OPINION | Malawi Finally Gets Reliable Passports: Chakwera Administration Deserves Kudos for Delivering

After years of frustration, delays, and corruption in Malawi’s passport services, the Chakwera administration has delivered a permanent, modernized system that Malawians can finally trust.

The rollout of the new ICAO-compliant passport system ends a painful chapter for travelers. Following the 2024 cyber breach, temporary fixes only created more problems, including passports that failed to scan, causing delays and unnecessary suspicion of forgery. Today, these challenges are a thing of the past.

The new system is secure, transparent, and efficient. Applicants can now submit documents online, pay electronically or via mobile money, and track their passports in real time through a public database. Services are being decentralized beyond Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mangochi, and Mzuzu to Salima, Mzimba, Karonga, Kasungu, and Chikwawa—bringing passports closer to the people.

This is more than a technical upgrade—it is a clear demonstration that government can serve its citizens effectively. By restoring trust, speeding up processing, and cracking down on corruption, the Chakwera administration has shown leadership that delivers real results.

It is easy to criticize leaders when systems fail. But it is equally important to recognize and celebrate them when they succeed. Today, Malawians can travel with dignity and confidence. The Chakwera administration has set a new standard for public service, and citizens are the ultimate beneficiaries.

Malawi’s passport woes are over—and that is cause for national applause.

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