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Hon. Simon Itaye

Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism

About The Ministry

The Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade & Tourism is responsible for promoting industrial development, business growth, trade expansion and sustainable tourism development. The Ministry plays a central role in creating an enabling environment for businesses, industries, investors, traders, entrepreneurs and tourism operators to contribute effectively to national economic development.

Through the formulation and implementation of policies, strategies, programmes and regulatory frameworks, the Ministry promotes industrialization, manufacturing and value addition, private-sector development, entrepreneurship, domestic and international trade, investment opportunities and the development of a competitive tourism sector.

The Ministry works closely with Government institutions, the private sector, development partners, investors, business associations and local communities to improve the business environment, expand access to domestic, regional and international markets, attract investment and create opportunities for employment and sustainable economic growth.

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  • The Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade & Tourism provides services, programmes and information aimed at supporting businesses, investors, traders, entrepreneurs, tourists and the general public.



Sectors in Focus

Department of Industry
Industrial & Manufacturing
Department of Private Sector Development
Business & Enterprise
Department of Tourism
Tourism & Hospitality
Department of Cooperatives
Cooperative Development
Department of Trade
Export Development initiatives

For Business, Trade, Industry and Tourism Services.

Frequently Ask questions

The Ministry offers services in industrial development, business support, trade facilitation, tourism promotion, investment information, and policy regulation to support economic growth.

Business registration can be done through the fully digital Business Registration Portal. Visit our offices or contact us for guidance on the registration process.

Investment opportunities exist in manufacturing, agro-processing, tourism infrastructure, mining, energy, technology, and export-oriented industries across Malawi.

Visit our tourism information centres, check the official tourism website, or contact the Department of Tourism for brochures, guides and destination information.