News Malawi: Solar power is taking off in Malawi: but poor households need financial help to make it work for them
Many people can only afford the smallest device which isn’t enough to power more than a phone charger and a light. Dave Brenner, U-M SEAS. Access to electricity is widely seen as a cornerstone of ...
News Malawi: Malawi bets again on digital taxes after first system faltered
Malawi is implementing a new digital tax system, the Electronic Invoicing System, for the second time in a decade, aiming for improved compliance and higher revenue. While thousands of businesses have onboarded, questions remain about its effectiveness given the mixed results of a previous similar system.
News Malawi: NBS Bank Scraps SME Banking, Unveils Bold Business Banking Strategy to Help Build Malawi’s Next Business Giants
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News Malawi: UK and Malawi boost trade ties at London summit
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News Malawi: Malawi’s Hidden Forex Leak: The Diaspora Role in Breaking our Financial System
I fully support the Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor’s directive to reject import payments not processed through the formal local banking system. There is an emerging underground system where members ...
News Malawi: Financial Services Platform Unveils Mobile Wallet for Malawi
The financial services platform Mukuru has announced the launch of the Mukuru Wallet, a new mobile wallet in Malawi. This move aligns with the business’s unwavering commitment to Malawi and responds ...
News Malawi: Malawi’s gold reserve strategy reversed amid forex difficulties
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) sold approximately 590kg of artisanal gold in 2026 to secure funds for fuel imports, despite previous commitments to retain it as a strategic reserve. This move, made during severe fuel and foreign exchange shortages, raises significant questions about transparency and accountability.
News Malawi: Malawi: Judiciary and Financial Intelligence Unit Silent As Corruption Allegations Against Judge Ken Manda Deepen
Questions are mounting over the apparent silence from both the Judiciary and the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) as serious corruption-related allegations surrounding High Court Judge Kenan Manda continue to circulate, with no clear public update on investigations that were triggered more than a year ago.
News Malawi: Malawi first lady’s charity faces transparency questions after multimillion-rand donations
A charity chaired by Malawi’s first lady, Gertrude Mutharika, has accepted multimillion-dollar pledges from two men facing serious legal scrutiny in South Africa, amid questions over its governance ...
News Malawi: Aid Cuts Hit Malawi as Nation Grapples With ‘Shock Like No Other'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global aid cuts have placed Malawi in a precarious financial position, exposing long-standing weaknesses in the nation's economic management. For decades, Malawi has relied heavily on donor support to fund both critical development projects and routine government expenditure. According to the IMF's latest report on Sub-Saharan Africa, aid to the region dropped by 16 to 28 percent in 2025. The shortfall comes as Malawi grapples with a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 90 percent, severely restricting the government's ability to borrow or increase spending.
News Malawi: Aid Cuts Hit Malawi Hard: IMF Warns of Rising Debt Pressure and Urgent Need for Reforms
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News Malawi: Malawi introduces K20, K50 coins as Governor urges public acceptance
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News Malawi: Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster
The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation.
News Malawi: Can tax help Malawi out of a health funding crisis deepened by Trump’s aid cuts?
Malawi has postponed the introduction of a new electronic tax reporting system after protests by small business owners, as the government faces mounting pressure to raise funds following major ...
News Malawi: Tragedy Unfolds in Malawi: Devastating Floods and Rain Take Toll on Lives and Livelihoods
In Malawi, intense rain and flooding have resulted in at least 13 deaths over four days. The Disaster Management Department reports significant damage to households and agriculture, prompting urgent requests for aid. Evacuation camps are set up as search, rescue, and recovery operations continue, highlighting the severe impact on the nation.
News Malawi: Think-tank foresees pressure on kwacha
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has projected that the kwacha will weaken gradually although the Malawi Government will likely continue to resist devaluation calls in short to medium-term. The ...
News Malawi: 30,000 Jobs, 270,000 Job Seekers: Why Malawi’s Youth Are Locked Out
Malawi is creating only 30,000 formal jobs each year, yet about 270,000 young people enter the labour market annually. This means that every year, the vast majority of youths are left without formal ...
News Malawi: Malawi: 270,000 Youth Enter the Job Market Each Year - but Malawi's Economy Creates Only 40,000 Jobs
Every year in Malawi, about 270,000 young people step into the labour market hoping to find work, but the economy is producing only about 40,000 formal jobs, leaving the vast majority of them without meaningful employment.
