Malawi announces that its national identity cards will no longer include expiry dates. Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito makes the directive during remarks around the launch of the National Registration Bureau’s Mzika/Nzika Digital ID Wallet, telling officials the change will begin from the current rollout period.
The reported timing varies slightly by outlet. One account says the decision is announced at the Digital Wallet launch, while another specifies implementation from September 16, 2026. Officials describe the reform as part of efforts to simplify the identification system for citizens and reduce costs tied to repeated renewals.
Some coverage also frames the change as politically significant, noting that removing the expiry date is expected to spare many people the recurring inconvenience of renewing cards. Across the reports, the consistent focus is the government’s move to alter the national ID format and support it through the digital wallet initiative, rather than introducing new requirements.
