Author: Vanessa Banda
AfDB Powers Malawi’s Future with K44 Billion Infrastructure Boost
Key Business Points The African Development Bank has provided Malawi with a $23 million grant to rehabilitate key hydro power plants, ensuring critical protection of existing electricity generation capacity. Minister […]
National Single Window: The Game Changer for Malawi’s Trade and Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s National Single Window (NSW) system is nearing full rollout, enabling traders to submit all import/export documentation through one digital platform, cutting processing time and costs. The […]
FDH Bank’s Profits Soar: A Sign of Malawi’s Economic Momentum
Key Business Points FDH Bank’s profit after-tax more than doubled to K147.8 billion in 2025, signalling strong financial health and growth The bank expanded its loan book by 65% and […]
Rhino poaching hits all time high in Asia, warning over extinction of ‘majestic’ animal.
Key Business Points Malawian household incomes are projected to decline between 1.11% and 6.52% due to global fuel price shocks, with urban areas experiencing the highest losses. Rising fuel prices […]
Malawi Modernizes Procurement: A Game Changer for Business Growth
Key Business Points – The government has ended manual procurement processes, improving efficiency and transparency in public tenders. – Maneps offers a single platform for buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions […]
How Malawi’s Govt Challenges Businesses to Prioritize Ethics and Growth
Key Business Points Respect for workers’ rights and communities in the investment climate is not just ethical but crucial for business sustainability and project success UN principles on business and […]
Malawi’s Economic Future: Why Prioritizing Agriculture is Non Negotiable
Key Business Points Africa’s agricultural policy commitments, including in Malawi, are not yet translated into real transformation on the ground. SADC is leading regional implementation, scoring highest against AU agricultural […]
Malawi’s Medf Loans: A K240bn Challenge for Growth and Recovery
Key Business Points Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (Medf) faces more than K240 billion in unpaid loans, undermining its impact. New 2026-30 strategic plan aims to improve recovery, targeting agriculture, women, […]
Malawi’s Opportunity: Capitalizing on Regional Fertilizer Markets.
Key Business Points The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting global supply chains, affecting fertiliser imports critical to Malawi’s agriculture sector. Malawi relies heavily on imported agricultural inputs, […]
Govt Holds Firm on Levies Despite Fuel Price Complaints
Key Business Points – Fuel levies now make up 28-33% of pump prices in Malawi, creating heavy cost burdens for businesses and transporters. – Government refuses to suspend levies, citing […]