Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing Comesa Rulings to Fuel Business Growth in Key Sectors
Key Business Points The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) is enforcing Comesa rulings on pay television services and airline accountability to protect consumers from unfair trading practices. Cross-border cooperation […]
Breaking Monopolies: Empowering Malawi’s Market with Fair Competition
Key Business Points Economic Sabotage Bill development is urgently needed to protect Malawian citizens from high costs of strategic commodities like maize due to hoarding. Artificial food shortages caused by […]
Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Storm: Strategies for Business Resilience and Growth
Key Business Points Fiscal deficits and inflation are major concerns for Malawi’s economy, with the World Bank warning of a widening fiscal deficit to 12.6 percent of GDP in 2025, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Mining Sector: A New Era of Economic Opportunity
Key Business Points Diversification of the mining sector is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and the government’s initiative to stop artisanal mining and exportation of raw minerals requires careful consideration. […]
Safeguarding Malawi’s Economy: Tackling the Surge in Cargo Theft and Its Devastating Business Consequences
Key Business Points Increased incidents of theft are affecting logistics and courier service providers in Malawi, with CTS Courier being a notable example, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. […]
Currency Crunch Hits Malawi’s Fertiliser Imports: Navigating the Economic Fallout for Business
Key Business Points Fertiliser availability is under threat due to foreign exchange challenges, which may impact the upcoming production season in Malawi. Fertiliser companies currently hold around 267,000 metric tonnes, […]
Harnessing Legislative Power: How Malawi’s SMEs CanTap into Lucrative Government Contracts
Key Business Points The new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Act is set to unlock participation of small businesses in public procurement, providing a framework for their growth and […]
Elevating Malawi’s Business Landscape: Standard Bank’s Enhanced Executive Banking Solutions
Key Business Points Standard Bank Malawi plc has launched a revamped Executive Banking Customer Value Proposition, designed to cater to the complex financial needs of high-net-worth individuals. This comprehensive package […]
Driving Prosperity in Malawi: Insurance Sector Set to Fuel Economic Expansion
Key Business Points Insurance market expansion is expected through newly enacted legislation, potentially increasing market reach and accessibility for businesses and individuals in Malawi. Despite liquidity challenges, the insurance market […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Financial Landscape: The Advent of Digital Banking
Key Business Points Digital banks are coming to Malawi with the introduction of a new licensing and regulations framework, set to modernise the country’s financial sector and expand access to […]