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Business News
Policy hike hits small businesses
Small and medium enterprises have been left in the cold followin g Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM)’s decision to raise…
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Commission tips on unlocking investment
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for a shift in perspective and if Africa’s partnership with Europe is to…
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Bank interest rates hike to strain firms
Commercial banks’ move to raise base lending rates in reaction to Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) policy rate hike will…
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Workers condemned to income poverty—UN
For years, Benjamin Jonas has been working as a casual labourer in the construction sector, but with no success to…
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Business News
Calls for more action on preferential treatment
Amid concerns that indigenous black businesses are not given preference in government contracts, economist Chinyamata Chipeta says more needs to…
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Business News
Firm outlines budget risks
Investment advisory firm Nico Asset Managers Limited says government faces risks to achieve its target of reducing fiscal deficit in…
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Business News
MRA facing hitchesto broaden tax net
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) efforts to attract the informal sector into the tax net continue to face hurdles as most…
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National News
Cost of borrowing goes up
Businesses and individuals should brace for more hard times as the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has increased the benchmark…
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Business News
Govt eyes K1tn cut in external debt
Malawi could see its external debt declining by about $592 million (K1 trillion) if the country’s proposed debt restructuring strategy…
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Business News
Forex situation to determine regulation review, says RBM
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says monetary authorities will review the 30 percent mandatory sale of export proceeds regulation…
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Business News
Chapola retires from Nico Life, urges insurance-friendly laws
Nico Life Insurance Company Limited outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) Eric Chapola says Malawi needs insurance-friendly laws to fully benefit…
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Business News
Consumers want action on sugar crisis
Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has asked sugar manufacturer Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc and Ministry of Trade and Industry to…
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Business News
Firms courted to free trade area
Ministry of Trade and Industry says it it searching for businesses willing to trade in the guided trade initiative (GTI)…
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Business News
SMEs yet to fully benefit from government business
Capacity challenges are hindering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from conducting business with government, The Nation has established. This is…
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Front Page
Sugar scarcity stirs panic, hoarding fears
There is mist on the erratic availability of sugar in some parts of the country with major producer Illovo Sugar…
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IMF warns on debt revision
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the prolonged debt restructuring process poses a threat to Malawi’s economic development.…
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Business News
IMF speaks on ECF challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says although staying on course with the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) is key to Malawi’s…
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National News
Hope rises on financial crimes court
Ministry of Justice says financial crimes cases will now be concluded with speed following the full operationalisation of the Economic…
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Business News
Economic experts urge tax reforms
Economic analysts have urged local tax authorities to reform the tax system to address the leakages that undermine the effectiveness…
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Business News
Mejn tips govt on trade
The Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn) says Malawi needs to increase her exports fourfold to keep up the pace with…
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