Malawi’s Economic Growth Halted: Illovo Sugar Export Impasse
Key Business Points The Ministry of Trade and Industry has blocked Illovo Sugar’s export of sugar to prioritize domestic supply, highlighting the government’s efforts to ensure food security and stability […]
Empowering Malawi’s Business Landscape: A Strategic Partnership with the Australian University
Key Business Points Malawi’s business sector can expect enhanced research and development capabilities through a new partnership between the Malawi School of Government (MSG) and Australia’s Royal Melbourne Institute of […]
Sealing the Leap: MRA Introduces Tax Stamps on Import Declarations to Enhance Malawi’s Trade Efficiency
Key Business Points Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has fully integrated the Automated System for Customs Data and Kalondola (excise tax stamp) System to streamline import declarations and excise stamp requirements […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economic Growth: Turning Around Declining Wholesale and Retail Sectors
Key Business Points Foreign exchange shortages have significantly impacted Malawi’s wholesale and retail sector, leading to a decline in sector output and economic activity. Policy changes, such as temporary import […]
Boosting Business Opportunities: Malawi’s Sugar Industry Reform Unleashed
Key Business Points The Malawian government is overhauling the sugar industry to address persistent shortages, stabilize prices, and promote local participation in distribution. The reforms prioritize local empowerment in sugar […]
Mzuni’s 20MW Power Boost: A Game Changer for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Malawi’s business community can expect a new $20 million solar power plant to be built in Mzuzu, providing an alternative source of electricity and reducing reliance on […]
Boosting Business, Building a Better Future: Strengthening Social Protection in Malawi
Key Business Points The Malawian government has launched the National Social Protection Policy, repositioning the Unified Beneficiary Registry (UBR) to the Malawi Social Registry (MSR) to enhance social protection programmes. […]
Building a Competitive Edge: Why Malawi’s Architects Must Prioritize Local Innovation
Key Business Points Adopt a transformative mindset to design infrastructure that aligns with Africa’s cultural, economic, and climatic realities. Embrace local and sustainable solutions, incorporating indigenous materials and ancestral knowledge […]
Malawi’s Sugar Sector: Price Capping to Boost Business, Drive Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Malawian government plans to introduce legislation to cap prices for essential commodities, including sugar, but experts warn this move may be unsustainable and counter-productive. To address […]
Boosting Malawi’s Business Resilience: Overcoming Sustainability Challenges for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Key Business Points Access to capital is a major challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi, with only a small percentage having access to credit from commercial banks. […]