Southern African Trade and Connectivity Project (Malawi)
1.NACARA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR-Mozambique
a.CPMM-Corridor performance monitoring and measurement system(systems, LAN, Data center solutions)
It is an advanced information technology tool for corridor performance measurement and monitoring system. This tool will provide policymakers with critical data to inform the development of policies that enhance transit and trade facilitation between the member states of the Nacala and Beira corridors (Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia).
The proposed system will serve as a centralised platform for managing real-time information on key metrics such as corridor travel time, safety, vessel turnaround, dwell time, trade volumes, and costs. Additionally, it will allow for performance comparisons with neighbouring corridors. The CPMM solution will be delivered and operated by the selected supplier, providing secured, internet-based access to an interactive dashboard featuring visualizations of performance metrics, including Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping for spatial analysis.
CrickMay South Africa has been award a contract to develop the system which will be will be based in Maputo Mozambique by March 2026
2.Immigration Department
a. MIDAS system (Systems, LAN, Datacenters, Solar, Training)
MIDAS(Migration Information Data Analysis system) is a globally recognized system developed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support migration management and data analysis at border points. In Malawi, MIDAS will be deployed to enhance the country’s capacity to monitor and manage cross-border migration efficiently and securely.
With the recent finalization of the MIDAS SOP and the training of 16 immigration officers, Malawi is now positioned to implement a structured and effective maintenance plan that will contribute to sustainable and uninterrupted MIDAS operations
b. Border Pass System(Systems, LAN, Datacenters, Solar, Training)
To facilitate safe cross-border mobility and small-scale cross-border trade along the Nacala and Beira Corridors in Southern Africa, through strengthening border management systems and procedures, capacity-building initiatives, and implementing a Mobile Border Pass system.
To contribute to the efficient and effective regulation of migration flows along the Nacala and Beira Corridors between Malawi and Mozambique
And to facilitate small-scale trade without compromising the security and integrity of borders, the following results will be achieved:
The two projects are running until November 2026
The projects at Immiggration will include LAN installations, LAN upgrades, Solar installations, Solar Ugrades, Data center infrastructure
3. Malawi Revenue Authority
a.ASYCUDA World System
The newly updated version 4.3.3 to version 4.4.0.
Upgrading, testing and piloting the system in progress.
System developed by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD)
Upgrading and Testing on completed modules on going to complete by September 2025, the project started in 2022 April
b.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones/drone command center)
Supplier identified and Due Diligence was done in Dubai.
Licensing process at advance stage, DCA waiting Drones to conduct inspections and finalize the process.
Compliance strategy developed.
Public Awareness in progress. Key institutions already engaged. Once Drones delivered to move to local Assemblies and specific sites.
Drones PPE supplier identified and sourcing goods in progress.
c.Mobile scanner project
The integration between Scanner and ASYCUDA has now been operational and its working, the Mobile Scanner, an advanced technology was procured in China
The project is awaiting launch
d. Customs Data Matching/Exchange(Malawi,Zambia Mozambique)
A Tripartite Customs Cluster workshop was arranged in Malawi from 25th March -29th March 2025 to finalize Business case, Developed system interface requirements , harmonize data to be exchanged and review of legal instrument. Set June 2025 as start of the project entirety.
e. Power backup at Border Crossing Points
Finalize procurement of power back up equipment and installations of the equipments
Install equipment at border crossing points to start soon across 11 sites
Train staff in power
system management.
f. Disaster Recover Data center site
The Data center has been designed an configured and finalised and is operational
4. MBS MIS(Systems, Data center, LAN, Solar equipments)
Support the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to deploy and install a modern and comprehensive Standards information management system. This initiative will be further supported with related technical infrastructure to enable a more efficient service for cross-border clearance of goods and related products. Specifically, the proposed standards information system aims to support the technical operations of the Malawi Bureau of Standards,the MBS MIS is being developed by Idias Corporation is expected to go live by October 2025. Idias is Malawi software development company
5. DARS/DAHLD SPS SYSTEM(Systems, Data center, LAN, Solar equipments)
The objective of this assignment is to supply and implement at the Department of Agricultural Research (DARS) and the Department of Animal Health and Livestock Division (DAHLD) a singular software solution that aims to support the MOA to deploy and install a modern and comprehensive sanitary and phytosanitary information management (SPS) system.
Overall, the proposed SPS system aims to promote the safe and smooth movement of agricultural products across borders while safeguarding human, animal, and plant health. It will support regulatory compliance, risk management, and efficient information exchange among stakeholders, contributing to a secure and sustainable international trade environment in the agricultural sector.
The system is being developed by Mauritius Network services, a well experienced software development company based in Mauritius and it is expected to go live in November 2025
6. Ministry of Trade and Industry
a. Malawi National Single Window (Systems, LAN, Data centers)- 22 MDAs system
The NSW System is a digital platform that enables traders to clear goods through a single submission of data and electronic processing and issuance of authorizations by all the regulatory agencies involved in issuing permits, licenses and clearances for import, export and transit processes. Once implemented, it is expected that the NSW will streamline and make more efficient, the complex data submission and regulatory controls that impedes the business community when it comes to trade and position Malawi to take advantage of export growth opportunities. The NSW will facilitate trade by reducing transaction costs, administrative redundancies and inefficient procedures, improving inspections and authorization; and providing for risk-based governance.
The is being developed by a well-respected Singapore based Software development company called Crimson Logic that has rolled similar systems in Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Ghana, Boswana, Djibouti, Qatar, Bahrain
Pilot launch took place on 19th May, but it remains work in progress, the system will connect Ministry of Trade, Mera, Macra, MRA, RBM,Tobbaco contro commission, Road Traffic, Police, Poisons Board, department of mines, department of fisheries, MBS, DARS,DAHLD among others
7. Ministry of Transport&Public works(Systems,LAN, Data centers, Solar)
The purpose of the MTPW M&E system is to facilitate the efficient and effective monitoring of the ministry of Transport construction projects and track progress and deliverables
