Managed security services in Malawi

Security considerations in Malawi

Programs in Malawi typically cover offices, NGO and corporate sites and retail in Lilongwe and Blantyre, sometimes with sites in Mzuzu or on the lakeshore. A managed program applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting format at every site. English is the official business language and Chichewa is spoken throughout the country.

Tourism on Lake Malawi is busiest in the dry season, and the rainy season from about November to April affects travel between sites. Coverage plans should include relief officers, supervision arrangements for sites outside the main cities and procedures for power interruptions affecting lighting, alarms and access control.

• Capital Hill
• City Centre (Lilongwe)
• Old Town
• Area 47
• Gateway Mall
• Blantyre city centre
• Chichiri Shopping Mall
• Limbe

How MGP delivers coverage in Malawi

Coverage in Malawi runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the programme, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Malawi

The licensing requirements for private security companies in Malawi are confirmed with local partners before work begins.

Cities in Malawi

• Lilongwe
• Blantyre
• Mzuzu
• Zomba
• Mangochi
• Salima

Coverage in other locations, including Kasungu, Karonga, Dedza and Nkhata Bay, is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Malawi?

No. MGP does not hold a private security licence in Malawi. Officers are employed by vetted security companies that hold the licences required in Malawi, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do the officers speak?

Officers speak English and Chichewa. For corporate reception and hospitality posts, the required language level is set out in each site’s Post Orders.

See the Africa overview for other countries.