The training is being conducted by the Ministry of Lands in partnership with the PPPC, with financial support from the World Bank-funded Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP).
Speaking in an interview yesterday, PPPC CEO Patrick Kabambe said the initiative aligns completely with DMAP’s overarching goal of accelerating Malawi’s digital transformation through inclusive, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure and services.
“The digitization of land administration is a critical pillar of Malawi’s modernization. Efficient land services are not only essential for individual landowners and investors but are also crucial for transparency, planning, climate resilience, and economic development.
“A digitized and well-managed land system means fewer disputes, better service delivery, and a stronger foundation for development,” clarified Kabambe.
He described the training as a demonstration of DMAP’s commitment to transforming strategic goals into practical, on-the-ground impact.
He added: “This partnership with the Ministry of Lands underlines our shared dedication to building digital public infrastructure that is inclusive, resilient, and responsive to Malawi’s development aspirations.”
Speaking during the official opening of the LIMS training for the eastern region, held at the University of Malawi in Zomba, Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba assured Malawians of the ministry’s progress in digitalizing land services to enhance service delivery.
Gumba further described the training as crucial, considering that it aimed at equipping land staff with relevant knowledge and skills.
He said rolling out digital systems will be a part of taking its services closer to people, minimizing corruption and delays.
So far, over 250 land officers from the southern and eastern regions have been trained to utilize digital tools for land administration, to enhance transparency, efficiency, and service delivery within the land sector.
Nationwide, nearly 700 land officers are expected to benefit from the training.
Basheera Kananji, District Land Registrar for Machinga District Council and one of the participants, welcomed the initiative, saying it would ease their workload and help reshape public perceptions.
