Rare Earths:Malawi’s Hidden Treasure for Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s mineral wealth in rare earths, rutile, and graphite offers a chance to diversify the economy beyond agriculture and reduce reliance on donor aid. Local processing, skills […]
Sovereign Bond Rates Fall to 10% – Malawi Economy Set for Expansion
Key Business Points Monitor falling government interest rates as they signal a shift in how banks manage their money. Prepare high quality business plans to tap into the growing pool […]
Accelerate Growth
Key Business Points Digital payments expansion across Southern Africa will bring faster, more secure transaction options to Malawi’s growing fintech sector Financial inclusion advancement through new banking solutions that reach […]
Regulatory Bottleneck Cripples Malawi’s Mining Growth – The Times Group
Key Business Points Regulatory Uncertainty: Malawi’s mining sector still operates under a 1985 regulation, while newer laws from 2019 and 2023 remain unimplemented, creating confusion for investors and license holders. […]
RBM Issues Stricter Rules for Malawi Forex Bureaus
The Reserve Bank of Malawi has introduced stricter regulations for forex bureaus, including two-year licensing and higher capital limits. Here is how local businesses and SMEs can navigate these new compliance rules.
From Hand to Mouth to Purchasing Power: Growing Malawi Businesses Through Household Demand
Key Business Points Improve household income – Target policies that raise wages, especially for rural workers, to reduce the 40 % of rural families whose earnings cannot meet basic needs. Invest […]
Urbanisation Pause: Business Opportunities in Malawi
Key Business Points Focus investment on rural agriculture productivity to boost consumption among the poorest and drive inclusive growth. Prioritise labour‑intensive sectors such as agro‑processing and light manufacturing to create […]
Lindian Resources Ends Kangankunde Offtake Deal, Shaping Malawi’s Market Outlook
Key Business Points Take control of sales: Lindian Resources now chooses its own buyers and pricing, opening space for local traders to negotiate directly. Project stays on track: Commissioning of […]
Unlocking Growth
Key Business Points Formalise informal enterprises: only 4 % of non‑farm businesses are registered, presenting a large pool of potential tax‑paying, credit‑worthy firms. Leverage the Integrated Household Survey (IHS6) data to […]
Business Leaders Call for Immediate Debt Reform to Secure Malawi’s Economic Future
Key Business Points Monitor Malawi’s public debt at K24 trillion (about 90.8 % of GDP) and press for transparent reporting to reduce fiscal uncertainty for investors, especially for the bizinesi community. […]