Author: Vanessa Banda
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 […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Inflation control is crucial for Malawi’s economic stability, with the central bank playing a key role in keeping inflation below 10 percent. Fiscal deficit financing has been […]
Airtel and PawaPay Revolutionize Cross Border Transactions, Supercharging Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Airtel Money Africa has partnered with pawaPay to enable seamless cross-border payments for licensed International Money Transfer Operators across seven key Airtel Africa markets, including Malawi. The […]
K2.1 Billion Investment Ignites Malawi’s Business Growth: Comsip Injects Crucial Seed Capital into Local Enterprises
Key Business Points K2.1 billion has been disbursed to over 4,200 members of Comsip Cooperatives across Malawi to expand their businesses and enhance their livelihoods, with each member receiving K520,000 […]
Transforming Malawi’s Waste Crisis into a Thriving Economic Opportunity
Key Business Points Investing in recycling infrastructure and green manufacturing can help Malawi tap into the $485 billion global market for non-plastic substitutes, creating jobs and cutting production costs. Embracing […]
Malawi’s Trade Gap Swells: 23% Deficit Surge in First Half Sparks Concern for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Malawi’s trade deficit has widened by 23.3 percent in the first half of 2025, reaching $1.43 billion, primarily driven by a surge in imports, which rose by […]
K200 Billion Capital Injection Set to Energize Malawi’s Economy and Supercharge Business Growth
Key Business Points Private sector credit in Malawi increased by K199.9 billion in June, reaching a total credit stock of K1.9 trillion, with an annual growth rate of 32.7 percent. […]