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Malawi makes strides on AfCFTA trade pact
Malawi is among 24 African countries that have aligned national trade frameworks with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),…
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Policy uncertainty clouds mining hopes
Malawi’s ambition to attract mining investment could be undermined by growing concerns over policy and regulatory uncertainty, with investors citing…
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Foreign aid cuts to continue—IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a major shift in development financing that began in 2025 is unlikely to be…
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Households living on hand-to-mouth
Most Malawian households are struggling to make ends meet, with the Sixth Integrated Household Survey (IHS6) showing that only 3.6…
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Families borrow to consume—NSO
Malawian households are borrowing to put food on the table and meet everyday expenses, with village banks, neighbours and relatives…
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TC moves against tobacco surplus
The Tobacco Commission (TC) has moved to tighten control over tobacco overproduction by delaying growers’ licensing and introducing stricter quota…
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Local shoe manufacturer commits to championing local brands
Joan Footwear founder Annie Chifulemba Msiska has pledged to continue promoting local brands and supporting growth of the country’s manufacturing…
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External finance now costlier—UN
The United Nations (UN) says developing countries, including Malawi are facing mounting challenges to access affordable external financing amid rising…
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BCC launches city rates digital payment system
Blantyre City Council (BCC) has partnered with payment aggregator OneKhusa to allow ratepayers to pay using mobile money, bank apps…
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World Bank downgrades Malawi’s growth forecast
Malawi’s economic recovery has suffered a blow after the World Bank lowered growth forecast from 2.6 percent to 2.3 percent,…
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