World Bank Credits Malawi with Fiscal Discipline as Mwanamvekha Hails ‘Candid’ Report - Featured News Malawi

World bank applauds Malawi’s fiscal gains

The World Bank has hailed Malawi for executing the 2026/27 National Budget within approved limits for the first time in more than five years, describing the development as an important milestone in the country’s efforts to restore macroeconomic stability. World Bank Group division director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe Firas Raad made the remarks …

Malawi’s fiscal deficit narrows

By Burnett Munthali Malawi’s fiscal deficit has narrowed to 8.8 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the 2025/26 financial year, signalling some improvement in the country’s public finances amid continued efforts to control spending and increase domestic revenue. This is contained in the latest Malawi Economic Monitor by the World Bank, which attributes the […]

World Bank credits Malawi with fiscal discipline as Mwanamvekha hails ‘candid’ report - Featured News Malawi

The World Bank has praised the Malawi government for demonstrating stronger financial discipline, saying public finances are finally showing signs of improve... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

Malawi records rare budget discipline

This article was originally published on Malawi24">Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Malawi’s long-running battle with runaway public spending has taken an unexpected turn, with the World Bank reporting that government has finally stayed within its approved budget. The World Bank says for the first time, Malawi has recorded a notable improvement in public financial management after executing its national budget within the expendit…