Streamlined border posts speed up trade
Customs clearing agents are among those lauding the one-stop border post (OSBP) concept as a key enabler of efficient trade facilitation in the country. Malawi currently has one fully operational OSBP at the Mchinji– Mwami Border, with the post at Dedza awaiting the completion of a similar facility on the Mozambican side to become fully […]
Mozambique Leases a Port Terminal to Landlocked Malawi
In a rare move, Mozambique is planning to lease part of its northern port of Nacala to neighboring landlocked Malawi. The deal seeks to boost trade ties between the two countries. To formalize the initiative, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and his Malawian counterpart, Lazarus Chakwera, last week signed initial agreements of the concession deal. This […]
Electronic Data Exchange to Revolutionize Trade between Tanzania and Malawi
Kasumulu/Songwe Border, Tanzania/Malawi – June 5, 2023 – Today, a historic event unfolded as the electronic data exchange between Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) was officially launched. The data exchange will facilitate sharing of information through the respective Revenue Authorities Customs Management Systems Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) for TRA, and […]
Key Officials and Border Communities Sensitised on Economic Benefits of Mchinji One Stop Border Post
Mchinji, 5th August 2022…. The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Trade and Industry today held a sensitization workshop at the Mchinji – Mwami One Stop Border Post (OSBP) aimed at creating awareness about the new One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to the community and economic operators in the district and beyond. Supported by TradeMark […]