In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional trade and economic connectivity, Zambia has reaffirmed its dedication to the Nacala Development Corridor during the 9th Nacala
Development Corridor Meeting. The event, attended by distinguished guests and officials from
Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique, focused on the critical role the corridor plays in linking
landlocked nations, such as Zambia and Malawi, to international markets through Mozambique’s Port of Nacala.
At the recent meeting of the Nacala Development Corridor Management Committee, Mr.
Hastings Ngoma Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP) Project Manager,
representing Mr. Ankur Huria, Task Team Leader for the Southern Africa Trade and
Connectivity Project (SATCP), emphasized the importance of urgency and sustainability in the
ongoing initiatives aimed at improving regional trade and connectivity among Zambia, Malawi,
and Mozambique.
As part of the 9th Tripartite Meeting of the Nacala Development Corridor
Management Committee currently underway in Lilongwe, Malawi, a comprehensive panel
discussion focusing on the Nacala Corridor addressed key user experiences, challenges, and
investment opportunities as businesses utilized this critical trade route for transporting goods and services across Southern Africa.
The 9th Nacala Development Corridor Management Committee Meeting is currently underway at the prestigious Bingu International Convention Centre, running from March 10 to 14.
In a significant move to bolster regional trade, the Governments of Malawi and Mozambique are participating in the SQAM INNOQ exchange visit, part of the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), supported by the World Bank. The visit, which occurred from March 2 to March 7, 2025, aims to enhance trade efficiency along the Nacala corridor, a vital route for commerce between the two nations.
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Engineer
David Mzandu welcomed members of the Technical Oversight Committee to the 7th meeting of the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP) held at the Sigelege Beach Resort.
The MoTPW invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the position Software Consultant to design, develop and deliver a Projects Monitoring and Evaluation System for the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, recruited as individual consultant following World Bank Procurement Regulations dated September 2023.
The primary objective of this assignment is to review Malawi's National Trade Facilitation Action Plan and develop an updated Action Plan that aligns with national development goals, international best practices and standards, and new developments in the trade facilitation arena including the implementation of the AfCFTA and Tripartite Agreements
The primary objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive and robust regulatory framework for the honey industry in Malawi. This framework should encompass all stages of the honey value chain, from beekeeping practices to the final product, ensuring that it meets the highest quality and safety standards.
The Government of Malawi (GoM) through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works MoTPW has applied for financing toward the cost of the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP). The MoTPW intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring a Senior Specialist for Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
