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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.

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.

The evaluation process for the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP)
Matching Grants (MG) and Business Plan Competition (BPC) has officially commenced,
marking a significant step toward enhancing regional trade in the Nacala and Beira Corridors.

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.