Malawi Stock Exchange Sees Surge in Value Driven Investments, Catalyzing Growth Opportunities
Key Business Points Value-led trading has become a hallmark of the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), with investors trading fewer shares but at substantially higher values, indicating a mature and resilient […]
Tax Burden Shifts to Consumers: What Malawi Businesses Need to Know
Key Business Points The 0.05 percent bank transfer levy may make almost all banking activities taxable, with customers bearing the costs, according to the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM). The […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: Capitalizing on Opportunities, Mitigating Financial Losses
Key Business Points Foreign capital dominance in Malawi’s mining sector may limit the country’s ability to retain significant mineral revenue, with most export proceeds likely to be remitted to foreign […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Export Potential: Catalysts for Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s produce exports, particularly for soya beans, legumes, groundnuts, and macadamia nuts, have significant unrealised export potential of up to 70 percent, hindering the country’s exports growth. […]
Treasuries’ Heavy Rollovers: How Malawi Businesses Can Mitigate Rising Borrowing Costs
Key Business Points High borrowing costs in Malawi are driven by the government’s reliance on debt rollovers, keeping Treasury yields high and squeezing space for cheaper private sector lending. The […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing the Power of Competitive Pricing
Key Business Points Tobacco growers are calling for a review of the cost of production formula to account for climate change-related uncertainties, which are increasing production costs and affecting profits. […]
Malawi Telecom Giant TNM Rewards Employees with 20% Salary Hike and 3 Month Bonus, Fueling Business Growth and Talent Retention
Key Business Points Record financial performance in 2025 has led to Telecom Networks Malawi (TNM) rewarding its employees with bonuses equivalent to three months’ salary, indicating a positive trend in […]
Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Landscape: Strategies to Mitigate High Borrowing Costs and Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points High lending rates in Malawi are deterring businesses from borrowing, with average rates at 37.3 percent, while deposit rates are only 4.3 percent, making it unattractive for […]
Revitalizing State Enterprises: A New Era for Malawi’s Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points The government plans to transform State-owned enterprises (SOEs) to drive economic growth and relieve the financial burden on the Central government. Private sector investment is crucial for […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Navigating Forex Challenges and Policy Reforms for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Access to foreign exchange remains a challenge for Malawi’s private sector, with the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) calling for a further reduction […]