Category: Business News
Breaking Malawi business news with the latest financial reports, economy news, stock updates & investing ideas.
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: World Bank Backs Kasiya Rutile Project with Crucial Funding
Key Business Points Sovereign Metals Limited has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to advance the Kasiya Rutile and Graphite Project, securing technical support and financing for the project’s […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Overcoming Key Challenges for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Addressing structural weaknesses is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth beyond 2026, including the debt interest trap, weak foreign exchange and export base, and low productivity in agriculture […]
Malawi’s K1.1tn CDF Allocation: A Catalyst for Economic Growth and Business Opportunities
Key Business Points Effective management of the K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation is crucial to avoid negatively impacting Malawi’s budget implementation and debt situation, with a need for […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Export Sector: Harnessing the Power of Urban Markets
Key Business Points Targeting urban markets in trading partner countries can increase the lifespan of Malawi’s exports and boost economic growth by reducing the risk of export failure by approximately […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tax Incentives Under Scrutiny
Key Business Points Domestic revenue growth is a key focus area for Malawi, with the World Bank urging the country to reassess its tax exemption policies to boost income. Tax […]
Transforming Waste into Prosperity: Harnessing Opportunities in Malawi’s Emerging Economy
Key Business Points Malawian entrepreneurs are developing innovative businesses, such as fire briquette production, to address environmental degradation and energy insecurity, offering opportunities for investment and job creation. Despite the […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Overcoming Forex Hurdles to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Foreign exchange scarcity remains the biggest challenge for Malawi’s businesses, undermining production, investment, and confidence across the private sector, with 74.1% of firms ranking it among their […]
Malawi’s Insurance Sector Defies Odds, Posts Notable Gains Amidst Economic Challenges in 2025
Key Business Points Malawi’s insurance industry saw a 39.2 percent increase in capital to K73.9 billion and a 45.4 percent solvency ratio, exceeding the regulatory minimum, but faces liquidity pressures […]
Empowering Malawi’s Future: Old Mutual’s Pioneering Move to Secure Retirees’ Prosperity
Key Business Points Retirement income boost: Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Malawi has approved a 60% increase in annuity payments, effective January 2026, to help retirees cope with inflationary pressures. […]
Malawi’s Mining Sector Paves the Way for Explosive Economic Expansion
Key Business Points The Malawi Government has laid a strong foundation for mining sector growth, with the sector expected to surge by 6.3 percent and improve its contribution to the […]