Economic growth will not ease poverty, economists warn
Malawi’s projected 2.8 percent economic growth in 2026 will do little to…
Banks lament weak demand, high rates
Bankers Association of Malawi (Bam) has lamented high interest rates, saying they…
AfDB, economists say outlook mixed
By Kingsley Jassi: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and local economists say…
Malawi’s long walk to economic recovery
Slightly over a week ago, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team concluded…
Trade deficit widens despite exports rise
Malawi’s trade deficit widened to $322.5 million (about K565 billion) in May…
Mining audit exposes rot
Non-compliance to regulatory requirements and breaches of licence provisions are rampant in…
Fresh push for debt reforms
Economists and policymakers have called for sweeping reforms to global debt rules…
Malawi must fix structural weaknesses, says Ecama
Malawi must urgently confront deep-seated structural weaknesses if it is to move…
Ecama flags fiscal, inflation challenges
Malawi’s economy remained fragile in 2025, marked by modest growth, persistently high…
Blantyre is most expensive city
Blantyre remains the most expensive city in Malawi, with the average cost…
