Malawi has joined five other Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to reduce and harmonise mobile roaming tariffs under the One Network Area framework, according to TechAfrica News. The initiative, announced by the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, includes Malawi, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The collaboration has resulted in significant price cuts for data, voice, and SMS roaming to promote affordability and clear regional communications.
In regional diplomacy, Malawi and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation in responding to natural disasters. According to Atlas Malawi, Malawi's Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda met with his Mozambican counterpart, Maria Manuel Lucas, on the sidelines of the SADC Council of Ministers meeting in Pretoria, South Africa. The discussions focused on coordinating joint responses to recurring climate threats, including floods and cyclones.
Meanwhile, Malawi is set to host the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe from March 25 to 27, 2026, The Maravi Post reports. Organised by the Civil Society Network on Climate Change, the event will gather policymakers, researchers, and development partners from across the continent. Delegates will discuss equitable climate financing, the establishment of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, and strategies to strengthen Africa's collective position in global climate negotiations.