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Malawi Govt. roping in private investment in airport project
December 11, 2020 / Noel Mkwaila
The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has committed to work hand in hand with investors on the construction of an international airport in the lakeshore district of Mangochi in a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement.
Andrew Nthiko, the spokesperson for the ministry, says government is prioritizing the project because it recognizes the impact of a lakeshore airport on the country’s tourism.
“As government, we are very committed to help the investors since the proposed project is crucial not only to Malawi but also to the region,” Nthiko said explaining that among others, government will guide the investors on the best construction site, standards and designation of types of planes to land or leave the airport.
As the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) comes into effect on January 1, 2021, the airport is expected to be useful in the transfer of people, goods and services across the continent and especially among Southern Africa Development Community (SADC0 member states.
Meanwhile, an interested investor and developer, Cape Maclear Holdings, has asked government to fast track the PPP tender process so that the project starts.
Malawi has two international airports, Kamuzu in Lilongwe and Chileka in Blantyre.
Government also plans to construct an international airport in Mzuzu.
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