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Malawi Bolsters Border Security with MIDAS Mobile Border Management Truck

The Government of Malawi, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the World Bank, today celebrated a significant milestone in modernizing border management with the official handover of the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS) Mobile Border Management Truck. The ceremony, held in Lilongwe, was presided over by Honourable Ezekiel Ching’oma, Minister of Homeland Security, marking a pivotal step toward enhancing national security, facilitating trade, and aligning with Malawi 2063’s vision for a prosperous nation.

Malawi and Mozambique Celebrate Landmark Trade Milestone with Opening ofDedza–Calomué One-Go Border Post

Dedza–Calomué One-Go Border Post

Lilongwe, Malawi — June 6, 2025 — The governments of Malawi and Mozambique marked
a significant milestone in regional cooperation on 6 June with the official inauguration of the
Dedza–Calomué One-Go Border Post. The joint commissioning ceremony, attended by
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of Malawi and President Daniel Chapo of
Mozambique, symbolized a shared commitment to enhancing trade and regional
development.

Zambia Highlights Commitment to Nacala Development Corridor at 9thTripartite Meeting of the Nacala Development Corridor Management Committee

Nacala Development Corridor

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.

World Bank Advocates for Urgent Action on Nacala Development Corridor Projects

Zambia commits to Nacala Corridor

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.