Elevating Malawi’s Economic Resilience: Harnessing Opportunities Amidst Shifting Social Protection Trends
Key Business Points Eroding purchasing power: Malawi’s social cash transfer value has decreased by 25% to roughly K12,300 in real terms, affecting poor and vulnerable households, particularly women and children. […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: MCCCI’s Quest for a Resilient Economy
Key Business Points The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) is urging the government to stabilise the economy and implement investment-friendly policies to support the private sector. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Expert Insights for a Prosperous Future
Key Business Points The incoming DPP administration in Malawi faces urgent economic choices to restore fiscal discipline and credibility, with a need for tighter expenditure management, realistic budgets, and transparent […]
CfTC Endorses Shoprite Exit: A New Era for Malawi’s Retail Landscape and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Shoprite Holdings’ exit from Malawi has been endorsed by the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), allowing the company to sell its local assets to Karson Investment […]
Britam Insurance Injects K5 Million into Malawi’s Education Sector through Spelling Bee Competition
Key Business Points Britam Insurance Malawi has donated K5 million to support this year’s Spelling Bee Competition, demonstrating its commitment to quality education and sustainable development. The company’s investment in […]
Malawi Seeks New Trade Frontiers: Tapping Africa and China for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Duty-free access to the US market under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) has expired, leaving Malawi’s exporters facing uncertainty and potential tariffs. Local businesses must […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Strategies for Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Costs
Key Business Points The cost of basic needs in Malawi has increased by 21 percent from January to August this year, excluding transport expenses, with the total cost of living […]
CTS Courier Shields Malawi Businesses from Fuel Price Surge, Preserves Affordability
Key Business Points CTS Courier will maintain its current pricing for services despite recent fuel price increases, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on its customers. The company’s minimum parcel delivery […]
Turbocharging Malawi’s Economy: Export Led Strategies for Sustainable Business Expansion
Key Business Points Scaling up export capacity is crucial for Malawi’s economy to achieve sustainable growth, according to the Export Development Fund (EDF), which entails improving productivity, strengthening agro-processing and […]
Illovo’s K78bn Tax Injection Fuels Malawi’s Economic Growth in 2024/25 Fiscal Year
Key Business Points Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc has contributed over K78 billion to the economy through various taxes during the 2024/25 financial year, reaffirming its position as one of the […]