Revitalizing Malawi’s Pension Sector: A New Era of Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has introduced a new directive to strengthen oversight of life insurance and pension fund administration, allowing for offshore investment and promoting […]
FDI Flow: Navigating Opportunities and Risks for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Investment growth slowdown: Malawi’s investment growth has slowed by nearly half in the past two decades, according to the World Bank Group, which may impact the country’s […]
Malawi’s Revenue Rise Masks Looming Fiscal Deficit: What It Means for Business and Investment
Key Business Points Fiscal deficit: Malawi’s widening fiscal deficit poses a significant threat to the country’s economic stability, with a K761.8 billion deficit accumulated since the start of the 2025/26 […]
Revitalising Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Fluctuating Forex Rates and Their Impact on Business
Key Business Points The Malawi Kwacha to US Dollar exchange rate gap between authorized dealer banks and the parallel market has widened to about 186 percent, with the official rate […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mineral Sector: New Policy Set to Energize Business Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points The Ministry of Mining has finalized the draft of the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) Policy, aiming to formalize and boost the sub-sector’s production and export volumes. […]
Malawi’s Digital Payment Disruption: Navigating the Fallout for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Malawi’s commercial banks have suspended debit card payments for online foreign exchange transactions, affecting e-commerce and online trade, and businesses are scrambling for alternative payment solutions. The […]
Fertiliser Shortage Threatens Malawi’s Agricultural Sector: A $100 Million Opportunity for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Key Business Points Fertiliser shortage: Malawi is facing a significant fertiliser shortage, with current supplies standing at 196,883 metric tons, less than 50% of the country’s annual requirement. Supply chain […]
Malawi’s Economic Horizon: Navigating New Opportunities Beyond Agoa
Key Business Points Diversification of markets and products is key for Malawi’s business community to build resilience beyond the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) and the European Union’s Generalised […]
Malawi Beyond 2027: Navigating Funding Shifts and Seizing Emerging Opportunities
Key Business Points Donor funding reduction: The United Nations warns that most donors will reduce their funding to Malawi beyond 2027, straining the country’s social sector spending and exacerbating macroeconomic […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: How Holding Companies Can Catalyze Business Growth and Shareholder Value
Key Business Points National Bank of Malawi’s (NBM) share price has increased by 15.4% to K9,427 following the announcement to establish a holding company, indicating investor confidence in the proposed […]