Lilongwe - Post Report Question and Answers
How do you send and receive your letters and package mail? Are local postal facilities adequate?
Pouch. Local facilities are ok. I did receive a package through local mail once but wouldn't advise doing it on a regular basis. - Jul 2020
Embassy pouch. We keep hearing rumors of DPO... maybe someday. I have never used local postal facilities but would not have high expectations for them. - Feb 2020
Malawi Post is not adequate. However, I am fortunate enough to use the embassy for mail services. - Sep 2018
We have diplomatic pouch with the US government. - Jul 2017
Through the Embassy but we have had things shipped to us via DHL without issues. There are rumors of us being a DPO post in earlier 2017 :) - Oct 2016
DPO is a huge plus. You can stay connected to American groceries via Amazon prime/subscribe and save. - Sep 2013
We have the pouch. No liquids and certain size and weight restrictions apply, but it is a real life-saver for my family. - Sep 2012
We were fortunate to have pouch priveleges. - Sep 2009
Most people use email, but you will eventually get your package through the post office. - Jul 2009
