Malawi's economy is expected to grow 5.1 percent in 2018

By Respect Gwenzi, May 23, 2018

Malawi's economy is expected to grow 5.1 percent in 2018, supported by more infrastructure investment and social spending, Finance Minister Goodall Gondwe said in a budget speech on Friday. The growth forecast compares to 5.5 percent in 2017.

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