Accelerating Malawi’s Economic Growth: What Joseph Mwanamveka’s Vision Means for Business
Key Business Points Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamveka’s return brings a wealth of experience as an economist and banker, which could be beneficial in addressing Malawi’s current economic challenges. Rising […]
Malawi’s Economy Surges Ahead: MSE Sees Record Growth in Q3, Fuelling New Opportunities for Business and Investment
Key Business Points Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) performance surged in Q3, with the Malawi All Share Index (Masi) jumping 75% between July and September, making it one of the strongest […]
Empowering Malawi’s Female Entrepreneurs: Bridging the Government Contract Gap
Key Business Points Women-led businesses in Malawi access less than one percent of public sector contracts, highlighting a significant gap in participation and gender disparity in public procurement. The main […]
IMF Opens Door to New Funding Opportunities for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is requiring Malawi’s authorities to demonstrate a commitment to implementing radical economic policies and developing a comprehensive macroeconomic reform programme to secure […]
Malawi’s Economy Under Pressure: How Fuel Price Increases Will Affect Your Bottom Line
Key Business Points Fuel price hike: The recent 33.2% fuel hike will put pressure on households, with 60% of urban household budgets spent on food and transport, leading to painful […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Trade Hubs: Catalyzing Economic Growth through Strategic Policy Reforms
Key Business Points Aid for trade is uncertain: The International Trade Centre notes that aid for trade cannot be effective due to unclear official development assistance (ODA) decisions, affecting Malawi’s […]
Portland Sets Sights on Global Trade: Catalyzing Malawi’s Economic Growth Through Export Expansion
Key Business Points Portland Cement Malawi Limited is planning to export cement to regional markets once its new Balaka plant is operational, indicating a potential expansion of Malawi’s cement industry […]
Market Momentum Shifts: Malawi’s Economy Sees Significant Exchange Rate Drop
Key Business Points The Kwacha is gaining strength against the US dollar on the forex black market, with exchange rates dropping from K4,500 to K3,500 per dollar. This volatility reduction […]
Revitalizing Rural Economies: Diversification’s Key to Higher Incomes for Malawi’s Farmers
Key Business Points Malawian farmers are diversifying their crops and adopting integrated crop-livestock systems, which has led to increased incomes and resilience in the face of climate shocks. Legume cultivation […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing High Quality Data for Business Growth
Key Business Points Accurate economic statistics are crucial for Malawi’s business community to make informed decisions and drive growth, emphasizing the need for improved data collection and analysis. Economists stress […]