Malawi Banks Set Sights on Global Expansion, Poised to Revitalize National Economy
Key Business Points Malawian banks are expanding regionally, with at least three local banks either expanding into new markets or negotiating to purchase controlling stakes in foreign banks, signaling the […]
Powering Prosperity: Tapping into Malawi’s Electrification Potential to Fuel Business Growth
Key Business Points Electricity access growth: Malawi’s current annual growth rate of 3% may not be sufficient to achieve the target of 70% electricity access by 2030, with experts predicting […]
Fueling Growth: Malawi’s Stock Market Beckons Investors to Tap Emerging Opportunities
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has generated over 90 percent return on share investments in the first half of the year, providing a lucrative opportunity for investors […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: $55m Afreximbank Partnership Set to Energize Economy
Key Business Points Investment Opportunity: The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to invest in Malawi’s $55.1 million 50 megawatts (mw) solar energy project at Nkhoma in Lilongwe, highlighting […]
Malawi’s Rising Costs: 37.6% Producer Price Surge in Q1 – What It Means for Your Business
Key Business Points Rising producer prices: Malawi’s producer prices have increased by 37.6 percent in the first quarter of 2025, driven by soaring food processing costs and inflation, which may […]
Catalyzing Malawi’s Economic Revival: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Addressing economic decline: Malawi’s key economic players are urging swift action to fix the country’s ailing economy, with a focus on implementing reforms within the first 100 […]
Accelerating Capital Growth: Fueling Malawi’s Economic Prosperity
Key Business Points Business capital growth in Malawi has significantly decelerated to 5% in 2020 from 23% in 2017, primarily due to macroeconomic instability, highlighting the need for entrepreneurs to […]
Fueling Growth: National Bank of Malawi Empowers SMEs to Drive Job Creation and Economic Expansion
Key Business Points SMEs play a crucial role in creating job opportunities for Malawians, and their growth is essential for the country’s economic development. National Bank of Malawi (NBM) is […]
Malawi’s Mineral Wealth: A $3 Billion Game Changer for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s mining sector has the potential to generate $3 billion annually, equivalent to the country’s essential import requirements, making it a game-changer for the economy. The sector […]
Empowering Women Led Businesses: RBM and Partners Drive Economic Growth through SME Reforms
Key Business Points Financial education and targeted credit reforms are crucial for women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to overcome long-standing barriers to growth in Malawi. Limited access to […]