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Tax revenue target overly optimistic, says World Bank
January 1, 2022
Tax revenue target overly optimistic, says World Bank
The World Bank has cautioned Treasury that the 2021/22 National Budget revenue target may not be achieved, especially in view…
Malnutrition weighing down economy—expert
January 1, 2022
Malnutrition weighing down economy—expert
Some players in the agriculture sector are calling for the enhancement of bio-fortification in food value chains to address malnutrition…
Sugar boosts exports in October
January 1, 2022
Sugar boosts exports in October
A marked jump in sugar exports in October last year pushed up Malawi’s exports, which increased by 34.2 percent, Reserve…
Free electricity connection starts next year—official
December 31, 2021
Free electricity connection starts next year—official
Ministry of Energy says the much-awaited free electricity connection will start next year as guidelines to operationalise the project are…
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,…