Malawi Economy
latest news & developments
Malawi trader shutdown exposes deeper tension over tax reform and economic crisis
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored…
Shoprite exits Malawi, extending its retreat from the continent
There is anxiety over the fate of hundreds of jobs and the stability of the country’s fragile consumer market
South Africa’s grass is still greener
Malawian victims of xenophobia repatriated from South Africa are drifting back in large numbers
‘Love one another,’ says Malawi’s president as NGOs lay down gauntlet
A coalition of 20 leading NGOs is spearheading plans for a mass demonstration against the government.
South Africa loans Malawi R270m to ease fuel shortages
South Africa has agreed to loan Malawi nearly R270-million to ease crippling fuel shortages, in a show of confidence in the new government.
Malawi government breaks silence on Mutharika’s death
Malawi’s government on Saturday confirmed the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika and vowed to adhere to a constitutional transition.
Tobacco poisons Malawi’s children
Despite the poverty-stricken country’s avowed intentions, it is dependent on the crop and those who must pick it.
Malawians may pay for politics
National budget becomes a political football in party squabble, putting vital foreign aid payments at risk.