opportunity
Key Business Points The tobacco industry in Malawi has experienced a 17% decline in value to $214.15 million in the first nine weeks of the 2025 marketing season, highlighting the […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: The Resurgence of MDC Opportunity
Key Business Points The Malawi government is reviving the Malawi Development Corporation (MDC) to drive state-led industrialization and boost revenue growth, with a focus on investing in key sectors. The […]
Malawi’s Economic Engine Revs Up: Insights into a Thriving Banking Sector
Key Business Points Stable Banking Sector: Malawi’s commercial banks have remained resilient amidst economic volatility, with a 53% growth in cumulative assets to K6.1 trillion in 2024. Increased Lending and […]
Malawi’s Thriving Economy: NBS 2024 Profit Surges 148%
Key Business Points Malawian businesses can learn from NBS Bank’s strategy of investing in digital banking services to expand reach and improve customer access. The bank’s success in reducing non-performing […]
Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Financial Future: How Ecobank is Driving Economic Growth
Key Business Points Invest in digital banking: Ecobank Malawi’s commitment to digital financial services is a catalyst for business growth, offering a range of innovative platforms for individuals, SMEs, and […]
Malawi’s Economy Soars: MSE Records Remarkable 593% Trading Surge in May
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) recorded a 593 percent increase in share value traded in May 2025, despite a negative market return of -2.26 percent for the […]
Strengthening Malawi’s Financial Foundation: Navigating the Implications of Low Forex Reserves
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves are below the internationally recommended threshold, standing at $595.2 million, which covers only 2.4 months of imports. The reserve level is expected to […]