State Holds Tight on Sunbird Stake: What This Means for Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points The government has rejected calls to reduce its 71% shareholding in Sunbird Hotels Limited, despite pressure from minority shareholders seeking greater public participation. Sunbird Hotels expects profits […]
RBM Sees Inflation Reprieve: New Opportunities for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has projected an optimistic inflation outlook for the near-term, driven by easing food prices, which bolsters Malawi’s resilience to external shocks. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Breaking Free from Financial Leaks
Key Business Points Interest rate spread in Malawi is alarmingly high, with a gap of 33 percentage points between lending and deposit rates, affecting businesses and individuals who rely on […]
Closing the Gaps: Catalyzing Business Growth through Innovative Education and Health Financing Solutions in Malawi
Key Business Points Increased social spending is crucial for Malawi’s long-term economic growth, as underinvestment in education and health is eroding human capital and weakening productivity. Targeted subsidies could help […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Experts Champion Maize Commercialisation for Sustainable Growth
Key Business Points Commercialisation of maize production is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, with a proposed 60% of production to be commercialised through recoverable input loans targeting medium and large-scale […]
TNM CEO Hails Staff as Key Drivers of Exceptional 2025 Results, Fueling Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Improved service quality and increased customer base have contributed to TNM plc’s strong financial performance, with expected profit after-tax to rise by 108-128% compared to 2024. The […]
2026: Navigating ICT Sector Challenges to Fuel Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Digital transformation is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth, and the government must prioritize implementation over announcements to achieve this goal. The private sector faces significant challenges, including […]
Cementing Growth: Portland Cement Slashes Prices to Stimulate Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Reduced cement prices: Portland Cement Limited (PCL) has lowered its cement prices at its Blantyre and Balaka factories, effective 11 January 2026, with prices starting at MWK […]
Malawi’s Rising Expenses: Navigating a 20% Surge in Cost of Living and its Implications for Business Growth
Key Business Points The cost of living for an average urban household in Malawi surged by 20.57 percent in 2025, with food prices rising 19.27 percent and non-food items increasing […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Admarc’s 100 Day Milestone in Maize Price Stabilization
Key Business Points Maize prices in Malawi are falling due to targeted market interventions by Admarc Limited, providing relief to consumers and helping to contain inflation. Admarc Limited is diversifying […]