Business Unpacked
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Why public debt should worry every patriotic Malawian
Reading between the lines, the sentiments separately expressed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in the…
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We can do without some levies in fuel price
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) on June 21 adjusted upwards fuel pump prices by an average of 34 percent. It…
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When the private sector can’t breath
Taking his turn during the inaugural Private Sector Labs under the Presidential Delivery Unit last Friday, Malawi Confederation of Chambers…
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Impediments I see in pursuit of IMF deal
Malawi is keeping fingers crossed as it awaits the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board to approve an Extended Credit…
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Dare to be different on cutting costs
In a desperate bid to stabilise the economy, President Lazarus Chakwera last week unveiled some measures aimed at saving public…
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Tame egos, take risks to grow economy
My entry this week was inspired by a WhatsApp conversation I had with a portfolio and investment manager I am…
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Fixing economy needs action, not rhetoric
It never rains, but pours for the Malawi economy which is literally in the intensive care unit gasping for recovery.…
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Fixing economy needs action, not rhetoric
Fixing economy needs action, not rhetoric It never rains, but pours for the Malawi economy which is literally in the…
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Who pays for breach of budget contract?
Every year, the Minister of Finance tables in Parliament financial estimates which when passed as the Appropriation Act becomes a…
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Increased transparency needed on fuel price levies
In the run up to what was a rarely highly anticipated fuel pump price hike effected on April 10 2022,…
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Increased transparency needed on fuel price levies
In the run up to what was a rare highly anticipated fuel pump price hike from Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority…
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Blame-game, politicking won’t reduce prices
Times are hard. Prices of consumer goods are on the fast lane and there doesn’t seem to be a speed…
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Blame-game, politicking won’t reduce prices
Times are hard. Prices of consumer goods are on the fast lane and there doesn’t seem to be a speed…
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Why it’s ‘shame’ old story on parastatal performance
One of the stories that caught my attention was published in the Business News section of The Nation edition of…
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Digital finance here to stay, but…
March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day and Malawi joined the international community in commemorating the day under the theme…
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Why it’s ‘shame’ old story on parastatal performance
This week, one of the stories that caught my attention was published in the Business News section of The Nation…
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Budget sounds like another grooved record
Barely weeks into his new role, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Sosten Gwengwe on Friday tabled for consideration by…
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Next budget should factor in realities
From February 4 2022, members of Parliament (MPs) will reconvene in Lilongwe for the Budget Meeting which will give them…
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Next budget should factor in realities
From February 4 2022, members of Parliament (MPs) will reconvene in Lilongwe for the Budget Meeting which will give them…
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Make interbank transfers faster in 2022
Courtesy of strides in information and communication technology (ICT), few individuals and organisations still undertake transactions manually. From industrial production…
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