June 10
Malawi: NBM PLC Puts Digital Banking At the Core of Growth Strategy
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says digital banking is now the backbone of its growth strategy as the institution intensifies efforts to strengthen its market leadership, expand… Read more »
June 07
Malawi: Farms Limited Wins Best Agribusiness Farm Award At the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards
Namuleri Farms Limited has been named Best Agribusiness Farm at the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Malawi's… Read more »
June 08
Malawi: Brace for More Blackouts As Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline
Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of… Read more »
June 05
Malawi: Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% to 20.4% in Six Months
Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. Read more »
June 04
Malawi: Government Shifts From Subsidies to Mega Farms in Bid to Revive Economy
The Malawi Government has unveiled an ambitious economic recovery blueprint that seeks to fundamentally transform how the country produces food, earns foreign exchange and finances… Read more »
Malawi: Medicines Tax Shock - Government Silent As New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices
The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi's most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a… Read more »
June 02
Malawi: Paypal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries
American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. Read more »
June 01
Malawi: Mutharika Keeps His Eyes On the Ball, Focuses On Economic Recovery and Development
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sinks Deeper Into Economic Trouble As Freedom Score Falls, Poverty Fears Grow
Malawi's economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and… Read more »
Malawi: IMF Deal Hangs in the Balance As Experts Warn Malawi - 'Fix the Economy First'
As Malawi prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, economists have issued a stark warning: securing another bailout package will mean little… Read more »
May 29
Malawi: TC Cracks Down On Poor Tobacco Handling As Farmers Blamed for Low Prices and Rising Rejections
The Tobacco Commission (TC) has issued a stern warning to tobacco farmers over widespread poor handling practices that continue to damage Malawi's tobacco quality, depress prices,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Stock Exchange Loses Nearly K5 Trillion in Five Months
The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is facing serious financial problems after nearly K5 trillion was wiped from the market in just five months. Read more »
Malawi: Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend On Grants
Malawi is increasingly depending on grants instead of loans from international lenders because of the country's growing debt crisis and weakening economy, the African Development… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Manufacturing Jobs Drop From 4.3% to 3.9% in 14 Years As AfDB Warns of Deepening Industrial Decline
Malawi's manufacturing employment rate has dropped from 4.3 percent in 2010 to 3.9 percent in 2024, highlighting a worrying decline in the country's industrial sector, according to… Read more »
May 26
Malawi: Old Mutual Malawi Marks 72 Years With Africa Day Celebrations
Old Mutual Malawi on Monday combined its 72nd anniversary celebrations in Malawi with this year's Africa Day commemorations in an event that celebrated African identity, culture… Read more »
Malawi: Luthando Holdings Clarifies Karonga Procurement Structure, Reaffirms Deep-Running Alliance With Catholic Church and Affiliates
Luthando Holdings Limited, through its Managing Director Hendrix Laher, has issued a comprehensive public clarification regarding recent procurement communications in the Northern… Read more »
Malawi: Before the Mines Run Dry - the Urgent Case for Malawi's Sovereign Wealth Fund
Mkango Resources's move to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States has reignited debate over whether Malawi urgently needs a Sovereign… Read more »
Malawi: Cotton Council Opens 2026 Marketing Season, Targets Growth in Production
The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year's cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026. Read more »
Malawi: FCB Launches K50 Million 'Chinthuchi Tatenga' Promo
First Capital Bank (FCB) has launched 'Chinthuchi Tatenga' promotion, a three-month digital banking campaign valued at K50 million aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital… Read more »
Malawi: Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim
The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving… Read more »
May 25
Malawi: 'Just an Assault' - Civil Servants Union Tears Into New Minimum Wages As Cost of Living Crushes Workers
The newly announced minimum wage adjustments have triggered outrage from labour leaders, with the Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) declaring that the salary increments are nowhere… Read more »
May 24
Malawi: Malawians Face Endless Darkness As Power Crisis Deepens
For many Malawians, electricity has become a privilege that appears without warning and disappears without apology. Read more »
May 21
Malawi: Old Mutual Expands Financial Literacy Drive to MDF and Other Institutions Amid Growing Economic Pressure
Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of… Read more »
May 19
Malawi: Malawi Spends Over $700 Million On Fuel While Tobacco Earns Less Than $400 Million As Forex Crisis Worsens
Malawi is now spending more than 700 million US dollars annually on fuel imports while earning less than 400 million US dollars from tobacco exports, exposing a massive forex gap… Read more »
Malawi: Former Speaker Henry Chimunthu Banda Injured in Night Road Crash Near Dedza
Former Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda was involved in a road accident last night near Dedza, raising fresh concerns over road safety along Malawi's major highways. Read more »
