Author: Vanessa Banda
Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Landscape: Expert Insights on Public Debt and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s public debt, currently estimated at 85-90% of GDP, poses significant risks to the country’s macroeconomic stability, particularly with pre and post-election spending and geopolitical factors on […]
Navigating Malawi’s Economic Horizon: Capitalizing on Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Eelections alone will not fix Malawi’s economic woes: The country’s fragile economy, characterized by high inflation, dwindling forex reserves, and rising public debt, requires more than just […]
MCCCI Pushes for Revolutionary Policy Rate Overhaul to Supercharge Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Differential policy rate proposal: The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has suggested introducing a differential policy rate to increase access to affordable credit […]
Malawi’s Investment Surge: Capitalizing on Emerging Opportunities
Key Business Points Investment in Malawi’s economy is declining, with the share of capital formation in GDP falling from 20.3% in 2017 to 11.2% in 2023, indicating a structural challenge […]
Tobacco Eyes $500 Million Milestone: A Game Changer for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Tobacco revenue is expected to reach $500 million by the end of the season, driven by record sales of 186 million kilogrammes, with an average price of […]
Opening Doors to Global Partnerships for Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community should prioritize transfer pricing documentation to avoid audits and ensure compliance with tax authorities, as transfer pricing remains a common area of focus in […]
Airtel Africa Teams Up to Revolutionize Economies with AI Across 14 Countries, Including Malawi
Key Business Points Airtel Africa plc has partnered with Xtelify, a Bharti Airtel subsidiary, to launch an AI-powered software platform in 14 African markets, including Malawi, to enhance customer experience […]
Nico Holdings Posts Record K134 Billion Profit: A Bellwether for Malawi’s Economic Resurgence
Key Business Points NICO Holdings plc has posted a consolidated profit after tax of K134.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking a 130 percent increase from the […]
Diversifying Malawi’s Economy: Breaking the Commodity Chain to Fuel Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Diversification is crucial: Malawi’s economy remains heavily dependent on commodity exports, with 91% of its merchandise exports consisting of primary products, highlighting the need for a diversified […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Reserve Bank’s Forex Distribution Overhaul Set to Stimulate Business Growth
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is developing a new framework to compel commercial banks to allocate a specific share of their foreign reserves to productive sectors, […]