Ministry of Trade and Industry Principal Secretary Francis Zhuwao has said the One Stop Border Post project will increase trade, tourism and stimulate the country’s economy.

Speaking on Friday when the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms visited Mwami One Stop Border Post in Mchinji, he said the commissioning of the K10 billion facility has improved the way people conduct business at the border.

Zhuwao (in blue suit) guiding MPs during the tour

The facility, a collaboration between by Zambia and Malawi, opened operations last year.

Said Zhuwao: “The one stop border post concept is a good initiative and the fact that the Mchinji One Border Post is fully operational, we have seen some great improvement in terms of revenue from both sides.”

He further said Malawi and Mozambique are finalising the construction of about K12 billion Dedza and Mwanza One Stop Border posts.

“At a one stop border post passengers spend less than five to 10 minutes to clear goods. In the past, it took about two hours. So, there is a lot of efficiency,” he said.

Committee chairperson Noel Lipipa commended government for initiating the One Stop Border Post project, saying it is improving the way people do business.

He said: “We hope that we will have these posts on all borders of entry so that people do not take days to have their goods cleared.”

Ministry of Trade and Industry and Malawi Revenue Authority are facilitating the one stop border posts.

Ministry of Trade and Industry Principal Secretary Francis Zhuwao has said the One Stop Border Post project will increase trade, tourism and stimulate the country’s economy.

Speaking on Friday when the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms visited Mwami One Stop Border Post in Mchinji, he said the commissioning of the K10 billion facility has improved the way people conduct business at the border.

The facility, a collaboration between by Zambia and Malawi, opened operations last year.

Said Zhuwao: “The one stop border post concept is a good initiative and the fact that the Mchinji One Border Post is fully operational, we have seen some great improvement in terms of revenue from both sides.”

He further said Malawi and Mozambique are finalising the construction of about K12 billion Dedza and Mwanza One Stop Border posts.

“At a one stop border post passengers spend less than five to 10 minutes to clear goods. In the past, it took about two hours. So, there is a lot of efficiency,” he said.

Committee chairperson Noel Lipipa commended government for initiating the One Stop Border Post project, saying it is improving the way people do business.

He said: “We hope that we will have these posts on all borders of entry so that people do not take days to have their goods cleared.”

Ministry of Trade and Industry and Malawi Revenue Authority are facilitating the one stop border posts.

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