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About Malawi
Page Last Updated: 28/05/2024
Nestled in southeastern Africa, Malawi offers rich culture and economic potential. However, navigating its labour market can be challenging for businesses. Africa HR Solutions provides tailored HR services to ease this process. From onboarding to payroll and compliance, AHR streamlines operations, enabling businesses to focus on growth in Malawi’s dynamic market.
Population: 23.38 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $11.24 B
GDP Growth: 3.3%
Inflation: 27.9%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.8%
Unemployment Rate: 5.11%
Capital: Lilongwe
Currency: Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Languages: English
Malawi Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Malawian kwacha (MWK)
Income Tax
0% – 35%
Employer Taxes
13.24%
Employee Contribution
5%
Fiscal Year
July – June
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy
- Often referred to as the “Lake of Stars,” Lake Malawi is one of Africa’s Great Lakes and the country’s defining geographical feature, covering about a third of Malawi’s area.
- Agriculture dominates Malawi’s economy, employing around 80% of the workforce and contributing significantly to GDP, with crops like tobacco, tea, sugarcane, and maize being key exports.
- Malawi is home to various ethnic groups, including the Chewa, Tumbuka, Yao, and Lomwe, each with its own distinct traditions, languages, and customs.
- Malawi is known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” due to the friendliness and hospitality of its people, who warmly welcome visitors to experience their culture and traditions.
- Malawi faces challenges in education, with low literacy rates and limited access to quality education, particularly in rural areas.
- New Year’s Day
- Independence Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- May Day (Workers’ Day)
- African Union Day
- Republic Day
- Eid Ul-Fitr
- Founder’s Day
- Eid Ul-Adha
- Farmer’s Day
- Christmas Day
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Africa HR Solutions is for us everything what we have hoped for. Customer- and people oriented, fast and always willing to think along and find the best possible solution. We get professional services and an exceptional single point of contact.
Mirèl SoerNutreco - Middle-East & Africa 
Africa HR Solutions has been a great partner to our organisation, allowing us to quickly expand and operate in new markets while they flag and support management of compliance and risk issues. We now use Africa HR Solutions for support in some capacity in 8 of our geographic locations.
Hilary HanbidgeDirector - VillageReach 
Africa HR Solutions has taken the stress out of compliance - we no longer have to worry about changing regulations. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and always available. Payroll runs smoothly, which saves us valuable time and our staff appreciates being paid on time! Kudos to the team!
SheilaDirector - Non-Profit Organisation 
Africa HR Solutions is responsive, proactive, and accommodating, even with the time difference. In fact, it works in my favor—they have time to handle tasks before I start my day. Our payroll, especially in Senegal, is complex, but their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile definitely stand out.
AldoPayroll and Data Manager - Non-Profit Organisation 
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