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The article reports on the decision of lawmakers in Malawi to authorise the spending of $16.2 billion for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. It notes that the disagreement between the government and the opposition, which lasted for three months, has prevented the budget from being passed in June that nearly put the government's function at a complete standstill.

The article offers news briefs related to international economy. African Development Bank (ADB) has approved a grant of $73.5 million to boost growth and promote good governance in Burkina Faso. According to the national survey, around 1.35 million people were unemployed in 2007 in Malawi. The Statistics Bureau in Mauritius revived gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2008 to 5.7% from 6%.

Focuses on the improvement of the gross official reserves of the Reserve Bank of Malawi in Malawi. Assessment of the economic indicators detailing the improvement of the import cover of the banking sector; Impact of the food inflation to the economy.

The article reports that Malawi President Joyce Banda plans to eradicate poverty through economic growth and wealth creation and focus on five priority sectors including energy, tourism and agriculture.

The article reports on the approval of a three-year Special Drawing Right (SDR) 52.05 million dollars arrangement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Malawi under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) to support the 2010-2012 economic programme. It describes the purpose and objectives of the programme. It relates that the approval of fund opens the way for other donor support.

The article reports on the effect of the global financial crisis on the production and export of tobacco, the chief foreign exchange earner of Malawi. The crisis will affect the export price of tobacco which can become $1.5 per kilogram compared to its original price of $2.5 per kilogram. Bingu wa Mutharika, the country's Minister of Agriculture reacted that Malawi tobacco should not be sold for $1.5 per kilogram. The industry employed more that 80 percent of Malawians and 30 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is achieved from tobacco.

The article reports that Malawi cut its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established ties with China. According to Malawi's Foreign Affairs Minister Joyce Banda, the decision was made after considering the benefits that it would bring to their country. Moreover, Lilongwe and Beijing had formalized its diplomatic ties last December 27, 2007. China's government and its companies have invested in Africa in a bid to build political influence in the developing country, and others. Meanwhile, Banda claimed that projects funded by Taiwan won't be affected by the change in their diplomatic relations.

The article reports that the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) has emerged as the third best performer in Africa after Zimbabwe and Morocco. According to Databank Research and Information Ltd., Malawi was one of the strong performing markets in the first quarter of 2006. It is reported that cheaper share prices are a factor behind the MSE's impressive performance.

Reports that Malawi's crackdown on corruption and the introduction of tighter financial controls has won substantial donor support. Reduction of economic debt.

Reports on the economic performance of Malawi as of February 2004. Characterization of Malawi's economic performance by law or negative gross national product rate; Total Foreign Debt; Total exports.

The article reports on the decision of donors from Africa, Europe, and various international organisations to maintain a freeze on an aid package imposed on Malawi in the wake of a high-level corruption scandal in 2013. Topics discussed include a statement made by European Union mission to Malawi chief Alexander Baum on challenges in public finance management, the amount of money stolen within a period of six months in 2013, and the Cashgate scandal and the suspension of foreign aid.

This section offers news briefs about World Bank loans in African countries. The World Bank has approved a 90 million U.S. dollars International Development Association )IDA) grant to boost cotton exports in Burkina Faso. The World Bank has signed a 10 million U.S. dollars credit agreement for a forest and economic diversification project (PFDE) in the Republic of Congo. The Shire River Basin in Malawi will receive 125 million U.S. dollars to improve land and water management.

The article focuses on a decree signed by Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on December 29, 2011 that requires foreign banks and businesses to declare where they will send profits before being allowed to operate in the country.

The article focuses on the 11.5 billion Malawi Kwacha extra supplementary budget approved by Malawi Parliament on February 8, 2010 to enable the government to effectively implement its programmes for the remaining six months such as mitigating the effects of drought, assisting the survivors of 2009 earthquake in Karonga District, and financing the activities of African Union (AU).

The article reports on the political implications of a lawsuit faced by former President Bakili Muluzi of Malawi for an alleged stealing in donor money. Riot police surrounded a court in the city centre to stop a thousand Muluzi supporters. Public prosecutions dismissed the charges against Muluzi. It is noted that the government feared that violence could erupt before the presidential election.

The article reports that the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a multi-purpose funding of $187 million for Djibouti, Nigeria, Zambia, Mali and Malawi. The AfDB approvals comprise four private sector financing deals with a combined value of $102.6 million to three countries and $73.8 million to two countries.

The article reports on the new Mines and Minerals Act drafted by the Malawi government, which is expected to become law by the end of 2008 or early 2009. Henry Musa, the Malawi Minister of Trade, Industry and Private-Sector Development, talks about the government's focus on the expansion of the country's small mining sector and the exploration of minerals such as uranium, bauxite, copper and nickel. Mines and Minerals Commissioner Charles Kaphwiyo discussed the diversity of Malawi's mineral resources and the potential of its known mineral resources.

The article reports on the review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the economic performance of Malawi under a three-year Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement. The review enables the release of Special Drawing Right (SDR) worth of US$18.1 million for Malawi. It also brings Malawi's total expenses under the arrangement to SDR worth of about US$52.9 million. The review also states that Malawi's three-year PRGF arrangement was approved on August 5, 2005 to support the economic program of its government for 2005 to 2007.

The article reports on the food shortages in Malawi caused by drought combined with the late delivery of fertilizers and seed. According to the World Food Program of the United Nations, Malawians are in need of food aid. Many are calling the situation Malawi's worst hunger crisis since 1993. The drought is expected to slow economic expansion from the government's previous estimate and the need to import corn will further widen the country's trade deficit.

Reports on the widespread planting of jatropha bush in various African countries, under the management of DI Oils, a biodiesel developer. Use of the oil from the jatropha seed to produce biodiesel; Farmers in Zambia and Malawi's contract with Stancom Tobacco to plant jatropha on land managed by the company; DI's development of a pilot project under jatropha in Burkina Faso.

Presents data reflecting the performance of African stock exchanges in 2004. Egypt; Ghana; Malawi; Zambia.

Reports that the Australian mining firm Paladin Resources Ltd. plans to explore uranium prospects in Malawi in March 2005.

Reports that the World Bank has disbursed an International Development Association credit of 25 million dollar to support a program of fiscal management and growth acceleration by the government of Malawi.