Malawi’s Donor Funding Shift: What It Means for Business Growth
Key Business Points Funding shift: Malawi must raise domestic revenue by 2027 to replace falling donor aid for social protection programmes. Revenue measures: VAT base rationalization, fuel levy changes, mining […]
Closing the Regional Trade Gap: Strategic Opportunities for Malawian Business
Key Business Points Focus on improving export quality and lowering production costs to stay competitive in the regional market. Streamline cross border logistics to speed up the movement of goods […]
Malawian Cotton: The Next Frontier for China Market Expansion
Key Business Points Adopt mechanised harvesting for cotton to meet China’s quality standards and access the large raw cotton market. Learn from Daizhuang Village’s biodiversity‑based agriculture model to boost yields, […]
NBM and Akiba Cement Tanzania‑Malawi Investment Alliance
Key Business Points Leverage NBM’s stake in Akiba Commercial Bank to simplify cross-border payments and financing for Malawi traders eyeing Tanzanian markets. Use the Tanzania-Malawi Investment Forum as a platform […]
Tobacco Revenue Falls 47% to $286.7 Million: A Wake Up Call for Malawi’s Business Community
Key Business Points Tobacco revenue fell sharply to $286.7 million, so businesses linked to farming, transport, warehousing and rural retail should plan for weaker cash flow. Farmers need cost control […]
Malawi Business Forum: Fueling Job Creation and Forex Generation
Key Business Points Grassroots investment essential: empowering local groups to turn natural resources into income and foreign exchange. Community cooperatives can boost earnings: with export market access, locally made products […]
EIB and Centenary Bank’s €7.5M Pact to Fuel Malawi’s SME Growth
Key Business Points Centenary Bank’s new €7.5 million facility opens funding for smallholder farmers, MSMEs and agri-food businesses. Half the money targets women’s economic empowerment, creating a clear opportunity for […]
Narrow Exports Threaten Malawi’s Business Growth
Key Business Points Diversify exports now – Reducing reliance on tobacco is critical to stabilise Malawi’s foreign‑exchange reserves and protect businesses that need hard currency. Boost non‑tobacco sectors – Agriculture […]
NPM launches Malawi’s premier business expo at BICC on Nov 28
Key Business Points Register to exhibit at the NPM Business Show on November 28 Prepare special festive offers to attract direct buyers Attend the Year End Awards Gala for networking […]
Malawi’s 84% Fuel Import Surge Raises Business Costs
Key Business Points Local businesses must prepare for significantly higher transportation and production costs as the fuel import bill surges. Mabizinesi should explore kugulitsa (efficient fuel use) to protect their […]