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Business News
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,…
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Business News
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…
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Firm says policy rate maintained
The Monetary Policy Rate is expected to be maintained at 18 percent in the short term as pressure on…
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National News
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…
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Business News
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…
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Business News
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…
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Business News
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…
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Business
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…
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National News
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…
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National News
Blackouts negatively hit small businesses
Prevailing and prolonged power outages in the country are negatively impacting on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who…
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Business News
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…
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Business News
Produce commodities on demand—Economists
Economists have spoken on the need to grow crops that are on demand on the global market to improve…
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National News
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…
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Business News
Group urges resilience in agriculture
International Food Policy Research Institute (Ifpri) has urged resilience in agriculture for the country to end hunger related problems…
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Business News
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…
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Business News
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…
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Business News
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…
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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…
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Business News
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…
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Business News
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…
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