Key Business Points The 2026 tobacco marketing season started with a sharp 90 percent rejection rate, signaling urgent compliance issues for Malawi’s biggest foreign exchange earner. Buyers are paying lower […]

Key Business Points The UNDP and Malawi Government are jointly targeting five agricultural value chains to drive commercialisation. The initiative aims to boost productivity and market access for smallholder farmers. […]

Key Business Points: – Malawi expects to produce 197 million kg of tobacco this year, exceeding buyers’ demand by 14%, which may put downward pressure on prices – Only 8 […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s manufacturing sector is projected to grow 2.5% in 2026 after reaching 1.8% in 2025, but still faces major challenges High tax rates and business costs make […]

Key Business Points Government targets 80% digital connectivity by 2030, seeking to reduce smartphone costs below K70,040 to enable wider access to digital services GSMA report to reveal digital transformation […]

Key Business Points Headline inflation in Malawi decreased to 23.8% in March 2025, the lowest since June 2022, driven mainly by easing food prices Non-food inflation remains elevated at 30.7%, […]

Key Business Points Malawi could save up to 2% of GDP by reducing cash handling costs through improved digital payment infrastructure Digital transaction records can help small businesses access credit […]

Key Business Points Policy Conflicts are Driving Costs Up – The clash between expansionary fiscal policy and tight monetary measures is creating a fragile economy that cannot withstand shocks, leading […]

Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s new 5-year strategy aims to lower digital transaction costs and improve network reliability in rural areas. Financial inclusion has doubled from 45% […]

Key Business Points Digital payment systems like UPI can reduce Malawi’s GDP spending on cash handling by up to two percent, freeing resources for infrastructure, education and healthcare. Small businesses […]