Reshaping Malawi’s Hospitality Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s hospitality sector has shown mixed results in the first half of the year, with leading players such as Sunbird Tourism plc and Blantyre Hotels plc (BHL) […]
Record Breaking K3.78 Trillion Money Supply: A New Era of Growth Opportunities for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Heightened liquidity in Malawi’s economy is reflected in the record narrow money supply (M1) of K3.78 trillion in June 2025, a 12.1 percent increase from May’s K3.37 […]
Fueling Malawi’s Economic Surge: Harnessing Comesa Trade Opportunities
Key Business Points Malawi’s trade balance has worsened by 22.3 percent in eight months to August this year, hitting $1.84 billion, due to lack of market-targeted production and aggregation at […]
Fuel Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Fuel price hike: The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has increased fuel prices by 38.30% for petrol and 28.02% for diesel, making Malawi’s prices higher than some […]
Elevating Malawi’s Economic Resilience: Harnessing Opportunities Amidst Shifting Social Protection Trends
Key Business Points Eroding purchasing power: Malawi’s social cash transfer value has decreased by 25% to roughly K12,300 in real terms, affecting poor and vulnerable households, particularly women and children. […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: MCCCI’s Quest for a Resilient Economy
Key Business Points The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) is urging the government to stabilise the economy and implement investment-friendly policies to support the private sector. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Expert Insights for a Prosperous Future
Key Business Points The incoming DPP administration in Malawi faces urgent economic choices to restore fiscal discipline and credibility, with a need for tighter expenditure management, realistic budgets, and transparent […]
CfTC Endorses Shoprite Exit: A New Era for Malawi’s Retail Landscape and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Shoprite Holdings’ exit from Malawi has been endorsed by the Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC), allowing the company to sell its local assets to Karson Investment […]
Britam Insurance Injects K5 Million into Malawi’s Education Sector through Spelling Bee Competition
Key Business Points Britam Insurance Malawi has donated K5 million to support this year’s Spelling Bee Competition, demonstrating its commitment to quality education and sustainable development. The company’s investment in […]
Malawi Seeks New Trade Frontiers: Tapping Africa and China for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Duty-free access to the US market under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) has expired, leaving Malawi’s exporters facing uncertainty and potential tariffs. Local businesses must […]