Business Unpacked
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Why quick-fixes won’t end the forex, fuel nightmare
In a perfect world, the Malawi Government position that disposal of gold reserves held by the Reserve Bank of Malawi…
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Prepare the nation for even tougher ride
If the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections in the wake of the Middle East conflict are anything to go by,…
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When the thin cow is squeezed dry to guard own plate
Tuesday, March 31 2026, was one of those rare occasions in Parliament when members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides…
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When the thin cow is squeezed dry to guard own plate
Tuesday, March 31 2026, was one of those rare occasions in Parliament when members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides…
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Budget targets could be dead on arrival, act now
Disruptions in the Middle East following the joint US and Israel attacks on Iran 12 days ago should be a…
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Budget targets could be dead on arrival, act now
Disruptions in the Middle East following the joint US and Israel attacks on Iran 12 days ago should be a…
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What will it take for Malawi to break through?
Not surprisingly, recent data on international trade has shown that Malawi is still lagging behind its partners, exporting less and…
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Why ‘end’ of the borrowing binge could trigger rates cut
In modern economic systems where governments and borrowing are like conjoined twins, it is a rare spectacle to see the…
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Rising demand pushes property rates higher
Real estate experts have attributed the rising properties prices to increasing demand, rising unregulated estate agents and high cost of…
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Incentivise production for export to narrow trade deficit
In December 2025, data from the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that Malawi’s cumulative trade deficit in the 11 months…
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