Navigating Monetary Tides: How Malawi’s Central Bank Decision Impacts Business Growth
Key Business Points Slow Down in Broad Money Supply Growth: Malawi’s broad money supply growth has slowed for the third consecutive month, reflecting the impact of tight monetary policy and […]
Thriving Through Adversity: Navigating Malawi’s Economic Challenges for Business Success
Key Business Points Stabilize costs: Monitor and control costs, particularly food costs, to mitigate the impact of inflation on your business. Diversify supplies: Explore alternative suppliers and sources to reduce […]
Malawi’s Economy Quivers with K27bn Badea Investment: A Beacon for Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi has secured a $16 million facility from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (Badea) for the Mponela Water Project, which will provide potable water […]
Malawi’s Business Revolution: Collaborative Growth for SME Success
Key Business Points Establishing a unified union for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi will enhance advocacy for policies that promote growth and development. The union will facilitate collaboration […]
Driving Growth: How Innovation and Investment Can Supercharge Malawi’s Food Security
Key Business Points Invest in climate-resilient agriculture to ensure food security and stability in the face of climate change. Leverage digital innovation, including artificial intelligence, to transform farming practices and […]
Driving Malawi’s Economic Growth: What’s Holding Back Export Ambitions?
Key Business Points To achieve the National Export Strategy (NES II) goals, Malawi’s exports must more than double to $2.89 billion by 2026, requiring a significant increase in production and […]
Strengthening Malawi’s Economic Foundations: Navigating the Risks of Depleting Forex Reserves Amidst Trade Balance Gains
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves have dropped by $33.5 million, raising concerns about the country’s external sustainability. The trade deficit has narrowed, but the persistent deficit and weakening […]
Malawi’s Growth Catalyst: Nkhotakota to Become Hub of Japanese Investment and Innovation
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community can expect a significant boost in foreign investment, with the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) securing $5 billion in commitments from Chinese investors […]
Thriving in Malawi: Navigating Economic Growth and Opportunities
Key Business Points Malawi’s high inflation rate does not meet the full criteria for a hyperinflationary economy under International Accounting Standards 29 (IAS 29). The country’s functional currency, the Kwacha, […]
Thriving in Turbulent Times: Navigating Malawi’s Tobacco Industry for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s 2025 tobacco marketing season is underperforming, with an 18% decline in revenue compared to the same period in 2024. The total volume of tobacco sold has […]