Malawi Tops Comesa FDI Charts: Capitalizing on Region’s Largest Investment Inflows
Key Business Points Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Comesa region has surged by 154 percent to $65 billion in 2024, presenting new opportunities for Malawian businesses to attract international […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: MPs and Experts Weigh in on Budget Reforms to Revitalize the Economy
Key Business Points The Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn) is urging for stronger budget oversight to prevent fiscal authorities from having excessive control and to reduce the risk of abuse. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: MEJN Pushes for Fiscal Overhaul to Drive Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Fiscal reforms are crucial to addressing Malawi’s rising public debt, persistent fiscal deficits, and widening inequalities in the tax system, which threaten to undermine economic recovery. Debt […]
Government Lures Investors to Fuel Malawi’s Industrial Growth
Key Business Points Private-sector investment is crucial for Malawi’s industrialisation ambitions, with the government calling for increased investment to stimulate job creation and support inclusive economic growth. Six priority areas […]
K75bn Injection to Ignite Growth: World Bank Powers Malawi’s Small Businesses
Key Business Points Low-cost loans of K75 billion ($66.4 million) have been disbursed to 48 830 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malawi, easing access to capital for businesses […]
Tackling Labour Trafficking: A Key to Safeguarding Malawi’s Future Workforce and Economic Growth
Key Business Points Labour exploitation is a significant concern for Malawian youths seeking employment abroad, with many facing inhumane working conditions and restricted freedom. Due diligence is crucial for job […]
Navigating Malawi’s Currency Challenges: Strategies for Business Resilience Amidst Kwacha Volatility
Key Business Points The kwacha is projected to weaken further between 2026 and 2029, with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecasting a depreciation to K2,438 against the dollar in 2026 […]
Illovo Sugar’s Soaring Profits: A Sweet Spot for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc has reported a 250 percent increase in profit after-tax to K77 billion in the year ended August 31, driven by strong performance despite […]
Navigating Malawi’s Financial Landscape: Opportunities for Growth and Resilience
Key Business Points Debt management reforms are crucial for Malawi to protect itself from tightening global financial conditions, with the country’s external debt stock growing from $1.02 billion in 2010 […]
Catalyzing Growth: Migration Project Drives Economic Opportunities in Malawi
Key Business Points The Migration Information and Data Analysis System (Midas) project is streamlining data collection in border areas to enhance trade facilitation and national security in Malawi. The project […]