Author: Vanessa Banda
Govt unveils budget shifts to fuel investment growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s government is prioritizing fiscal consolidation and export revival, but private sector warns policy distortions and foreign exchange shortages are suppressing growth. Sugar exporter Illovo reports exports […]
Capitalise on China Zero Tariff Deal: Malawi’s Business Opportunity
Key Business Points Zero-tariff exports to China open new market opportunities for Malawian agriculture and manufactured goods starting May 2026. Expanded zero tariffs now include all products from LDCs, boosting […]
Malawi’s Tobacco Quotas: A New Era for Local Business Growth
Key Business Points • Tobacco industry stakeholders must align production with market demand to stabilise prices and avoid oversupplying. • Stronger contract farming oversight and improved registration systems will help […]
New Visions for Progress: Charting Malawi’s Next Generation Economic Growth
Key Business Points Invest in building human capabilities through skills training to unlock Malawi’s youthful workforce potential Focus on value addition in agriculture and minerals to create local jobs and […]
Kanyika Niobium Mine Breaks Ground: Fuelling Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Prepare for infrastructure-related business opportunities as construction begins on Malawi’s first niobium mine in Mzimba. Explore partnerships in mining support services, including logistics and skills development, ahead […]
RBM Tightens Grip: K145bn Treasury Decision Impacts Malawi’s Economic Landscape
Key Business Points Government sharply cutting costly borrowing, rejecting all Treasury Bill bids to reduce debt payments Credit availability may improve for Malawian businesses as public borrowing eases crowding-out effect […]
Malawi Entrepreneurs: Scale Your SME, Strengthen the Economy
Key Business Points Position MSMEs as Malawi’s economic engines by focusing on job creation, exports, and tax generation through business expansion. Apply for Satcp matching grants (up to $25,000) to […]
Chichiri Mall’s Retail Shift: Icon Secures Opportunity for Malawi’s Business Growth Post Shoprite
Key Business Points Vacant prime retail space at Chichiri Mall presents immediate opportunities for new anchor tenants. Icon Properties is actively seeking replacements after Shoprite’s exit. Malawi’s retail sector is […]
Icon Properties: Shoprite Departure Spurs Opportunity in Malawi’s Evolving Market
Key Business Points Msika ukusintha: Vacant prime retail space at Chichiri Shopping Centre opens doors for new businesses to fill gaps left by major retailers. Adapt to fluctuations: Persistent forex […]
Malawi’s Next Growth Frontier: Strategic Business Insights for Profit & Expansion
Key Business Points Direct all forex requests through commercial banks, not the Reserve Bank of Malawi, to streamline access to ndalama zachilendo (foreign currency). Prepare for prolonged foreign exchange scarcity, […]