DEDZA-CALOMUE ONE-GO BORDER POST LAUNCHED

In a landmark event celebrating 50 years of diplomatic and economic partnership, Malawi and Mozambique on Friday 6^th June 2025, inaugurated the Dedza-Calomue One-Go Border Post (OGBP) at a colourful ceremony held at Dedza border station.

In their key note addresses at the function, the President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his counterpart, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, hinted that apart from promoting seamless flow of trade and modernizing trade between the two countries, the One-Go Border Post was intended to deepen bilateral and diplomatic ties between Malawi and Mozambique.

"As we celebrate 50 years of our relationship, the launch of the OGBP marks a new chapter in elevating trade and partnership to new heights for the people of the two countries,’’ said President Chakwera adding that the OGBP is a gateway to a brighter future.

On his part, President Chapo said the inauguration of the Dedza-Calomue One-Go Border Post is a testament to the strong friendship and cooperation between Mozambique and Malawi.

He added that the new facility will go a long way in facilitating smooth, fast and profitable trade between the people of the two countries.

"Today marks the retirement of a barrier from the once-called One-Stop Border Post to a One-Go Border Post that will eliminate redundant procedures thereby promoting competitive trade among our people,’’ hinted President Chapo. 

Speaking earlier, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Honourable Vitumbiko Mumba, observed that for too long, excessive bureaucracy had stifled trade between Malawi and Mozambique.

He, therefore, added that the opening of the OGBP was a proof that when countries work together for a common purpose, non-tariff trade barriers can be dismantled.

The main objective of the OGBP is to streamline procedures, reduce transit times and enhance trade efficiency between Malawi and Mozambique, just to mention a few.

The launch of the Dedza-Calomue One-Go Border Post was witness by high-ranking government officials and businesses from Malawi and Mozambique and other foreign dignitaries.

 

BY FUNSANI SCANDER