Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Govt Sets Sights on Overhauling User Fees and Charges to Stimulate Business Growth
Key Business Points The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation is reviewing user fees and charges to reflect the true economic cost of providing social services and public goods, […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Overcoming Distortions for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Improving corporate governance in State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is crucial to harness their revenue potential and reduce their burden on the treasury, as emphasized by experts in […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Turning Deficits into Opportunities for Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Fiscal deficits are widening in Malawi, reflecting a mixture of structural and policy challenges, spending pressure, rigid recurrent commitment, and narrow revenue base, which have eroded fiscal […]
Egenco Set to Revitalize Malawi’s Power Grid with 31 Megawatt Restoration by Year End
Key Business Points Egenco’s maintenance of Tedzani 3 generation machines is expected to be completed by the end of this month, restoring 31 megawatts of electricity to the grid. Diversification […]
Revolutionizing Regional Trade: Malawi Fintech Pioneer Sets Sights on Borderless Growth
Key Business Points Kwenda’s expansion into Zambia marks a significant milestone for the Malawian travel technology start-up, demonstrating growing confidence in local technology and rising regional demand for modern solutions. […]
Malawi’s Economic Resurgence: Surging Tax Revenue Fuels Growth Opportunities
Key Business Points Revenue growth: Malawi’s tax revenue increased by almost 70 percent in October, indicating a positive trend for the country’s fiscal performance. Expenditure balance: The government’s expenditure nearly […]
Malawi Tops Comesa FDI Charts: Capitalizing on Region’s Largest Investment Inflows
Key Business Points Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Comesa region has surged by 154 percent to $65 billion in 2024, presenting new opportunities for Malawian businesses to attract international […]
Fueling Malawi’s Growth: MPs and Experts Weigh in on Budget Reforms to Revitalize the Economy
Key Business Points The Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn) is urging for stronger budget oversight to prevent fiscal authorities from having excessive control and to reduce the risk of abuse. […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: MEJN Pushes for Fiscal Overhaul to Drive Growth and Prosperity
Key Business Points Fiscal reforms are crucial to addressing Malawi’s rising public debt, persistent fiscal deficits, and widening inequalities in the tax system, which threaten to undermine economic recovery. Debt […]
Government Lures Investors to Fuel Malawi’s Industrial Growth
Key Business Points Private-sector investment is crucial for Malawi’s industrialisation ambitions, with the government calling for increased investment to stimulate job creation and support inclusive economic growth. Six priority areas […]