RE: Risk of investments in Malawi21 Oct 2022 21:21
1. General overview
Malawi, a land-linked country in Southern Africa, has enjoyed long years of peace and political stability coupled with a vibrant democratic political system. Recently, the country ushered in a new Government following elections in June 2020. Under the new administration, the country has continued major economic reforms to spur increased investment and trade. Priority investment areas include energy (especially green energy), mining (including rare earths), agriculture/agro processing and tourism. Currently, agribusiness continues to be the largest sector with tobacco, tea and sugar being principal exports, but other fast growing sectors include energy, services and mining. Malawi continues to host over 50 FDI companies with some major ones from the UK mainly operating in manufacturing, agriculture (including agro-processing) and mining.