Objectives

Malawi M1 Road Rehabilitation:

To improve food security, access to trade and essential services through the provision of basic road infrastructure by providing a reliable and durable M1 Road integrated into the COMESA North-South Corridor and increasing traffic safety and the security of the M1 Road.

Construction of the Mozambique-Malawi Inter-connector:

To contribute to a sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in Malawi as well as climate protection by providing access to reliable, sustainable and climate-friendly power supply.

Expected Results

Malawi M1 Road Rehabilitation:

• Chiweta-Kacheche section of 66km
• Kasungu–Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) of 102km
• Kasungu–Jenda Section of 86 km
• Jenda-Mzimba Section of 47 km
• Technical Assistance for Project Implementation and Capacity Building

Construction of the Mozambique-Malawi Inter-connector:

• Installation of approx. 76 km of 400 kV transmission line
• Extension of Phombeya substation with transmission line bays.

Implementation Status

• Malawi M1 Road Rehabilitation: The works are ongoing.
• Construction of the Mozambique-Malawi Inter-connector: The works are ongoing.

Implementation Period:

December 2017 / December 2027 (M1 Road), December 2025 (Inter-connector)