Key Business Points Inflation rates in Malawi have declined for the first time in five months, standing at 27.9 percent in November, primarily due to lower food prices, which is […]

Key Business Points Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc has expanded its cotton-growing venture to 700 hectares, aiming to earn $600 000 from the cash crop. The company’s cotton production is focused […]

Key Business Points Foreign exchange shortages are delaying the commissioning of MMCL’s multi-million-dollar processing factory in Lilongwe, a project that could generate significant export revenues for Malawi. The factory, once […]

Key Business Points Malawi’s trade deficit has increased by 20% to $2.4 billion (about K4.2 trillion) in the 11 months to November, driven by a surge in imports and a […]

Key Business Points Intra-African trade is on the rise, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aiming to create a market of over 1.3 billion people and a combined […]

Key Business Points Households are advised to exercise restraint in spending due to high inflation and borrowing costs, which could lead to financial strain in the New Year, with the […]

Key Business Points Profit growth: Major hospitality companies in Malawi, including Sunbird Hotels Limited and Blantyre Hotels Limited, are expected to post substantial profit growths, with increases ranging from 23% […]

Key Business Points Rising inflation and stagnant wages are expected to make 2025 one of the toughest years for consumers in Malawi, with the cost of living increasing by 27.9% […]

Key Business Points Inflation forecast: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicts Malawi’s 2025 annual inflation rate to be 27.6 percent, a slight decrease from the government’s projection of 28.9 percent. […]

Key Business Points Domestic borrowing is expected to finance a significant portion of the K2.49 trillion deficit in the 2025-26 expenditure plan, potentially exacerbating the country’s debt burden. The debt […]