Month: March 2025 Posts

Government signs $29.9 million deal for improved passport services

Mar 24, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Malawian government has signed a five-year agreement with Madras Security Printers Private Limited, a company tasked with enhancing passport production services. According to the documents reviewed, the deal, worth USD 29.9 million (approximately K52… ...

Government signs $29.9 million passport deal amid transparency concerns 

Feb 24, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The Malawian government has entered into a five-year passport supply contract worth $29,975,450 (about K52.7 billion) with Indian firm Madras Security Printers Private Limited, replacing local ICT company E-Tech Systems.  However, concerns have arisen regarding… ...

Communities raise red flag: ministry urged to act on security lapse

Feb 18, 2025 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The communities of Chulu, Mphomwa, and Chisinga in Kasungu district have raised concerns over a disturbing security lapse, urging the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security to take immediate action. In a letter to… ...

Concerned citizens call for termination of E-Tech Systems passport contract

Aug 21, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A group of concerned citizens has written to Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera, demanding the termination of the current passport contract with E-Tech Systems, citing its repeated failure to deliver quality services.  The group is also… ...

Government aim to employ more police officers

Jul 28, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Malawi government says it has a plan in place to recruit 10,000 police officers to improve the country's security. Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, revealed this at Limbe police training school where… ...

Govt commits to put to an end cases of human trafficking

Jul 05, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The government, through the Ministry of Homeland Security, says they have added an extra force in the fight against Trafficking in Persons (TIP), which has been a challenge for a long time now. This was… ...

Government calls for solidarity in supporting refugees

Jun 20, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers in the country. The remarks were made by the Minister of Homeland Security Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, as the country… ...