Author: Vanessa Banda
Market Turbulence: Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Shift and Its Impact on Business Growth
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has recorded a 5.91 percent drop in the Malawi All Share Index (Masi) since the introduction of a 30 percent capital gains […]
FDH Delivers Record K50bn Payout, Fueling Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points FDH Bank declares a second interim dividend of K50.032 billion, representing a 232.6% increase from the previous year, demonstrating the bank’s strong performance despite economic challenges. The […]
Malawi’s Tea Sector Slumps: 59% Decline in November Output Sparks Concern for Businesses and Investors
Key Business Points Tea output in Malawi has dropped by 59 percent to 900,000 kg in December 2025, resulting in lower earnings despite a marginal increase in average price, which […]
Malawi’s Capital Injection: K31.13bn Government Loan Sparks New Business Opportunities
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has raised K31.13 billion from Treasury bills, indicating continued fiscal strain and heavy reliance on domestic borrowing, which may impact malawi […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Clean Energy Sector: Overcoming Forex and Policy Hurdles to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Foreign exchange scarcity and policy gaps may hinder Malawi’s goal to increase electricity access to 75% by 2030, affecting business operations and investment. Renewable energy investments are […]
Malawi’s Fiscal Pivot: Government’s K348bn Treasury Bills Decision to Reshape Business Landscape
Key Business Points The Malawi Government has rejected Treasury bills (T-bills) bids for three consecutive weeks to reduce its appetite for high borrowing costs and prioritize fiscal consolidation and debt […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Mining Wealth for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Establishing a mining investment fund can strengthen investor confidence, support sustainable mineral development, and deliver long-term economic benefits for Malawi, according to Malawi Mining Investment Company (Mamico). […]
Stabilizing Malawi’s Economy: Treasury Sets Record Straight on Tax Rumors
Key Business Points The Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims of introducing worldwide taxation, pension income tax, and death benefits tax, reassuring stakeholders that these claims are false and misleading. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Tax Reforms to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Tax reform is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, with the private sector calling for a simplified sales tax system and an increase in the tax-free threshold to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Credit Growth to Fuel Productive Investment
Key Business Points Private sector credit in Malawi is growing rapidly, with a 48.5% year-on-year increase in November 2025, but the majority of this credit is flowing into households and […]