Author: Vanessa Banda
Stabilizing the Kwacha: Navigating Currency Fluctuations for a Stronger Malawian Economy
Key Business Points Malawi’s kwacha has weakened against major currencies except the US dollar, raising concerns about its stability amidst scarce foreign exchange reserves. The foreign exchange reserve has been […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: RBM Sparks Private Sector Investment Momentum
Key Business Points Investment in the private sector is crucial for boosting production, generating revenue, and enhancing economic growth, according to Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor MacDonald Mafuta-Mwale. Commercial […]
Malawi Businesses Thrive: Leveraging Strategic Connections for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Building strong networks and ecosystems is crucial for the growth and resilience of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi, according to local entrepreneurs. Partnerships and collaborations […]
Times Group Earns MRA Accreditation: Catalyzing Economic Growth in Malawi
Key Business Points The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has recognized Times Television and The Daily Times newspaper for their efforts in raising public awareness on taxation issues, highlighting the importance […]
Malawi’s Banking Sector Sees Remarkable Growth in 2025 First Half, Fueling Economic Optimism
Key Business Points FDH Bank has reported a 116 percent surge in profit after tax to K60.279 billion, driven by a 92 percent increase in net interest income and a […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: Rutile Miner Adopts Innovative Dry Mining Technique to Drive Economic Growth
Key Business Points Sovereign Metals Limited, an Australian Stock Exchange mining firm, will utilize a dry mining approach at its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Lilongwe, expected to enhance project delivery […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Governance Reforms for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging the Malawi Government to publish its 2024 Governance Diagnostic Assessment to promote transparency and restore donor confidence. Transparency and good […]
Malawi, Zambia Forge Stronger Trade Ties: A New Era of Borderless Business Opportunities
Key Business Points Trade facilitation: Malawi and Zambia have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement on Conformity Assessment to simplify trade on agricultural produce, including maize, groundnuts, and soybeans. Reduced costs: […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Leveraging Innovative Solutions to Bridge the Social Cash Transfer Gap
Key Business Points Financial sustainability is a major concern for Malawi’s Social Cash Transfer Programme, with a dependence on donors at 94.5% and the government’s contribution at only 5.5%, highlighting […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Capital Markets Strategy Reboot for Business Growth
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s five-year capital markets development plan has failed to meet key objectives, including increasing the number of listed companies and corporate bonds, and […]