-
National News
EDF increases support to SMEs, disburses K14bn
The Export Development Fund (EDF) more than doubled its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2024, disbursing K14.1…
Read More » -
Business News
EDF warns of export risks, sees opportunities in gold
Malawi stands to benefit from some positive shifts in global commodity prices, but risks persist as international markets remain volatile,…
Read More » -
Business
Malawi’s expansionary fiscal policy stirs debate
Malawi’s shift towards expansionary fiscal policy has attracted mixed views as government moves to stimulate growth even as foreign exchange…
Read More » -
Layman's Reflection
Why always miss the pigeon peas moment?
Pigeon peas, locally known as nandolo, have long been recognised as one of Malawi’s most promising export crops. The crop…
Read More » -
Business News
Tight monetary policy slows money supply growth
Malawi’s broad money supply growth has slowed for the third consecutive month, reflecting the impact of tight monetary policy and…
Read More » -
Business News
Malawi producer prices up 29%—NSO
Malawi’s producer prices rose by 29 percent year-on-year in May 2024, fuelled by steep increases in food manufacturing and utility…
Read More » -
Layman's Reflection
Social protection must deliver more than promises
The launch of Malawi’s new social protection policy comes with no shortage of ambition. It carries the weight of expectation—an…
Read More » -
Business News
New policy changes response to poverty
Malawi has rolled out a new National Social Protection Policy, a move described as a key step in shifting the…
Read More » -
Layman's Reflection
Reform will test Malawi’s discipline
Malawi’s exit from the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) on 15 May has brought the country to a…
Read More » -
Business News
Remittance tax plan could hurt households—Mejn
The Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn) has warned that a proposed United States bill to impose a five percent tax…
Read More »