Malawi’s Fiscal Future on the Line: Can the Budget Drive Economic Revival?
Key Business Points The Malawi government’s K8.05 trillion National 2025/26 Budget is facing a reality check, with the Minister of Finance expected to present a Mid-Year Budget Review Statement that […]
Navigating the Fallout: How Malawi Businesses Can Thrive Amidst Global Commodity Price Volatility
Key Business Points Global commodity prices are projected to fall by 7% in 2025 and 2026, which may squeeze profit margins for Malawi’s farmers despite rising production costs, making it […]
Catalyzing Prosperity in Malawi: Afreximbank’s Vision for Inclusive Economic Growth
Key Business Points Strengthening trade finance capabilities is crucial for Malawi’s business community to access new markets and increase exports, according to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Collaboration among African […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Bridging the Credit Gap for Local Businesses
Key Business Points Access to finance remains a significant challenge for Malawian businesses, with only 15% of companies having a bank loan or line of credit, compared to 30% in […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Catalyzing Growth and Opportunity Through Strategic Import Cover
Key Business Points Malawi’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen to a critically low level, covering less than a week’s worth of imports,posing a significant risk to the country’s ability to […]
Empowering Malawi’s Business Landscape: Driving Growth and Transparency
Key Business Points Embracing accountability is crucial for local firms in Malawi as the country accelerates reforms to align labour laws and corporate practices with international business practices, advising businesses […]
Empowering Malawi’s Future: EU and Partners Fuel Youth Driven Business Growth
Key Business Points Young innovators in Malawi are developing solutions to real-world challenges, with a focus on science, technology, and entrepreneurship, presenting opportunities for investment and collaboration. Access to funding […]
Seizing Opportunity in Scarcity: Malawi’s Maize Seed Shortage and Its Economic Ripple Effects
Key Business Points Maize seed shortage: Malawi’s Seed Traders Association (Stam) reports a shortage in maize seed stock, prompting a need for urgent imports to meet demand. Increased demand: The […]
Navigating Malawi’s Debt Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Business Growth
Key Business Points Economic instability is a major challenge for Malawi’s new Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, as he takes office, with a ballooning public debt being a significant concern that […]
Revitalizing Malawi’s Economy: Sunbird Invests K11bn in State of the Art Livingstonia Conference Centre
Key Business Points Investment Opportunity: Sunbird Tourism plc is investing K11 billion in the Livingstonia International Conference Centre at its beach resort complex in Salima, presenting a significant opportunity for […]