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Bank charges under spotlight
January 14, 2021
Bank charges under spotlight
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has described some fees levied on bank services as extreme, urging consumers to…
Be safe, embrace digital amid Covid-19 surge
January 13, 2021
Be safe, embrace digital amid Covid-19 surge
Until four or so weeks ago, business was normal in Malawi and most countries in the world as coronavirus cases…
Ecama sees recovery under threat in 2021
January 13, 2021
Ecama sees recovery under threat in 2021
The second wave of Covid-19 is posing serious threats to the recovery of the country’s economy this year, the Economics…
Employers fear for more job cuts
January 13, 2021
Employers fear for more job cuts
Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (Ecam), a grouping of private sector employers, says there could be more job cuts in…
Maize price rise sends shockwave
January 13, 2021
Maize price rise sends shockwave
The continued rise in maize prices is a threat to inflation outlook and household survival, particularly among low-income earners, analysts…
Chamber paints gloomy picture
January 12, 2021
Chamber paints gloomy picture
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has painted a gloomy outlook for businesses this year, saying…
Traders lament effects of travel restrictions
January 12, 2021
Traders lament effects of travel restrictions
Local businesses say they fear for the worst on trade and continued negative economic multiplier effects in view of travel…
CFTC rates 2020 mixed in terms of performance
January 12, 2021
CFTC rates 2020 mixed in terms of performance
The Competition and Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has described the just-ended year as a mixed bag, saying there were achievements…
Covid-19 knocks listed hospitality sector counters
January 11, 2021
Covid-19 knocks listed hospitality sector counters
Effects of the Covid-19 pandemic did not spare Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE)- listed counters in the hospitality sector in the…
World bank sees Growth at 3.3%
January 11, 2021
World bank sees Growth at 3.3%
The World Bank has projected that Malawi’s economy will grow by 3.3 percent this year, which is below the pre-Covid-19…