Consumer Prices Drop: A Turning Point for Malawi’s Business Climate
Key Business Points Headline inflation in Malawi decreased to 23.8% in March 2025, the lowest since June 2022, driven mainly by easing food prices Non-food inflation remains elevated at 30.7%, […]
Malawi’s Digital Payment Revolution: Indian Firm Shares Game Changing Insights for Businesses
Key Business Points Malawi could save up to 2% of GDP by reducing cash handling costs through improved digital payment infrastructure Digital transaction records can help small businesses access credit […]
Policy Gridlock Drives Malawi’s Cost of Living Higher: What It Means for Your Business
Key Business Points Policy Conflicts are Driving Costs Up – The clash between expansionary fiscal policy and tight monetary measures is creating a fragile economy that cannot withstand shocks, leading […]
Drive Digital Affordability: RBM’s Cost Cutting Blueprint for Malawi’s Business Ecosystem
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s new 5-year strategy aims to lower digital transaction costs and improve network reliability in rural areas. Financial inclusion has doubled from 45% […]
Indian Firm Lays Groundwork for Malawi’s Digital Payment Revolution
Key Business Points Digital payment systems like UPI can reduce Malawi’s GDP spending on cash handling by up to two percent, freeing resources for infrastructure, education and healthcare. Small businesses […]
Malawi’s Policy Dispute Escalates Cost of Living: What It Means for Business and Investment
Key Business Points – Policy conflicts between expansionary fiscal spending and tight monetary measures are driving economic instability and distorting markets in Malawi – Rising debt levels above 90% of […]
Standard Bank Tops Malawi’s Banking Excellence Rankings
Key Business Points Standard Bank plc named best bank in Malawi 2026 for the fifth time – Award highlights the bank’s focus on digital innovation, financial inclusion and support for […]
NPC chief highlights fertilizer price concerns – The Times Group
Key Business Points Importing fertiliser at a landing cost of K50,000 is achievable and could ease the burden on local farmers and agribusinesses. Diversifying import channels may protect against price […]
Nico Life’s Profit Surge Elevates Group’s Annual Performance
Key Business Points Nico Life Insurance Company Limited’s profit soared by 246 percent to K155.6 billion in 2025, making it the main growth driver for Nico Holdings plc. The life […]
Forex reserves hit record low – The Times Group
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves hit a historic low in August 2025, raising concerns over import cover and economic stability. The government projects reserves will improve by mid-2026 […]