Revolutionizing Malawi’s Economy: Harnessing AI for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Malawi’s AI ambitions are on the rise, with a focus on education, agriculture, and digital enterprise, presenting opportunities for local entrepreneurs to tap into this growing technology. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Microfinance Sector: A Key to Economic Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Malawi’s microfinance sector has seen a 32.2% growth in total assets, reaching K172.6 billion, with liquidity and core capital above regulatory thresholds. Despite elevated interest rate risk […]
Malawi’s Import Burden: A Growing Concern for Business Leaders and the National Economy
Key Business Points Economic imbalance: Malawi’s growing appetite for imports is driving the country’s economic imbalance, according to Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha. Private sector challenge: The Minister is challenging the […]
Standard Bank’s Robust Financial Foundation Powers Future Growth for Malawi Businesses
Key Business Points Standard Bank plc’s balance sheet remains strong to withstand current macroeconomic shifts, with a 64 percent increase in profit-after-tax to K86.4 billion in the year ended December […]
Fueling Malawi’s Economic Surge: Strategies for Thriving in Blantyre and Beyond
Key Business Points Rising cost of living in Blantyre, with the average monthly cost for a household of six reaching K1,087,501, affects business operational costs and employee salaries. Inflationary pressures […]
Simplifying Trade with China: Standard Bank Streamlines Payment Solutions for Malawi Businesses
Key Business Points Financial sovereignty: Standard Bank’s connection to China’s Cross-border Interbank Payment System (Cips) enhances Malawi’s financial independence and reduces reliance on Western banks and the US dollar. Faster […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Irrigation Sector: Maximizing Returns for Economic Growth
Key Business Points Irrigation investment returns are a concern for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development, potentially impacting agricultural productivity and economic growth in Malawi. The government has allocated […]
Accelerating Growth: CTS Launches ‘Ma Plot Apite’ Initiative to Supercharge Malawi’s Business Landscape
Key Business Points CTS Courier has launched the "CTS Ma Plot Apite Competition" to reward its customers, running from 1 December 2025 to 31 May 2026, and open to anyone […]
Expert Insights: Navigating Malawi’s Budget Paradox for Sustainable Economic Growth
Key Business Points The revised 2025/26 National Budget presents a contradictory picture, as it aims for fiscal consolidation while increasing borrowing, which may sweep liquidity away from the private sector. […]
Reigniting Malawi’s Economic Momentum: AfDB’s Revised Growth Projections
Key Business Points Malawi’s 2025 growth outlook has been downgraded to 2.2 percent by the African Development Bank (AfDB), citing contracting government revenue and widening fiscal deficits as major factors. […]