Power outages threaten manufacturing growth
The manufacturing sector is set to face subdued growth thanks to the prolonged power outages, economists have said. The sector,...
RBM launches micro finance institutions hub
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) on Friday officially launched the Micro Finance Institutions (MFI) Hub Company Limited in...
Firm says policy rate maintained
The Monetary Policy Rate is expected to be maintained at 18 percent in the short term as pressure on...
Germany commits K97bn for development
The government of Germany has called for efficient, transparent and accountable management of public resources as the two countries strengthen...
Macra develops e-waste management strategy
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) says it is developing a strategy that will help in the management of electronic...
Nico owed K4bn in pension funds arrears
Nico Holdings Plc says it has not been spared the non-remittance of pension funds as companies owe the group...
World Bank economists urge strong reforms
Malawi needs to pursue reforms that will sustain macroeconomic stability, foster transformation of the agriculture sector, and encourage private sector...
Macra, ITU partner in child online protection drive
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has partnered International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and other stakeholders to develop child online protection...
K5 000 banknote on the cards—Goodall
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe says plans are at an advanced stage to introduce a...
Blackouts negatively hit small businesses
Prevailing and prolonged power outages in the country are negatively impacting on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who...
Is maize export ban lift inflationary?
While the lift in the maize export ban is a boon for others, it could drive up inflation and...
Produce commodities on demand—Economists
Economists have spoken on the need to grow crops that are on demand on the global market to improve...
Agricultural architecture does not support resilience—VP
Vice-President Saulos Chilima has said the country’s agricultural architecture is not resilient enough to withstand climate shocks. Delivering...
Group urges resilience in agriculture
International Food Policy Research Institute (Ifpri) has urged resilience in agriculture for the country to end hunger related problems...
Why the capital Market is stagnant
Capital markets— marketplace where buyers and sellers can engage in and trade in financial securities—for both debt and equity...
Inequality on the rise, say economists
Malawi’s dual economy—the existence of two separate economic sectors in one economy—has not helped to improve income inequality, economists...
Social inclusion key to ending poverty—World Bank
The World Bank says it will ensure that projects funded by the Bretton Wood institution are socially inclusive to...
Non-performing loans up 69% in 2016
Non-performing loans in the banking sector increased by 69.9 percent in 2016, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has shown...
Bankers Association positive on interest rate environment
The Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM), a grouping of commercial banks, says it expects interest rates for both loans and...
Malawi up 3 steps on competitiveness index
Malawi has moved three steps up on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), the most comprehensive assessment of national competitiveness...
