Author: Vanessa Banda
Reigniting Growth: Navigating Malawi’s Economy Amidst Shrinking Development Budgets
Key Business Points Development budget cuts: Malawi’s development budget has been trimmed for the third time in four years, from K1.77 trillion to K1.58 trillion, due to slow donor disbursements […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing the Extractive Sector’s Full Potential for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Strengthening governance and safer mining practices are crucial for Malawi’s extractive sector to contribute meaningfully to the country’s economy and reduce illicit trade and loss of life. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: US$175m Loan Ignites Rare Earths Project, Fueling Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Mkango Resources Limited is on the verge of securing a $100 million direct loan from the US Government-owned International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the development of […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: FInES Loans Catalyze SME Success
Key Business Points Access to affordable loans is crucial for the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi, as seen in the success of the Financial Inclusion and […]
Fast Tracking Malawi’s SDG Progress: Igniting Economic Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Accelerated implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, with a focus on targeted interventions and strengthened accountability. Resource allocation and institutional […]
Malawi’s Maize Market Sees 6% Price Dip in November: What This Means for Your Business
Key Business Points The national average retail price of maize in Malawi decreased by six percent in November, offering relief to consumers and businesses that rely on this staple crop. […]
Germany Invests K140bn in Malawi’s Future: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points Financial Support: Germany has pledged to provide 68.8 million euro (about K140 billion) to support Malawi’s social cash transfer programme and agriculture food systems transformation, among others, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Exposing Inefficiencies in the Extractive Sector to Drive Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Revenue losses and illicit financial flows are potential risks in Malawi’s extractive industry due to identified vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for transparent governance and robust regulatory frameworks. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Breaking Free from Dollar Dependence
Key Business Points Malawi should consider settling its trade with China directly in yuan to reduce transaction costs, ease pressure on foreign-exchange reserves, and stabilize the kwacha. Direct yuan settlement […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Construction Sector: New 100m Cement Plant to Stimulate Economic Growth
Key Business Points Investment Opportunity: Portland Cement Limited (PCL) has launched a $100 million integrated cement factory in Balaka District, boosting Malawi’s construction industry with a daily production capacity of […]