Revitalizing Malawi’s Agro Sector: A Key to Igniting Economic Growth
Key Business Points Agriculture sector growth is hindered by structural, climatic, and policy challenges, despite substantial investments, affecting its contribution to Malawi’s GDP. Value addition and private sector engagement are […]
Catalyzing Malawi’s Economic Surge: Igniting Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points Malawi’s economic development has been slow, with GDP per capita growing from $197 in 1965 to $394 in 2021, averaging under 1.5 percent growth per year, highlighting […]
Malawi’s Dairy Sector Sees 42% Price Surge: Opportunity for Growth or Profitability Pitfall for Local Farmers?
Key Business Points Dairy farmers in Malawi can expect a significant increase in milk prices, with a 42% rise since April to K700 per litre, as processors aim to meet […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Agricultural Sector: Kawale’s Call to Action for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Agricultural transformation is underway in Malawi, with the government encouraging farmers to shift from subsistence to commercial farming practices to drive economic growth. The 21st National Agriculture […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Procurement: A K169bn Opportunity for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Efficient public procurement can save Malawi up to K169.4 billion per year, according to the World Bank, which can be allocated to essential public services. Applying a […]
RBM Eases Currency Exchange Rules: A Game Changer for Malawi Businesses
Key Business Points Exporters in Malawi can now apply for exemption from the mandatory conversion of export proceeds, which requires selling 25% of export earnings to the Reserve Bank of […]
Njati’s Appointment as Secretary to Treasury: A New Era for Malawi’s Economic Growth and Investment Opportunities
Key Business Points Appointment of New Secretary to the Treasury: Heatherwick Njati has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Treasury by President Lazarus Chakwera, overseeing the country’s treasury […]
IMF Endorses Ambitious Plan to Supercharge Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed Malawi’s agriculture, tourism, mining, and manufacturing (ATMM) strategy, recognizing its potential for macroeconomic stability and reduced food inflation. The agriculture […]
Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: MBS Introduces Cutting Edge Certification System to Supercharge Business Growth
Key Business Points The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is introducing an upgraded product certification system, ISO/IEC 17065 Product Certification Scheme, to enhance the country’s participation in regional and international […]
Malawi’s Economy Gets $2.9 Billion Shot in the Arm as RBM Forex Reserves Surge
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has been a net seller of forex since 2019, with $2.9 billion sold to Authorized Dealer Banks (ADBs) and only $2.4 […]