Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Experts Advocate for Bold Tax Reforms to Fuel Growth
Key Business Points Boosting domestic revenue collection is crucial for Malawi’s economic stability, as continued reliance on aid and borrowing poses a significant threat, according to tax experts. Comprehensive tax […]
Driving Malawi’s Prosperity: Ecama and MCCCI Outline Key Strategies for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Macroeconomic stability is crucial for Malawi’s business community, and the new government should prioritize measures to achieve it, including stabilizing the exchange rate and rebuilding fiscal space. […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: World Bank Insights to Catalyze Job Creation and Economic Expansion
Key Business Points Urgent reforms are needed to stimulate large-scale job creation in Malawi and sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank, to address the rapidly expanding labour force. Insufficient […]
Navigating the US Agoa Expiry: Opportunities and Challenges for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) may impact Malawi’s light manufacturing sector, making exports to the US market less competitive due to tariffs. […]
Revamping Risk Management: How Malawi’s New Insurance Law Impacts Business Credit and Investment
Key Business Points The Insurance Act 2025 introduces a cash-and-carry regime, eliminating the purchase of insurance on credit, and insurers have until April 30, 2026 to comply. The new law […]
RBM Evaluates Fuel Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) will assess the impact of the recent 33.2 percent fuel price hike on its inflation projections, which were revised upwards to […]
Accelerating Malawi’s Economic Growth: What Joseph Mwanamveka’s Vision Means for Business
Key Business Points Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamveka’s return brings a wealth of experience as an economist and banker, which could be beneficial in addressing Malawi’s current economic challenges. Rising […]
Malawi’s Economy Surges Ahead: MSE Sees Record Growth in Q3, Fuelling New Opportunities for Business and Investment
Key Business Points Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) performance surged in Q3, with the Malawi All Share Index (Masi) jumping 75% between July and September, making it one of the strongest […]
Empowering Malawi’s Female Entrepreneurs: Bridging the Government Contract Gap
Key Business Points Women-led businesses in Malawi access less than one percent of public sector contracts, highlighting a significant gap in participation and gender disparity in public procurement. The main […]
IMF Opens Door to New Funding Opportunities for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is requiring Malawi’s authorities to demonstrate a commitment to implementing radical economic policies and developing a comprehensive macroeconomic reform programme to secure […]