Pension Fund Insights: A Game Changer for Malawi’s Economic Landscape
Key Business Points Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor George Partridge has imposed K40 million fines on each Public Service Pension Trust Fund trustee for regulatory breaches. Trustees claim the penalties […]
Malawi’s Cheque Trends: What It Means for Your Business Strategy
Key Business Points Cheque transaction volumes in Malawi fell by 17.2% but total value rose by 15.4% in 2025, showing continued use for high-value payments. The Reserve Bank of Malawi’s […]
Safeguarding Power, Empowering Growth: Regional Utilities Unite Against Vandalism
Key Business Points Energy infrastructure vandalism is costing regional utilities billions annually, threatening electricity supply stability and investor confidence Sapp is developing a regional security framework to combat cross-border vandalism […]
Manufacturers Struggle Under Heavy Tax Burden – What It Means for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points New taxes and rising costs are driving down production and sales across Malawi’s manufacturing sector Small businesses struggle to access affordable credit despite the central bank’s recent […]
EIU Projects Inflation Surge to 29% Amid Economic Challenges
Key Business Points Malawi’s annual average inflation rate is projected to surge to 29% in 2026 due to fuel price hikes and Middle East conflict, nearly doubling current estimates Consumers […]
Banks’ Profit Surge Signals Confidence in Malawi’s Economic Future
Key Business Points The financial sector is set to grow by 5.7 percent in 2026 through private sector investment rather than government borrowing, signaling a shift in credit flows. Annual […]
Financial Opportunities in Climate Crisis: Navigating the Path Forward in Malawi
Key Business Points Current climate financing structures remain inaccessible and deliver funds mainly as loans, increasing debt burdens for countries like Malawi. Weak national systems and accountability gaps hinder effective […]
Nico’s K323 Billion Profit Fuels Malawi’s Economic Growth Engine
Key Business Points Nico Holdings plc achieved a record profit after tax of K323.5 billion in 2025, a 141% increase driven by banking and life insurance growth NBS Bank and […]
Malawi SMEs: Leveraging the COMESA Payment Platform for Growth and Efficiency
Key Business Points SMEs can now trade across Malawi’s borders using local currency through Comesa’s new digital payment platform The system reduces costs and foreign exchange risks for cross-border traders, […]
Grants, Growth, and Green Gains: Transforming Malawi’s Agricultural Sector Through Sustainable Energy
Key Business Points Up to $300,000 (€520 million) in matching grants now available for Malawian businesses driving clean energy innovations in agriculture Technical assistance of up to $35,000 offered to […]