Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Ecam Proposes Tax Incentives to Spur Job Creation and Stimulate Growth
Key Business Points Rising youth unemployment poses serious economic and social risks, and the Employers’ Consultative Association of Malawi (Ecam) is urging government to introduce tax incentives to encourage job […]
Tapping into a Greener Future: Malawi’s Carbon Trading Opportunity for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Carbon trading is being positioned as a new source of climate finance in Malawi, offering opportunities for conservation, climate resilience, and community development without increasing public debt. […]
Navigating Malawi’s Fiscal Landscape: Opportunities for Business Growth Amidst Emerging Challenges
Key Business Points Debt levels are at historic highs: Malawi’s government debt is estimated to have reached nearly 70% of GDP in 2024, limiting the government’s ability to fund development […]
Catalyzing Growth: MCCCI Champions Private Sector Driven Mining Investment in Malawi
Key Business Points The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) is advocating for a private sector-driven Mining Investment Fund to boost revenue generation and management in the […]
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. […]