Malawi: Minister Mukhito Apologises for Passport Delays, Promises Urgent Action

Passport delays disrupt jobs and medical travel in this African country

This African government has apologised after passport delays disrupted jobs, education and medical travel.

Malawi: Minister Mukhito Apologises for Passport Delays, Promises Urgent Action

The Malawi government said Wednesday it is moving urgently to end persistent passport delays, which have left citizens unable to pursue jobs, education, medical care and business dealings, after disturbances at a Lilongwe immigration office left an officer injured and property damaged.

Govt apologises over passport crisis

This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Government has apologised to Malawians affected by passport delays, admitting that the crisis has disrupted job opportunities, education, medical treatment and other important travel plans. Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito said on Wednesday that government was taking urgent steps to address the shortage, which has left many applicants waiting for tr…

Malawi Announces Urgent Measures to Address Passport Shortages

ShareBy Suleman Chitera, MFN Reporter | October 29, 2026 Malawi’s Ministry of Homeland Security has announced urgent measures to address passport shortages and clear a growing backlog of applications, apologising to citizens whose employment, education, medical treatment and business activities have been disrupted by the delays. In a press release dated October 28, 2026, Homeland… The post Malawi Announces Urgent Measures to Address Passport Sho…

Minister Mukhito apologises for passport delays, promises urgent action

The Malawi government said Wednesday it is moving urgently to end persistent passport delays, which have left citizens unable to pursue jobs, education, medi... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

Govt Announces Measures to Resolve Passport Issuance Challenges

By Staff Reporter Ministry of Homeland Security says Government is fully aware of the persistent challenges affecting passport issuance and is pursuing urgent and decisive measures to bring these difficulties to a lasting resolution. In a statement issued on 28th October 2026 by Minister of Homeland Security Hon. Peter Mukhito, the Ministry says Government deeply […]