Malawi govt must not be guided by politics in handling land ‘barter’ deal 

There is a raging debate with regards to viability and legality of the barter deal that was agreed between Malawi government and an investor. For the starters, we understand that, to address shortage of housing among police officers, Worldwide Construction Company was awarded a K9.9 billion contract to construct 160 houses (i.e. K62 million per […]

President Laz tells foreign investors: Malawi poised to become rich nation powered by ‘Chakwera Hi-5’

President Lazarus Chakwera  has told internationa investors that Malawi has begun a great journey from poverty to prosperity, saying the southern African nation  is not a poor country but its endowed resources have been poorly managed and that he has a vision to change  the fortunes for the better. Speaking to investors through a live discussion […]

Chakwera to have live webinar interview with UK-based Invest Africa : To beckon investors

Invest Africa,  a London –based leading business and investment platform, will be hosting a live interview with Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera this Thursday at 15:00pm. The exclusive interview: ‘Insight for Investors with His Excellency, Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi’ will be hosted live through webinar. In its briefing made available to Nyasa Times, Invest […]

Mutharika warns political unrest may scare off investors impressed with Malawi economy

President Peter Mutharika has said a rosy economic outlook of Malawi has attracted foreign investors to come to Malawi but warned that the chaotic political landscape could be frightening the international companies who would want to invest in the country. Mutharika said this on Sunday on arrival from the United Kingdom where he led a […]

Malawi to have a fertiliser manufacturing plant: Mutharika secures deal in UK

Malawi is expected to benefit from an agricultural investment deal that President Peter Mutharika has struck in London, United Kingdom when he held talks with UK-based business tycoons from Israel, France, Ukraine and Morocco. The team, which was led by Member of the Board for Innoselia Commercial Limited, Nir Gess and British Marine Limited Chairman […]

Come and create wealth in Malawi, President Mutharika beckons UK investors

Malawi is an African destination that can benefit investors to have quick returns and contribute to wealth creation, President Peter Mutharika has told United Kingdom business gurus. President Mutharika was speaking at the UK-Malawi Investment Forum organized by the Malawi High Commission in the UK and the Invest Africa which was funded by firm Hogan […]

Mutharika clinches energy deal in UK for Malawi

Malawi’s efforts to eradicate power challenges continue to bear fruits following the signing of an energy deal by government with a UK company on Tuesday in London. President Peter Mutharika clinched the energy deal with UK’s Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG). PIDG aims to complement Malawi’s continued efforts in bringing reliable electricity to rural communities. […]

Mutharika courts New York business tycoon to invest in Malawi

President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday met New York business tycoon, Thomas Barry, President and Chief Executive Officer for Zephyr Management and discussed business opportunities the company may bring to Malawi. Zephyr Management is a global emerging markets manager, specializing in the creation and management of highly focused private equity funds. In an interview after the […]

Malawi government to repossess undeveloped land from investors: Minister Vuwa issues warning

Lands,  Housing and Urban Development Minister, Vuwa Kaunda, has warned that his ministry will soon begin repossessing all the land allocated to some investors  who he accuses of failing to develop their land after two years of being allocated. Kaunda said this on Friday when he toured construction works for the Grand Business Park in […]

VP Chimulirenji beckons Japanese investors to Malawi

Malawian Vice President, Everton Chimulirenji has urged Japanese investors to come and invest in Malawi saying reforms implemented in various areas in the country offer favourable environment for investment. The Vice President made the remarks when he took his turn to speak at the TICAD7 in Yokohama, Japan, during the second plenary session themed: “Accelerating […]

Mutharika assures safety to foreign investors: ‘Malawi has viable legal systems for settlements’

President Peter Mutharika has assured potential foreign investors that Malawi remains a safe country as far as investments are concerned. He made the remarks Thursday at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during an audience with the president of the Africa Export- Import (Afrixem) Bank, Benedict Oramah before Malawi and the bank entered into an estimate […]

British Investment firm CDC calls for Malawi business proposals

The British Investment firm CDC says it is raising millions of dollars for investments in Malawi and is open to receive proposals to grow entrepreneurs especially in the agro-processing sectors with potential to produce products for export. CDC Chairman Graham Wigley who was main speaker at the inaugural Malawi Investment reception hosted by the Malawi […]

Chilima off to Dubai  for ‘Africa Investment Conference’: Malawi has potential to gain global edge

Malawi’s vice-president Saulos Chilima on Tuesday left the country to Dubai, United Arab Emirates to  attend  the fifth “Africa Investment Conference” which will be held at the Four Seasons Resort. The two-day conference, which will be hosted by the African Legal Network, aims to promote investments in Africa and encourage discussions on critical issues facing […]

Mutharika gets down to work in Beijing, meets Chinese investors Norinco

Malawian President  Prof Arthur Peter Mutharika has gotten straight to work in Beijing,  China where he has primariry gone to attend the 2018 Forum for China-Africa Corporation FOCAC. A day after arrival on Wednesday, the President met the Executive Vice President of China North Industries Company (NORINCO) where the companies executive management committed to invest […]

Malawi woos investors as President Mutharika touts untapped development potential

President Professor Peter Mutharika has described Malawi as a country of great investment opportunity and possibilities for investors as a result of good reforms that protect investors. The President made the remarks on Monday when he presided over the joint opening ceremony of the Malawi Investment Forum and the Southern Africa Regional Integration Stakeholder Forum […]

Mutharika lures London investors: ‘Malawi fast becoming an investment haven for southern Africa’

President Peter  Mutharika  enticed potential investors in London  when he assured the  security of their investments and a huge market in Malawi despite its small size. He said during the meeting with members of UK  Royal African Society. “Of course Malawi has a relatively small population of 17 Million people, but it is part of […]

Mutharika woos US investors to Malawi

Malawi and Africa as whole remain potential destinations for investment because they still possess abundant resources for production, Malawi’s President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has said. President Mutharika made the remarks at Morgan Library and Museum in New York during a fundraising event organized by a Lilongwe-based Miracle for Africa Foundation. “Investing in Malawi and […]