9 d. ago OPINION | Malawi’s Economy Is Bleeding — But It Can Still Be Saved

By Kisu Simwaka, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Malawi Malawi’s economy is in serious trouble. Prices are rising, the kwacha is weak, and the country is struggling to buy basic imports like fuel and fertilizer. Behind every statistic lies the reality that ordinary Malawians are paying the price — through higher food costs, fewer jobs, […] The post OPINION | Malawi’s Economy Is Bleeding — But It Can Still Be Saved appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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1 week ago Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline?

….After five years of economic hardship under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from 2020 to 2025, the new Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government faces the monumental task of repairing a damaged economy, restoring confidence, and setting Malawi back on a path to sustainable growth. How long does it take to fix an economy that has […] The post Rebuilding a broken economy: Can DPP Mutharika leadership restore Malawi’s prosperity after five years of decline? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery

Fuel is the heartbeat of any nation — and for Malawi, its story is one of vision, crisis, and resilience. From the early dreams of self-reliance to modern-day struggles with forex and global oil prices, Malawi’s fuel journey mirrors the rise and fall of its economy and leadership through the decades. Banda’s Vision: Fuel as […] The post ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago From Stage to State House: How Tay Grin Could Redefine Arts and Culture Leadership in Malawi

Why the Nyau King’s vision makes him the perfect Presidential Advisor on Arts and Culture When conversations arise about the creative economy in Malawi, one name consistently towers above the noise — Limbani Kalilani, better known as Tay Grin, the “Nyau King.” For two decades, he has not only rapped about culture but embodied it […] The post From Stage to State House: How Tay Grin Could Redefine Arts and Culture Leadership in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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2 w. ago Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy

Can Joseph Mwanamvekha steady Malawi’s shaky economy? His comeback as Finance Minister has sparked hope — and pressure. With experience, discipline, and a no-nonsense approach, he faces the ultimate test: to turn crisis into confidence and restore faith in Malawi’s financial future. Malawi’s economy is walking a tightrope — burdened by debt, rocked by inflation, […] The post Joseph Mwanamvekha: Restoring Confidence and Charting a New Path for Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 w. ago Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.”

University of Malawi political scientist Boniface Dulani has described the September 16 election as a referendum against President Lazarus Chakwera’s failed leadership, arguing that former president Peter Mutharika is only riding on a wave of protest votes. Dulani told Nation that Malawians judged Chakwera harshly for presiding over an economy crippled by soaring food and […] The post Boniface Dulani: “Malawians Voted Against Chakwera, Not For Mutharika.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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