Velli Nyirongo
MalawieconomistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Velli Nyirongo is an economist known for his insights into Malawi's economic challenges, particularly regarding the country's foreign exchange crisis. He recently highlighted the significant decline in formal remittances from the diaspora, attributing it to high transaction fees and bureaucratic obstacles that discourage legal transfers. His analysis reflects the growing concern among economic experts about the government's failure to stabilize the forex situation and build confidence among Malawians abroad.
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Velli Nyirongo highlighted that the initiative presents opportunities for Malawi to attract investments aligned with African priorities.
New AfDB financing model offers Malawi lifeline from donor dependence - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-02
Velli Nyirongo warned that efforts to reduce poverty and improve living standards are increasingly being undermined by persistent economic challenges.
Malawi sinks deeper into economic trouble as freedom score falls, poverty fears grow - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-01
Scotland-based Malawian economist Velli Nyirongo also warned that reduced development funding could hurt economic growth and poverty reduction efforts.
Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend on Grants - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-05-29
Velli Nyirongo argues that reducing the deficit will not be enough to stabilize debt levels.
SONA Ambitions Collide With Budget Reality as Debt Tightens Grip on Malawi - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-01
Nyirongo said many firms, especially in manufacturing, agro-processing and export sectors, are constrained by high interest rates and policy uncertainty.
Fears Grow as Reports Reveal that More Malawians Are Borrowing to Survive, Not to Invest in Production - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-29
Velli Nyirongo, a Malawian economist based in Scotland, says selling dollars at inflated rates weakens government credibility.
World Bank Warns Malawi on Forex Losses, Debt and Inflation - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-13
Economist Velli Nyirongo said increasing VAT when inflation is already high will worsen the situation.
Malawians Told to Pay More Tax as Cost of Living Set to Rise - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-23
Economist Velli Nyirongo added that rural households and people with fixed incomes feel the pinch most, as their money buys less every day.
Too Much Money, Too Few Goods: Malawi Faces Rising Prices - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-15
Velli Nyirongo warned that without structural reforms, Malawi risks sliding back into a wider trade deficit.
RBM Unveils Bold Plan to Safeguard Forex Gains Beyond Tobacco Season - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-15
Economist Velli Nyirongo attributes the decline in formal remittances to exorbitant transfer fees, bureaucratic hurdles, and the lack of government incentives for legal transfers.
EDITORIAL: Has Govt Officially Failed to Stabilize the Forex Crisis? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-02-13