Banks raise November reference rate to 22.7%
Commercial banks have raised the reference rate—an interest rate benchmark— for November…
Inflation pressure ease instills hope
Malawi’s ease in headline inflation, albeit marginally, in the past months is…
Banks urged to invest in mining
Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo has challenged the banking sector to deepen…
Regulator warns banks on defaults
By Kingsley Jassi: The Reserve Bank of Malawi has warned the financial…
Commercial banks raise reference rate to 21.20%
Commercial banks have raised the lending reference rate for September to 21.20…
Fundraising: Shift from capital to confidence
By Partha Dutta: In today’s business environment, fundraising is no longer simply…
Banks maintain strong profitability
Commercial banks have posted strong profitability in the first half of 2026…
Women-led MSMEs harness partnerships
By Myra Elias: Partnerships between commercial banks and women-led businesses are helping…
Commercial banks raise reference rate to 20.80%
The cost of borrowing has increased after commercial banks raised their lending…
Banks lament weak demand, high rates
Bankers Association of Malawi (Bam) has lamented high interest rates, saying they…
