Revitalizing Malawi’s Competitive Edge: Strategies to Outpace Regional Rivals
Key Business Points Malawi’s economy is lagging behind regional peers due to stalled reform momentum, persistently high inflation, and mounting public debt, posing significant challenges to the country’s business community. […]
Fintech and Agriculture Powerhouses Drive Growth in Malawi’s SME Sector
Key Business Points Diversification of exports is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and small-scale businesses are encouraged to intensify their export drive to contribute to the country’s foreign currency reserves. […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Export Landscape: How Fintech Can Catalyze Business Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Fintech innovation can help unlock Malawi’s potential to build an export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector, according to financial and technology experts. To achieve sustained growth, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: A 35% Debt to GDP Target to Stimulate Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points The Ministry of Finance aims to reduce Malawi’s public debt from 88% to 35% of GDP by 2030, presenting opportunities for fiscal discipline and economic stability. This […]
Narrowing Fiscal Gaps: Strategies to Revitalize Malawi’s Tax Base and Stimulate Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s tax revenue contribution to the national budget has declined to 67 percent in the 2024/25 fiscal year, the lowest in recent years, affecting the government’s ability […]
Malawi’s Economic Growth Gets K2bn Injection: NBM Development Bank Lands Scottish Government Grant
Key Business Points NBM Development Bank Limited has secured a £900,000 grant from the Scottish Government to support women-led enterprises in Malawi, with the first tranche of £265,000 to be […]
Empowering Malawi’s Economic Growth: MSME Act Set to Catalyze Business Expansion
Key Business Points The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act (2024) aims to create a conducive environment for the growth of MSMEs in Malawi, aligning with the country’s industrialisation […]
Stabilizing Maize Prices: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Maize price volatility is a significant concern for Malawi’s business community, with prices expected to rise in the lean season unless market interventions are introduced. Policy interventions […]
Fueling Malawi’s Trade Rise: How Digital Payments Are Supercharging SME Exports
Key Business Points Digital transformation is key to unlocking Malawi’s export-oriented SME sector, with fintech innovation playing a crucial role in driving growth. To achieve sustained growth, stronger digital infrastructure, […]
Harvesting Prosperity: Navigating Malawi’s Tobacco Industry Upswing
Key Business Points The Tobacco season has been described as a mixed bag, with the prolonged selling season elevating costs for industry players despite ensuring farmers sell their remaining bales. […]