Revitalizing Malawi’s Maize Sector: Navigating Production Costs for Sustainable Economic Growth
Key Business Points Uncertainty over access to affordable agricultural inputs may impact productivity in Malawi’s agricultural sector, potentially leading to food insecurity and poverty. The new government must provide policy […]
Powering Malawi’s Economic Resurgence: The Rise of Youth Led Investment and Growth
Key Business Points Increasing participation in the stock market: The number of trades on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has risen from 10,736 in 2023 to 14,471 in 2024, indicating […]
Revolutionizing Fiscal Accountability: ECAMA Drives Business Growth through Enhanced Budget Transparency in Malawi
Key Business Points The Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) is advocating for increased citizen participation in the country’s budgeting processes to ensure transparency and accountability. Procurement practices and inflated invoicing […]
Fueling Growth: Ecama’s Stance on Restored Cost Reflective Pricing Revitalizes Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has restored cost-reflective fuel pricing through the automatic pricing mechanism (APM), which may lead to inflationary pressure and strain household budgets. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: The Power of Strategic Partnerships
Key Business Points Enhanced internet connectivity is being rolled out to over 2,000 more public institutions in Malawi, including schools and offices, through the Malawi Digital Project, a $74 million […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Economists Weigh in on Strategic Borrowing Plans
Key Business Points Fiscal discipline is crucial for Malawi’s economy, as excessive borrowing can suffocate the economy and mortgage the country’s future, according to economists. The government’s borrowing plan should […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Experts Advocate for Bold Tax Reforms to Fuel Growth
Key Business Points Boosting domestic revenue collection is crucial for Malawi’s economic stability, as continued reliance on aid and borrowing poses a significant threat, according to tax experts. Comprehensive tax […]
Driving Malawi’s Prosperity: Ecama and MCCCI Outline Key Strategies for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Macroeconomic stability is crucial for Malawi’s business community, and the new government should prioritize measures to achieve it, including stabilizing the exchange rate and rebuilding fiscal space. […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: World Bank Insights to Catalyze Job Creation and Economic Expansion
Key Business Points Urgent reforms are needed to stimulate large-scale job creation in Malawi and sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Bank, to address the rapidly expanding labour force. Insufficient […]
Navigating the US Agoa Expiry: Opportunities and Challenges for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) may impact Malawi’s light manufacturing sector, making exports to the US market less competitive due to tariffs. […]