Taming Malawi’s Debt Burden: Strategies for a Prosperous Economic Future
Key Business Points Debt management: The African Development Bank, World Bank, and United Nations have proposed eight short-and medium-term measures to help Malawi regain debt sustainability, including tightening expenditure controls […]
Malawi’s Manufacturing Sector Sees Steady Uptick in 2025, Fueling Economic Momentum
Key Business Points The manufacturing sector in Malawi is projected to grow by 1.8 percent in 2025, a rebound from 0.2 percent last year, driven by better agriculture output and […]
Malawi’s SME Sector: A Year of Resilience and Growth Amidst Challenges in 2025
Key Business Points SMEs in Malawi faced significant challenges in 2025, including high interest rates, rising inflation, and limited access to finance, which reduced consumer purchasing power and drove up […]
Malawi’s Stock Exchange Surges: K33 Trillion Milestone Fuels Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) closes 2025 with a high note, with the overall market measure more than doubling to 619,000 points and market capitalization hitting K33 […]
Taming Inflation: The Key to Igniting Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Inflation rates in Malawi have declined for the first time in five months, standing at 27.9 percent in November, primarily due to lower food prices, which is […]
Cotton Production Surge: Illovo’s Strategic Move to Revitalize Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc has expanded its cotton-growing venture to 700 hectares, aiming to earn $600 000 from the cash crop. The company’s cotton production is focused […]
Cannabis Trade in Jeopardy: Forex Challenges Threaten Malawi’s Emerging Industry
Key Business Points Foreign exchange shortages are delaying the commissioning of MMCL’s multi-million-dollar processing factory in Lilongwe, a project that could generate significant export revenues for Malawi. The factory, once […]
Malawi’s Import Burden Swells: 20% Trade Deficit Surge in 11 Months Poses New Challenges for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Malawi’s trade deficit has increased by 20% to $2.4 billion (about K4.2 trillion) in the 11 months to November, driven by a surge in imports and a […]
Powering Malawi’s Growth: Harnessing Intra Africa Trade Opportunities
Key Business Points Intra-African trade is on the rise, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aiming to create a market of over 1.3 billion people and a combined […]
Optimizing Economic Growth: Smart Financial Strategies for Malawi’s Business Leaders
Key Business Points Households are advised to exercise restraint in spending due to high inflation and borrowing costs, which could lead to financial strain in the New Year, with the […]