Malawi’s Pension Funds Surge to K5.4 Trillion: A Game Changer for Business Growth and Investment
Key Business Points The pension sector in Malawi has seen a significant 54.4% increase in funds to K5.4 trillion as of June 2025, driven by strong investment income returns and […]
US Tariffs Pose Significant Risk to Malawi’s Export Driven Growth
Key Business Points Malawi’s export earnings and foreign exchange stability are at risk due to new US tariff measures, which could lead to a 27% decline in US imports from […]
Stabilizing Maize Prices: A Catalyst for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points Maize prices have dropped by 2% in October 2025, with the national average recorded at K1,240 per kilogram, providing temporary relief to consumers and businesses. Timely and […]
Powering Growth: Egenco Revitalizes Nkula Station, Energizes Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points Power generation restored: Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) has resumed power generation at Nkula Power Station, increasing available capacity to 367 megawatts (mw) from 232mw, offering relief to […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: B20 South Africa 2025 Ignites New Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Inclusive growth is a key theme at the B20 South Africa 2025 Summit, with a focus on mainstreaming women and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to drive […]
Leveling the Playing Field: Navigating Trade Practices for a Competitive Malawi Market
Key Business Points Unfair trade practices are being allegedly employed by some mega shops in Malawi, requiring customers to meet a minimum purchase threshold of K20,000 to buy sugar, which […]
Reshaping Malawi’s Economic Future: A Call to Action for Informed Budget Reform
Key Business Points Restructure the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget to restore stability and avoid destabilizing the economy, as the current fiscal path is fuelling inflation and eroding confidence, with a deficit […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Igniting Growth and Prosperity for Businesses and Investors
Key Business Points Malawi’s economic growth rate is projected to be 1.9 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank, indicating a slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and other […]
Energizing Economic Growth: Solutions for a Resilient Malawi
Key Business Points Rising cost of living in Malawi is affecting low-income households, with the Basic Needs Basket increasing from K938,291 to K945,029 in October 2025, due to sharp increases […]
Malawi’s Soaring Inflation: Navigating the 29.1% Surge and its Implications for Business Growth
Key Business Points Inflation rate in Malawi has risen to 29.1 percent, driven primarily by non-food prices, which is a crucial consideration for businesses in pricing their goods and services. […]