Key Business Points – Production increases offer pathways for self sufficiency. – Exports expand market access beyond local boundaries. – SMEs grow through collaborative support networks. Malawi’s economic landscape evolves […]

Key Business Points The Kwacha’s stability against the US Dollar is policy driven, not market driven. Business owners should not mistake this calm for underlying strength. Forex availability remains tight, […]

Key Business Points Transition to accrual accounting will improve public financial reporting in Malawi, enhancing efficiency and transparency. The shift towards full accrual accounting will enable the accurate recording and […]

Key Business Points Smallholder tobacco farmers face a severe cost-price squeeze with production costs of K1.83 million but only K3.67 million in revenue, leaving minimal profit margins despite rising input […]

Key Business Points Improved energy reliability benefits all sectors needing consistent power. Capital projects create employment opportunities locally and nationally. Focus guesses on sustainable infrastructure development and energy access. Malawi’s […]

Key Business Points Adopt the new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) – 7,800 merchants are already onboard, showing rapid uptake and the system’s proven reliability. Monitor VAT reports closely – accurate […]

Key Business Points Lotus Resources has secured acceptance from Orano CE for its Kayelekera Uranium Mine product, clearing a major hurdle for first exports this quarter. The company is targeting […]

Key Business Points Malawi should prioritize diversifying its mining sector to reduce dependency on a few key resources and drive economic growth. Investment in local processing capabilities can increase the […]

Key Business Points Lower lending costs are now available but will take time to benefit businesses due to foreign exchange constraints Forex shortages continue to block manufacturers from importing raw […]