Navigating the US Agoa Expiry: Opportunities and Challenges for Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) may impact Malawi’s light manufacturing sector, making exports to the US market less competitive due to tariffs. […]
Revamping Risk Management: How Malawi’s New Insurance Law Impacts Business Credit and Investment
Key Business Points The Insurance Act 2025 introduces a cash-and-carry regime, eliminating the purchase of insurance on credit, and insurers have until April 30, 2026 to comply. The new law […]
RBM Evaluates Fuel Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi’s Economy
Key Business Points The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) will assess the impact of the recent 33.2 percent fuel price hike on its inflation projections, which were revised upwards to […]
Accelerating Malawi’s Economic Growth: What Joseph Mwanamveka’s Vision Means for Business
Key Business Points Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamveka’s return brings a wealth of experience as an economist and banker, which could be beneficial in addressing Malawi’s current economic challenges. Rising […]
Malawi’s Economy Surges Ahead: MSE Sees Record Growth in Q3, Fuelling New Opportunities for Business and Investment
Key Business Points Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) performance surged in Q3, with the Malawi All Share Index (Masi) jumping 75% between July and September, making it one of the strongest […]
Empowering Malawi’s Female Entrepreneurs: Bridging the Government Contract Gap
Key Business Points Women-led businesses in Malawi access less than one percent of public sector contracts, highlighting a significant gap in participation and gender disparity in public procurement. The main […]
IMF Opens Door to New Funding Opportunities for Malawi’s Economic Growth
Key Business Points The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is requiring Malawi’s authorities to demonstrate a commitment to implementing radical economic policies and developing a comprehensive macroeconomic reform programme to secure […]
Malawi’s Economy Under Pressure: How Fuel Price Increases Will Affect Your Bottom Line
Key Business Points Fuel price hike: The recent 33.2% fuel hike will put pressure on households, with 60% of urban household budgets spent on food and transport, leading to painful […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Trade Hubs: Catalyzing Economic Growth through Strategic Policy Reforms
Key Business Points Aid for trade is uncertain: The International Trade Centre notes that aid for trade cannot be effective due to unclear official development assistance (ODA) decisions, affecting Malawi’s […]
Portland Sets Sights on Global Trade: Catalyzing Malawi’s Economic Growth Through Export Expansion
Key Business Points Portland Cement Malawi Limited is planning to export cement to regional markets once its new Balaka plant is operational, indicating a potential expansion of Malawi’s cement industry […]