K8 Billion Debt Crisis: A Threat to Malawi’s Economic Growth and Business Stability
Key Business Points Businesses with outstanding tax arrears in Blantyre will be closed down following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum, as the city council seeks to recover approximately K8 […]
Malawi’s Trade Landscape: Clearing Agents’ Divergent Performance Sparks Opportunities for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community faced numerous economic challenges in 2025, including high inflation and forex scarcity, which negatively impacted customs clearing and freight handling businesses. The lack of […]
Malawi’s Economy on the Rise: Capitalizing on Stock Market Maturity
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has demonstrated remarkable growth, with market capitalisation increasing to K33.4 trillion (or $18.92 billion) from K12.1 trillion (or $7 billion) between January […]
Empowering Malawi’s Growth: Expanding Access to Finance for a Thriving Economy
Key Business Points Financial inclusion is a key area of focus for Swift Capital, as the company aims to contribute to Malawi’s national financial inclusion agenda and address the challenges […]
Malawi’s State Owned Enterprises Post K34 Billion Profit: A New Era of Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Malawi have turned around their performance, moving from a combined loss of K66.5 billion in 2024 to a profit of K34.1 billion this […]
Funding Revolution: Cooperatives Push for Autonomous Banking in Malawi
Key Business Points Malawi’s cooperative movement is pushing for the establishment of a cooperative bank to better serve their financial needs and protect their interests. A cooperative bank would provide […]
K70 Billion Windfall: How Civil Servants’ Asset Growth Can Energize Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points UCS Sacco’s impressive growth is expected to yield a K14 billion profit in 2025, with assets worth K70 billion, making it a significant player in Malawi’s financial […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Tackling SOE Governance Challenges to Drive Fiscal Stability and Growth
Key Business Points Weak governance and political interference in State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undermining Malawi’s public finances, warns the World Bank, highlighting the need for reforms to improve transparency and […]
Navigating Turbulence: Strategies for Malawi Businesses to Thrive Amidst Economic Fluctuations
Key Business Points High inflation rates have persisted in Malawi, with the cost of living increasing significantly, affecting both households and businesses, with a K2,000 being able to buy less […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economic Landscape: Attracting Investors and Fueling Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign direct investment (FDI) stands at $220 million, lagging behind regional peers such as South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, due to a hostile business climate […]