The synopsis of the Malawi Pressure Index to be fully unveiled on July 31, 2026
* A new composite economic indicator developed to provide a simple, evidence-based assessment of the level of economic pressure facing Malawi
* Designed in response to increasing global geopolitical uncertainty and its implications for Malawi’s economy
* To be officially presented during a virtual platform session to be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 from 14h00-15h30 CAT
By Duncan Mlanjira
Don Consultancy Group (DCG) — a South Africa-based consulting firm specialising in economic analysis, strategy formulation, public sector financial management, and development advisory services — have developed a first-ever Malawi Pressure Index (MPI), a new composite economic indicator.
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The MPI is developed to provide a simple, evidence-based assessment of the level of economic pressure facing countries.
For Malawi, it has been designed in response to increasing global geopolitical uncertainty and its implications for Malawi’s economy — through energy prices, inflation, trade, foreign exchange and financial conditions.
In a statement from Johannesburg, DCG states that the MPI has been developed under the leadership of Chifipa ‘Chifi’ Mhango, its Chief Economist and Executive Director-Economic Research & Strategy.
Chifipa Mhango
Chifi Mhango — a Malawian who is no stranger dissecting the economic landscape of this country for more than the past six years — is a prominent economic commentator frequently interviewed by major broadcasters such as Power FM 987 and Channel Africa on shifting market dynamics.
In the statement, the DCG unveils that Malawi Pressure Index “brings together several strategic macro-economic indicators into a single, easy-to-understand measure — providing Government, businesses, investors and development partners with an independent economic early warning system in order to support timely policy, investment and business decisions”.
The DCG, that has issued a synopsis of the MPI, adds that the inaugural Index and its findings will be officially presented during a virtual platform session to be held on:
* Friday, July 31, 2026 from 14h00-15h30 CAT. For registration, to contact: media@doncg.co.za
DCG thus “cordially invites policymakers, Government officials, Parliamentarians, the Reserve Bank of Malawi, the private sector, financial institutions, development partners, investors, business associations, academia, researchers, scholars, economists, universities, civil society organisations, the media, students and members of the public with an interest in Malawi’s economy to register and participate”.
“The session will present the inaugural findings of the Malawi Pressure Index, explain the methodology behind the Index, discuss the implications for Malawi’s economic outlook, and provide a platform for stakeholder engagement on managing economic risks in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
“The Malawi Pressure Index will, thereafter, be published on a quarterly basis to support evidence-based decision-making across the public and private sectors,” says the statement.
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According to AI-generated search, Don Consultancy Group is prominently known throughout Southern Africa for its authoritative research and public commentary on macroeconomic policy, trade dynamics, and political economy.
The DCG’s profile is highly elevated by the Chief Economist, Chifi Mhango, whose focus arreas and activities include:
* Economic analysis & research — the firm produces data-driven analysis detailing investment-driven recovery, employment trends, and industrialisation;
* Public policy commentary — DCG regularly monitors national fiscal management, including delivering key insights on South African national budgets and GDP performance metrics;
* Regional strategic advice — the Group heavily monitors the wider African trade environment, frequently urging financial institutions to tap into continental growth opportunities and providing structural economic perspective on Malawi’s cross-border trade balances.
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