Category: Business News
Breaking Malawi business news with the latest financial reports, economy news, stock updates & investing ideas.
Malawi’s Thriving Economy: NBS 2024 Profit Surges 148%
Key Business Points Malawian businesses can learn from NBS Bank’s strategy of investing in digital banking services to expand reach and improve customer access. The bank’s success in reducing non-performing […]
Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Financial Future: How Ecobank is Driving Economic Growth
Key Business Points Invest in digital banking: Ecobank Malawi’s commitment to digital financial services is a catalyst for business growth, offering a range of innovative platforms for individuals, SMEs, and […]
Malawi’s Economy Soars: MSE Records Remarkable 593% Trading Surge in May
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) recorded a 593 percent increase in share value traded in May 2025, despite a negative market return of -2.26 percent for the […]
Strengthening Malawi’s Financial Foundation: Navigating the Implications of Low Forex Reserves
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves are below the internationally recommended threshold, standing at $595.2 million, which covers only 2.4 months of imports. The reserve level is expected to […]
Malawi’s Tobacco Sector Smashes 9 Week Earnings Record, Reaching K361 Billion
Key Business Points Tobacco revenue has generated $206.5 million in nine weeks, representing more than half of last year’s total proceeds, but less than what the country earned during the […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: NBS Bank’s Path to Sustainable Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s NBS Bank plc has reported a 145% increase in profit after-tax in 2024, surpassing K72 billion. The bank is poised for growth, with a strategic vision […]
Malawi’s Economy Gets a K60bn Lifeline: National Bank’s SME Growth Plan
Key Business Points The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has set aside K60 billion to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi. The bank’s efforts focus on funding […]
Malawi’s Economy on the Rise: 29% Producer Price Spike Sets the Stage for Business Growth
Key Business Points Rising producer prices are a concern for Malawi’s business community, with a 29% year-on-year increase in May 2024, primarily driven by steep increases in food manufacturing and […]
Malawi’s Economic Momentum Gains Traction: How Reserve Bank’s Strategic Policy Shift is Driving Business Growth
Key Business Points Tighten your cash flow: The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) continued tight monetary policy stance has led to a slowdown in broad money growth, indicating a need […]
Malawi Businesses Meet Mozambican Counterparts: Exploring Partnership Opportunities and Expansion Strategies at NASFAM Factory Tour
Key Business Points Enhance export readiness: Malawian businesses must prioritize standardization to compete in global markets, as emphasized by MCCCI’s commitment to ensuring products meet international standards. Foster partnerships and […]