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𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘The Ministry of Tr...
13/11/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has intensified stakeholder consultations towards the establishment of the Railways and Marine Regulatory Authority of Malawi (RAMRAM), a proposed independent institution expected to strengthen the regulation and oversight of the country's railway and maritime transport sectors.

As part of the process, the Ministry, together with the consultant, on Friday, 13th November 2026, held separate consultative meetings with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Police Service (MPS) at Capital Hill in Lilongwe.

The two institutions, which are key stakeholders in the country's maritime sector, provided valuable input on the proposed framework, particularly on matters relating to maritime safety, security, institutional coordination and emergency response.

The consultations build on an earlier stakeholders' meeting held two months ago, during which a proposed institutional framework was reviewed. The ongoing engagements are intended to gather further technical and institutional input to ensure that the proposed regulatory authority is responsive to the country's transport sector needs and clearly defined regulatory responsibilities.

The establishment of RAMRAM is part of Government's broader efforts to separate railway industry regulation from railway operations, thereby strengthening regulatory independence, improving accountability and enhancing efficiency in the sector.

The proposed authority is also expected to strengthen maritime regulation, including the development of effective search-and-rescue arrangements, improved coordination among relevant institutions and enhanced capacity to respond to emergencies on the country's lakes.

Ultimately, the establishment of RAMRAM is expected to contribute to safer, more efficient and reliable rail and maritime transport services, promote the movement of heavy cargo through alternative transport modes and help reduce the country's overall transportation and logistics costs.

The consultations mark an important step towards finalising the proposed institutional framework and advancing the process of operationalising RAMRAM.



Ministry Moves Ahead with Plans for Revival of Chipoka PortThe Ministry of Transport and Public Works has stepped up eff...
10/11/2026

Ministry Moves Ahead with Plans for Revival of Chipoka Port

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has stepped up efforts to restore the full operational capacity of Chipoka Port following close to two decades of inactivity, which significantly constrained waterborne trade and transportation on Lake Malawi.

As part of the restoration programme, Malawi Lake Service (MLS) Limited is currently assembling the Ministry's dredger at Chipoka, with dredging operations expected to commence within the next few days.

The dredging exercise, which is aimed at achieving the required water depth to facilitate safe vessel navigation and docking, forms part of Government's broader efforts to rehabilitate the port.

Once fully restored, Chipoka Port is expected to play a critical role in facilitating the movement of bulk cargo between road, rail and water transport systems. This will help ease pressure on the road network, improve logistics efficiency and contribute to reducing the cost of freight transportation.

Chipoka is strategically positioned as Malawi's key multimodal transport hub, offering an important link between road, rail and water transport. Its restoration is therefore expected to unlock significant opportunities for trade, strengthen regional connectivity and support economic growth.









𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Ja...
08/11/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., on Sunday represented President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika at this year's Remembrance Day Commemoration, also known as Poppy Day, held in Mzuzu.

During the ceremony, Hon. Mhango, accompanied by senior officers from the Malawi Defence Force, Malawi Police Service and other government officials, laid a wreath at the cenotaph in honour of soldiers who lost their lives while serving humanity during the First and Second World Wars.

Various religious leaders also offered prayers for lasting peace and unity in the country, emphasising the importance of these values in fostering national development.








04/11/2026

WATCH : Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., presides over the official handover of the karonga–Chiweta M001 Road construction project.

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., says President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika envis...
04/11/2026

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., says President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika envisions a fully operational Mzuzu Airport that meets all the necessary requirements to support Malawi's development.

Speaking Wednesday. during an inspection of the ongoing maintenance works at the airport, Hon. Mhango said its operationalisation will boost tourism, business and connectivity while easing transport challenges in the Northern Region.

He further assured the public that chartered flights will continue operating as the country awaits the official launch of scheduled commercial flights by airline operators.

The rehabilitation of Mzuzu Airport marks an important milestone in improving air transport and unlocking economic opportunities in the Northern Region.

In the News : Chiweta - Karonga road rehab set to begin Nation Publications Limited
04/11/2026

In the News : Chiweta - Karonga road rehab set to begin

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Bwengu – Njakwa Road Set for December 15thMinister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., has urged th...
04/11/2026

Bwengu – Njakwa Road Set for December 15th

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., has urged the contractor working on the Bwengu–Njakwa road to speed up works ahead of the rainy season.

In an Interview on Tuesday when he inspected the project's progress, Mhango said the road was heavily affected during the last rainy season after being overtopped and submerged, prompting government to intervene.

"My ministry decided that we are at a point where we needed to do some intervention to bring the road back to life. So, we are here. Work is progressing well," he said.

He added that government has engaged relevant authorities to release funds to keep the project moving.

"We have engaged our colleagues in treasury to make sure resources are available so that we can pay the contractor," he said.

Mhango has since advised the contractor to deploy multiple teams to accelerate works to meet the 15th December deadline.

"I urge the contractor to come up with multiple teams, that would be working on various aspects of the project. So, if he was working with 20 men, he may have to double the number so that the work can accelerate," he said,

He added that government will continue supporting local contractors to build local capacity.

GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COMPLETION OF THE RUMPHI–NYIKA–CHITIPA ROAD PROJECTGovernment has reaffirmed its comm...
03/11/2026

GOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COMPLETION OF THE RUMPHI–NYIKA–CHITIPA ROAD PROJECT

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the successful completion of the ongoing first phase of the Rumphi–Nyika–Chitipa Road project, which covers a 20-kilometre stretch from Bolero to Bembe.

So far, 16.2 kilometres of the section have been covered with tarmac, leaving 3.8 kilometres to complete the current phase.

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Hon. Jappie Mhango, MP, made the remarks during a visit to the project site, where he commended the contractors for the progress made.

The Minister acknowledged that the project has experienced delays, largely due to delayed payments, which have affected the contractors' ability to sustain construction activities.

He further noted that rising costs of construction materials and other related expenses have contributed to an increase in the project's initial cost, necessitating a review of the existing financial arrangements.

Hon. Mhango said the Roads Authority is reviewing the project costs to accommodate the increased expenses, while Government continues engaging relevant stakeholders to address outstanding payment challenges.

He expressed optimism that resolving these challenges would enable contractors to proceed with the remaining works and complete the current phase.

The Minister also emphasised the importance of collaboration between contractors and surrounding communities to ensure a conducive working environment and smooth implementation of the project.

The Rumphi–Nyika–Chitipa Road is expected to improve connectivity, ease the movement of people and goods, and enhance access to essential services for communities along the route as its development progresses.

𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝟏 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃: 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐀–𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐖𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍The project, which is being implemented in two lots, will see Unik...
03/11/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝟏 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃: 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐀–𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐖𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

The project, which is being implemented in two lots, will see Unik Construction Engineering (M) Ltd rehabilitate the 53-kilometre Chiweta–Wowwe section (Lot 1), while China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) will undertake the 52-kilometre Wowwe Bridge–Karonga section (Lot 2).

The project will incorporate two toll gates to provide a sustainable source of funding for the future maintenance of the road. A weighbridge will also be installed to monitor vehicle loads and guard against overloading, which is one of the major threats to road durability.

Key construction features include:

• Stronger pavement structure: The road will have a 150mm cement-stabilised sub-base, a 200mm emulsion-treated base, a 60mm asphalt concrete binder course and a 40mm asphalt concrete wearing course. These layers are designed to provide a strong foundation and durable riding surface.

• Improved drainage infrastructure: Existing culverts will be replaced with concrete box culverts and pipe culverts to improve water passage and drainage, helping to protect the road against water-related damage.

• Wider and safer road sections: The rehabilitated road will have a 6.8-metre carriageway, complemented by 1.5-metre sealed shoulders on either side, improving road safety and providing additional support to the pavement structure.

• Improved road safety features: Improved signs and markings.

Transport and Public Works Minister, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., says Standard Bank Malawi will finance the reconstruction...
02/11/2026

Transport and Public Works Minister, Hon. Jappie Mhango, M.P., says Standard Bank Malawi will finance the reconstruction of the 105-kilometre Chiweta–Karonga section of the M001 road.

He made the remarks today after handing over the site to contractors in Karonga District.

He assured the road users that the road will be completed in time due to the availability of funding.

"This road will be financed with resources from Standard Bank," Mhango said.

He stressed that the road has deteriorated after years of neglect.

"For the past five years or so, the road's rehabilitation and maintenance was abandoned. If a road cannot be maintained for three years, by the time you come back, that road will require rehabilitation, because it will have suffered so much damage," said Mhango.

He also said that the government is rehabilitating the M1 in phases and assured that the entire stretch from Nsanje to Karonga will be completed in the next three years.

"We believe that once this is completed, joined with the Lilongwe-Chiweta section and then the southbound section, we should have a completely rehabilitated M1 road." he said.

On financing, Mhango disclosed that President Arthur Peter Mutharika has secured a new funding model through local banks.

"The past five months, you've seen the President himself meeting with various banks, and all of them assured him that they have the excess liquidity that the government can use to rehabilitate our roads," he said.





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