Narrowing Fiscal Gaps: Strategies to Revitalize Malawi’s Tax Base and Stimulate Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s tax revenue contribution to the national budget has declined to 67 percent in the 2024/25 fiscal year, the lowest in recent years, affecting the government’s ability […]
Malawi’s Economic Growth Gets K2bn Injection: NBM Development Bank Lands Scottish Government Grant
Key Business Points NBM Development Bank Limited has secured a £900,000 grant from the Scottish Government to support women-led enterprises in Malawi, with the first tranche of £265,000 to be […]
Empowering Malawi’s Economic Growth: MSME Act Set to Catalyze Business Expansion
Key Business Points The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act (2024) aims to create a conducive environment for the growth of MSMEs in Malawi, aligning with the country’s industrialisation […]
Stabilizing Maize Prices: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Maize price volatility is a significant concern for Malawi’s business community, with prices expected to rise in the lean season unless market interventions are introduced. Policy interventions […]
Fueling Malawi’s Trade Rise: How Digital Payments Are Supercharging SME Exports
Key Business Points Digital transformation is key to unlocking Malawi’s export-oriented SME sector, with fintech innovation playing a crucial role in driving growth. To achieve sustained growth, stronger digital infrastructure, […]
Harvesting Prosperity: Navigating Malawi’s Tobacco Industry Upswing
Key Business Points The Tobacco season has been described as a mixed bag, with the prolonged selling season elevating costs for industry players despite ensuring farmers sell their remaining bales. […]
Tapping Growth: Lilongwe Water Board’s Strategic Push to Meet Soaring Customer Demand
Key Business Points Water supply expansion: The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) is increasing its Kamuzu Dam storage capacity from 5 million litres to 25 million litres to meet growing demand […]
Malawi’s $2 Billion Opportunity: Harnessing the Power of SMEs to Fuel Economic Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s SMEs have the potential to generate up to $2 billion annually if each of the estimated 1.6 million small and medium enterprises exports goods worth just […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Global Support for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Debt restructuring is a key focus for Malawi’s government through the Sevilla Forum, which aims to promote fairer lending and lower borrowing costs, providing potential relief for […]
Market Volatility Sparks Concerns for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Stock market analysts warn of an imminent pullback in prices due to recent share price surges on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), with some stocks considered "overbought" […]