Malawi Businesses Demand End to Fuel Taxes Amid Economic Strain
Key Business Points Malawi’s business sector is calling for removal of government fuel levies to reduce high petrol and diesel prices SMEs and other businesses are facing increased production costs […]
Agriculture Loans Decline – What It Means for Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Total commercial bank lending to the private sector has doubled over the last five years, signaling increased access to capital. Despite the growth in lending, the agriculture […]
Innovating Tax Collection: How Digital Stamps Reshape Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points Excise tax revenue from alcoholic beverages in Malawi increased by 500-600% after digital tax stamps were introduced in 2024, demonstrating stronger compliance and formal sector growth. Over […]
Malawi’s Sacco Success: A Model for Economic Growth and Opportunity
Key Business Points United Civil Servants Sacco achieved a surplus of K15.7 billion and declared a K4.6 billion dividend for the 2024-25 financial year, positioning it as a strong financial […]
FMBCH Revenue Surge: K266bn Profit Signals Strategic Regional Growth
Key Business Points FMBCH’s 47% profit growth to $152 million (K266 billion) shows strong regional diversification is working for Malawian-owned institutions Loans exceeding $900 million (K1.5 trillion) and deposits over […]
Malawi’s Fuel Pricing Shift: A Game Changer for Businesses and Investors
Key Business Points Malawi must maintain the Automatic Pricing Mechanism for fuel to avoid accumulating arrears to suppliers The Price Stabilisation Fund is being replenished after years of depletion under […]
MCI Warns of Rising Trade Risks, Calls for Strategic Economic Transformation
Key Business Points The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) urges local firms to pivot toward regional markets under the AfCFTA framework amid global trade route disruptions. […]
AfDB Powers Malawi’s Future with K44 Billion Infrastructure Boost
Key Business Points The African Development Bank has provided Malawi with a $23 million grant to rehabilitate key hydro power plants, ensuring critical protection of existing electricity generation capacity. Minister […]
National Single Window: The Game Changer for Malawi’s Trade and Business Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s National Single Window (NSW) system is nearing full rollout, enabling traders to submit all import/export documentation through one digital platform, cutting processing time and costs. The […]
FDH Bank’s Profits Soar: A Sign of Malawi’s Economic Momentum
Key Business Points FDH Bank’s profit after-tax more than doubled to K147.8 billion in 2025, signalling strong financial health and growth The bank expanded its loan book by 65% and […]