Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) head of modernisation Joseph Khonje says the public tax collector has put in place measures to boost Internet connection and private sector agents at Mchinji-Mwami Border.
In an interview on the sidelines of the Nacala Development Committee Tripartite Customs Cluster tour of the facility on Monday, Khonje said MRA is planning to handover management to a private sector player, a move that will help MRA focus on its core mandate and cut on operational costs.
He said: “As of now, the structure costs us in excess of K10 million every month to operate.
“Talks are ongoing with several players, including Airport Development Limited but these are in their early stages.”
In a separate interview, leader of the Mozambican delegation Osvaldo Correia said the tour has been an “eye-opener” for his team, who are in the country to discuss ways of improving data sharing and collaboration with Malawi and Zambia.
The Nacala Development Committee Tripartite Customs Cluster, which comprises representatives from Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia revenue authorities, was formed to automate customs procedures at border crossings, facilitate a seamless electronic exchange of customs data, and improve transit management along the corridor.
