Boosting Business, Building a Better Future: Strengthening Social Protection in Malawi
Key Business Points The Malawian government has launched the National Social Protection Policy, repositioning the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR) to the Malawi Social Registry (MSR) to enhance social protection programmes. […]
Building a Competitive Edge: Why Malawi’s Architects Must Prioritize Local Innovation
Key Business Points Adopt a transformative mindset to design infrastructure that aligns with Africa’s cultural, economic, and climatic realities. Embrace local and sustainable solutions, incorporating indigenous materials and ancestral knowledge […]
Malawi’s Sugar Sector: Price Capping to Boost Business, Drive Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Malawian government plans to introduce legislation to cap prices for essential commodities, including sugar, but experts warn this move may be unsustainable and counter-productive. To address […]
Boosting Malawi’s Business Resilience: Overcoming Sustainability Challenges for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Key Business Points Access to capital is a major challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi, with only a small percentage having access to credit from commercial banks. […]
Malawi’s Economy on the Block: Government Takes the Helm on Critical Commodities
Key Business Points The Malawian government will adopt a protectionist stance in the production of strategic commodities, including sugar, to ensure supply stability and control. The government will revoke sugar […]
Boosting Malawi’s Tea Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for Business Growth
Key Business Points Increase production, improve prices: Malawi’s tea industry needs to focus on increasing production while improving prices to boost total revenues. Strengthen smallholder institutions: Supporting smallholder tea farmers […]
Malawi’s Gateway to China: Unlocking New Trade horizons with Tariff Free Policy
Key Business Points Malawian businesses should take full advantage of China’s 100 percent tariff-free trade policy to expand their export footprint in China. Local entrepreneurs should identify and recommend potential […]
Boosting Malawi’s Economy: EU to Continue Vital Direct Budget Support
Key Business Points The European Union will continue providing direct budget support to Malawi despite the cancellation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The EU’s budget […]
Boosting Malawi’s Agricultural Economy: What Cotton Farmers Can Expect in the Upcoming Sales Season
Key Business Points Cotton prices are expected to rise, with the government setting a minimum buying price of K1,400 per kilogramme, up from K900 per kg last year. Farmers are […]
NBM Paves the Way for SME Agrotech Revolution in Malawi
Key Business Points The National Bank of Malawi has launched a funding window for small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the agricultural sector to access working capital. The funding window […]