In a fiery declaration straight from the power corridors of Blantyre, Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Ching’oma has drawn a clear line in the sand: Malawi’s immigration department is not just getting a facelift—it’s getting a full-blown operational upgrade.
Speaking with the flair of a man on a mission, Ching’oma delivered a pointed message at the graduation of 354 newly minted immigration officers, calling the moment a “game-changer” in the way Malawi handles cross-border movement and citizen services. No more bureaucratic slumber, no more long, painful passport queues—this, he says, is the dawn of a smarter, faster, and more people-centered immigration system.
“The days of sluggish service and overworked officers are numbered,” Ching’oma thundered. “We’re not just hiring bodies—we’re investing in a system that must work for Malawians, not frustrate them.”
And the 354 graduates? They’re not just new hires—they’re front-line warriors in the war against inefficiency, tasked with powering up a department that’s long been buckling under the weight of demand and outdated structures.
But Ching’oma didn’t stop at recruitment. With rare political candor, he acknowledged the elephant in the immigration office: dire working conditions. “Yes, we know the challenges. Yes, we hear you,” he said, vowing that the government is pushing forward with the construction of staff housing to ensure that officers are not just trained—but treated with dignity.
“An empowered officer is an effective officer,” he declared.
In true no-nonsense fashion, Ching’oma made it clear: Malawi’s borders will no longer be run on fumes and hope. The government’s renewed push signals not just border control, but service transformation. The kind where passports don’t take months and officers don’t live in limbo.
So, while the DPP and UTM are busy squabbling over statues and spinning conspiracies, Chakwera’s administration is quietly—yet boldly—securing the nation, one immigration officer at a time.
The passports are coming. The officers are ready. And the system is finally getting the jolt it’s needed for years.
