Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tackling Inefficient Spending through Strategic Digital Procurement Reform
Key Business Points The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has introduced the Malawi National Electronic Procurement System to increase transparency and access to government contracts for micro, […]
Empowering Malawian Businesses: Proactive Contractors Combatting Misprocurement Risks for Enhanced Economic Growth
Key Business Points Transparency in public infrastructure is being strengthened in Malawi through the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) Malawi Chapter, which is engaging contractors and builders to detect and […]
Maize Price Surge: 16% August Increase Set to Reshape Malawi’s Economic Landscape
Key Business Points Maize prices have surged by 16 percent to reach K1 510 per kilogramme, with the highest price recorded at Nsanje Boma at K75 500 per 50kg bag, […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: How the 2025 Agriculture Campaign Impacts Business and Economy
Key Business Points Agricultural subsidies are a key focus for Malawi’s main political parties, but experts warn that delivery, not vision, will determine their success, and that a farmer database […]
Blantyre’s High Cost of Living: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in Malawi’s Economic Hub
Key Business Points Blantyre remains the most expensive city in Malawi, with a significant gap in costs compared to other major cities, making it a crucial consideration for businesses and […]
Malawi’s $1.6bn Trade Deficit in 7 Months: A Call to Action for Business Leaders to Fuel Economic Growth and Revitalize Trade
Key Business Points Improved trade balance: Malawi’s trade balance eased to $173 million from $237.9 million in June, driven by a sharp increase in exports and a decline in imports. […]
Malawi’s Q2 Credit Surge: Banks Increase Lending to Firms, Sparking Economic Growth
Key Business Points Private sector credit growth surged to 32.7 percent in Q2 2025, up from 17.8 percent, driven by seasonal trends and banks’ willingness to lend to firms amid […]
Malawi’s Economic Surge: TNM’s K97bn Revenue Leap Sparks Business Opportunities
Key Business Points Revenue growth: Telecommunications Networks Malawi (TNM) plc has reported a 42% increase in revenue to K97.44 billion for the first six months of 2025, compared to the […]
NBM Revolutionizes Operations with New Holding Company Structure to Fuel Business Growth in Malawi
Key Business Points National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plans to create a holding company, NBM Holdings, to oversee its diversified portfolio of subsidiaries, aiming to enhance governance, regulatory compliance, and […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: How Surging Digital Finance Is Redefining Business Opportunities
Key Business Points Digital financial services are gaining traction in Malawi, with a notable increase in digital transactions, indicating a growing trust in formal payment systems among the public. The […]