Malawi

31 May 2023 — G/TFA/N/MWI/4/Rev.1  

The Ministry of Trade in an effort to minimise delays at the border started developing border facilities to the OSBP status with the neighbouring countries. The Concept is aimed at reducing the number of stops and processes associated with cross border transactions to ease trade and movement of people. Six Borders - Mwanza/Zobue; Songwe/Kisumulu; Dedza/Colomue Mchinji/Mwami Chiponde/Mandimba; and Muloza/Quelimane were prioritized. One border of Mchinji/Mwami between Malawi and Zambia is operational from 7 December, 2022; Dedza was completed on 26 July, 2022, and Mwanza is at 90 per cent completion level. Songwe construction commenced in March, 2023.
However, inadequate resources to fully roll out the concept at the selected borders is the challenge.
Technical Assistance required:
Training for the border officials, support for ICT and furniture requirements and establishment other One Stop Border Post Projects.

30 June 2021 — G/TFA/N/MWI/4  

The Ministry of Trade in an effort to minimise delays at the border started developing border facilities to the OSBP status with the neighbouring countries. The Concept is aimed at reducing the number of stops and processes associated with cross border transactions to ease trade and movement of people. Six Borders - Mwanza/Zobue; Songwe/Kisumulu; Dedza/Colomue Mchinji/Mwami Chiponde/Mandimba; and Muloza/Quelimane were prioritized. One border of Mchinji/Mwami between Malawi and Zambia has so far been completed.
The government of Malawi obtained loans from African Development Bank and the World Bank Group to finance construction of the borders. However, inadequate resources to fully roll out the concept at the selected borders is the challenge.
Technical Assistance required:
Support for establishing One Stop Border Post.