The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA) of South Sudan has concluded a three-day benchmarking visit to Malawi’s Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA), culminating in a press briefing at the Authority’s headquarters in Lilongwe on August 13, 2025. 

The visit, which took place from August 10 to 14, 2025, focused on four key areas: supplier registration, compliance and monitoring, capacity development, and financial sustainability. 

PPDA Director General Dr. Edington Chilapondwa said the choice of Malawi as a learning destination reflected the Authority’s growing reputation as a leader in procurement reforms across Africa. “This visit shows that Malawi PPDA is being recognized as one of the regulators making strides in reforming procurement and disposal systems in Africa,” he said. 

Dr. Chilapondwa highlighted Malawi’s progress in digitizing procurement processes, including the onboarding of 32 government departments onto the Malawi National Electronic Procurement System (MANePS) and the launch of online supplier registration through the platform from 10 August 2025. “A supplier wishing to get registered or renew its certificate can now do so entirely online through MANePS,” he explained. He also welcomed future cooperation between the two Authorities, adding that PPDA Malawi was open to staff exchanges to enhance capacity on both sides. 

At the closing session, South Sudan’s Head of Delegation, Mr. Ajang Deng Daniel, described the visit as “transformative,” saying it had provided a clear roadmap for strengthening his country’s procurement systems.

 “These innovations, which streamline verification, reduce fraud and empower SMEs, offer actionable models for South Sudan’s digital transition,” he said, referring to MANePS and Malawi’s supplier database management practices. 

Mr. Ajang also praised Malawi’s risk-based compliance and debarment protocols as “critical insights for combating unethical practices,” and confirmed that both Authorities had agreed to collaborate further, particularly on capacity development. “Malawi’s journey from manual processes to a digitized, trusted registry inspires South Sudan’s reform agenda. We return equipped not just with technical knowledge, but with a partner committed to Africa’s procurement renaissance,” he added. 

The briefing ended with a live demonstration of MANePS functionality at one of PPDA’s Digital Hubs, giving the media firsthand experience of the platform’s capabilities.