30/06/2026
DMAP progress spurs growing demand for digital solutions and services
The Director of eGovernment in the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, Moses Chiwoni, has disclosed that the progress being registered under the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) has sparked growing demands and expectations from various levels of Government for digital solutions and services.
He made the remarks during the sixth DMAP Technical Committee Meeting, which was convened by the Department of eGovernment in collaboration with the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC). The meeting reviewed progress on key project components and assessed implementation strategies aimed at strengthening Malawi's digital public infrastructure.
It brought together senior ICT officials from key institutions, including the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), the National Registration Bureau (NRB), and the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), alongside representatives from the Ministries of Education, Finance, Lands, and Health.
In his address, Chiwoni said the steady progress of the project has increased demand from ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), which are continuously submitting requests for support in advancing their digital transformation initiatives.
"Day in and day out, various MDAs are submitting requests regarding their digital needs under this project, be it in systems development and acquisition, procurement of ICT equipment and gadgets, software licensing, capacity building, and many other interventions," he said.
He noted that the increasing demand demonstrates the confidence Government institutions have in DMAP's ability to transform public service delivery through digital technologies.
Chiwoni emphasized the critical role of the Technical Committee in ensuring that project activities remain on schedule and that implementation challenges are addressed promptly.
He further urged ICT experts to be transparent in highlighting digital challenges and to adopt a solution-driven approach to resolving emerging issues.
In his remarks, DMAP Project Manager, Chimwemwe Matemba, called on Technical Committee members to remain steadfast in advancing the project's objectives through proactive collaboration, innovation, and shared ownership.
Matemba stressed the importance of delivering the project on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, saying the success of DMAP depends on the collective commitment of all implementing institutions.
During the meeting, Chief Digital Solution Architect for the Department of eGovernment, Walusungu Gondwe, reported that the project is currently onboarding 25 e-services from various ministries, departments, and agencies onto the Bomalathu e-Services Portal.
Once completed, the portal will provide citizens and businesses with a centralized platform for accessing government services online, improving efficiency, convenience, transparency, and the overall quality of public service delivery.
The meeting also heard that DMAP has signed a contract with a supplier for the procurement of 2,400 Biometric Registration Kits (BRKs) for the National Registration Bureau.
The procurement forms part of the government's efforts to transition to a next-generation digital identification system, which is expected to strengthen identity management, improve access to public services, and support the country's broader digital transformation agenda.
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