Author: Vanessa Banda
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tackling the Illicit Kwacha Trade
Key Business Points The black market persists in Malawi due to excess cash circulating outside the formal banking system, according to Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha. Surplus liquidity is distorting the […]
Catalysing Growth: Malawi’s Shift to Digital Payments Set to Revolutionise Local Business Landscape
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) and Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) plan to phase out cheque usage by December 2025, aligning with the country’s digital economic […]
State Holds Tight on Sunbird Stake: What This Means for Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points The government has rejected calls to reduce its 71% shareholding in Sunbird Hotels Limited, despite pressure from minority shareholders seeking greater public participation. Sunbird Hotels expects profits […]
RBM Sees Inflation Reprieve: New Opportunities for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has projected an optimistic inflation outlook for the near-term, driven by easing food prices, which bolsters Malawi’s resilience to external shocks. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Breaking Free from Financial Leaks
Key Business Points Interest rate spread in Malawi is alarmingly high, with a gap of 33 percentage points between lending and deposit rates, affecting businesses and individuals who rely on […]
Closing the Gaps: Catalyzing Business Growth through Innovative Education and Health Financing Solutions in Malawi
Key Business Points Increased social spending is crucial for Malawi’s long-term economic growth, as underinvestment in education and health is eroding human capital and weakening productivity. Targeted subsidies could help […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Experts Champion Maize Commercialisation for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Commercialisation of maize production is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, with a proposed 60% of production to be commercialised through recoverable input loans targeting medium and large-scale […]
TNM CEO Hails Staff as Key Drivers of Exceptional 2025 Results, Fueling Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Improved service quality and increased customer base have contributed to TNM plc’s strong financial performance, with expected profit after-tax to rise by 108-128% compared to 2024. The […]
2026: Navigating ICT Sector Challenges to Fuel Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Digital transformation is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and the government must prioritize implementation over announcements to achieve this goal. The private sector faces significant challenges, including […]
Cementing Growth: Portland Cement Slashes Prices to Stimulate Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Reduced cement prices: Portland Cement Limited (PCL) has lowered its cement prices at its Blantyre and Balaka factories, effective 11 January 2026, with prices starting at MWK […]