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Forex shortage hit market in 2021
December 31, 2021
Forex shortage hit market in 2021
In 2021, the Malawi economy experienced shortage of foreign currency in the formal financial market. The acute shortage of foreign…
Ecama cautions RBM on inflation expectations
December 31, 2021
Ecama cautions RBM on inflation expectations
Economics Association of Malawi (Ecama) has advised the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to manage expectations on inflation which could…
Legume farmers smiled all the way to bank
December 30, 2021
Legume farmers smiled all the way to bank
The year 2021 was economically exciting for legume farmers, especially those who grew soya beans, who raked in more income…
Draw inspiration from ‘It Is Well With My Soul’
December 30, 2021
Draw inspiration from ‘It Is Well With My Soul’
Barely 48 hours from now, the world will welcome the New Year 2022 after seeing off 2021 which proved to…
Weak private sector credit worries SMEs
December 30, 2021
Weak private sector credit worries SMEs
Indigenous Businesses Association of Malawi (Ibam) says commercial banks’ preference to lend government more than the private sector is negatively…
New market boosts vendors’ income
December 30, 2021
New market boosts vendors’ income
Frank Jafali attributes an improved life of his family to the construction of new Lunzu Market in Blantyre. The 45-year-old,…
How kwacha depreciation caused devastation in 2021
December 29, 2021
How kwacha depreciation caused devastation in 2021
For businesses, 2021 will remain a painful year following the tumbling kwacha, which saw the country grappling with higher costs…
Bank says economic growth faces risk
December 29, 2021
Bank says economic growth faces risk
The World Bank says Malawi’s economic recovery and growth face risks from macroeconomic imbalances and continued government expenditure towards consumption…
Council seeks K2bn bailout from central government
December 29, 2021
Council seeks K2bn bailout from central government
Mzuzu City Council has engaged government for a K2 billion bailout to settle arrears it owes suppliers of goods and…
Neef loans demand increased in 2021
December 28, 2021
Neef loans demand increased in 2021
Amid Covid-19 economic hardships, the surge in demand for National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) soft loans aimed at inducing economic…