Key Business Points Foreign exchange scarcity, high inflation, and rising input costs are major obstacles to businesses in Malawi, hindering their ability to fully utilize their installed productive capacity. The […]

Key Business Points Maize price surge: The price of a 50-kilogramme bag of maize in Lilongwe has increased by 20.8 percent, from K59,500 to K71,875, between August and September 2025. […]

Key Business Points Local banks in Malawi can now secure letters of credit for the importation of strategic commodities, such as fertiliser and fuel, thanks to the World Bank’s Investment […]

Key Business Points Economic policy reform is crucial for Malawi to maximize external support and attract more investment from multilateral donors like the World Bank. The World Bank’s Country Partnership […]

Key Business Points Commercial banks in Malawi are offering credit facilities to the newly-inducted members of Parliament, including vehicle loans, general purpose loans, and emergency loans, to support their financial […]

Key Business Points Export growth: Malawi’s exports increased by 11.2 percent in September 2025, reaching $137.2 million, presenting opportunities for local businesses to expand their market reach. Market expansion: The […]

Key Business Points Human capital development is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth and achieving a lower middle-income status in five years, as emphasized by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin […]

Key Business Points Development Support: Malawi can access $282 million in development support from the World Bank through the current International Development Assistance (IDA) cycle 21. New Development Programmes: This […]

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. […]

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. […]