Southern Africa Trade Connectivity Project

22/10/2026

🇲🇼🇲🇿 Malawi and Mozambique strengthen cooperation on agricultural trade

Malawi and Mozambique have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures, deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting safer, more efficient and predictable cross-border trade.

At the signing ceremony in Tete on 22 October 2026, Malawi’s Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Resources Development, Erica Maganga, highlighted priorities for implementation, including joint pest-risk assessment, improved SPS certification procedures, officer training and guidance for traders.

Closing the ceremony, Mozambique’s Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries, Acubar Paulo Batista, called for coordinated action, timely information-sharing and continued technical dialogue to turn the agreement into practical benefits. He noted that effective implementation can help reduce delays and unnecessary costs, protect people, animals and plants, and support producers and businesses across both countries.

The agreement aligns with regional efforts to facilitate trade and improve connectivity, including the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), implemented by Malawi and Mozambique's Ministries of Transport with World Bank support.

Both governments reaffirmed their commitment to working together to advance regional integration and deliver tangible results for their people.

15/10/2026

🌸 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! 🌸

Today, the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP) joins the nation in celebrating the remarkable women whose love, strength, resilience and sacrifices shape our families, communities and future generations.
We recognise the invaluable role mothers play in nurturing families, driving economic growth, supporting businesses and contributing to national development.

As we work towards improved trade, connectivity and economic opportunities, we celebrate the mothers who inspire progress and help build a better future for all.

To all mothers and mother figures, thank you for everything you do.

💐 Happy Mother's Day!
Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP)

07/10/2026

🇲🇼🇲🇿🇿🇲 MALAWI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO NACALA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR

Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation under the Nacala Development Corridor, with a call for practical progress on outstanding agreements and effective implementation of decisions made by the Corridor’s governing bodies.

Speaking at the opening of the Tripartite Meeting of the Nacala Development Corridor Sector Clusters in Maputo, Mozambique, Director of Policy and Planning in the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Mr. Victor Lungu, said Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia share a responsibility to build an efficient transport and logistics network that connects their economies, facilitates trade and supports sustainable economic transformation.

He called for clear priorities, realistic timelines and clearly assigned responsibilities, while highlighting the need to advance three pending Memoranda of Understanding covering SPS Agriculture; Standards, Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Metrology (SQAM); and the Chipata–Serenje project.

The four-day technical meeting, running from 6–9 October 2026, brings together 12 sector clusters and thematic groups from Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Participants are reviewing implementation of directives from the 10th NDCMC Board Meeting and updating action plans covering the period up to 30 June 2027.

Malawi has expressed readiness to share its progress, learn from Mozambique and Zambia, and continue working with the Nacala Development Corridor Secretariat and development partners to advance regional trade and connectivity.

15/09/2026

📢 Today at Crossroads Hotel: National Single Window Sensitisation Workshop + Official ICT Equipment Handover

The Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism is hosting a critical sensitisation workshop on the Malawi National Single Window (MNSW) system for Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

A major highlight of today’s programme is the official handover of specialised ICT equipment to participating MDAs.

This equipment will strengthen institutional capacity and provide the digital infrastructure needed to effectively implement and sustain the National Single Window system. It is a practical step to support MDAs as they move from awareness to full utilisation of the platform.

The National Single Window enables traders to submit information through a single electronic entry point for permits, licences and clearances — making import, export and transit processes faster, simpler, more transparent and more predictable.

Supported by the World Bank under the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), this workshop and equipment distribution mark another important milestone in modernising Malawi’s trade environment in line with Malawi 2063.

The equipment is being handed over by Mr. Davis Sado, the Director of Administration at the Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism.

Together, we are building a more efficient and competitive trading system for Malawi.

03/09/2026

📢 LIVE PANEL DISCUSSION | TODAY, 5PM–6PM

The conversation continues.

The Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP) invites you to yet another special panel discussion on the new Digital Sanitary and Phytosanitary Information System (SPSIS).

The discussion will explore how this new digital system will support sanitary and phytosanitary processes and contribute to improved trade facilitation.

📅 Today, 3 September 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📺 LIVE on Zodiak TV, Zodiak Radio and Zodiak Online

Tune in, follow the discussion and learn more about this important digital transformation.
Don’t miss it!

02/09/2026

🌱 Going Digital for Better Agricultural Services!

Need a certificate, licence or permit from the Ministry responsible for Agriculture? There is now a new digital way to apply for documents and services.

Join the LIVE Panel Discussion today, Wednesday, 2 September 2026, from 5:00 PM to learn more about the new digital platform and how it will make accessing agricultural services easier and more efficient.

📺 MBC TV 1
📻 MBC Radio 1
📱 MBC page

The discussion is supported by the Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Agriculture, with support from the World Bank-funded Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP).

Tune in and be part of the conversation! 🌾📲

06/07/2026

🇲🇼 Happy Independence Day, Malawi! 🇲🇼

Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and unity that have shaped our nation since independence. As we honour the sacrifices of those who came before us, let us renew our commitment to building a more connected, prosperous, and inclusive Malawi.

Through the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), we remain dedicated to improving transport infrastructure, facilitating trade, and strengthening regional connectivity—creating opportunities that drive economic growth and improve lives for all Malawians.

Together, let us continue working towards a future where every road, every border, and every connection brings us closer to shared prosperity.

Happy 62nd Independence Day, Malawi! 🇲🇼

02/07/2026

🚧 A New Chapter for Malawi's Road Infrastructure Begins! 🇲🇼

Today marked the official launch of the rehabilitation of the 47.23 km Liwonde–Matawale (M003) Road, a transformative investment under the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project, financed by the World Bank.

The project will improve connectivity between Liwonde and Zomba, reduce travel time and transport costs, strengthen trade along the Nacala Corridor, improve access to markets and tourism, and enhance road safety through Malawi's first iRAP Star Rating for Schools initiative.

This is more than the construction of a road—it's an investment in safer journeys, stronger communities, economic growth, and a more connected Malawi.

Together, we are building roads that drive development.

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02/07/2026

02/07/2026