Power Deal: UAE’s ePointZero (2PointZero Group) is set to buy a 90% stake in Azura Power Holdings, taking control of 752MW across Nigeria, Senegal and Mozambique, with Amaya Capital keeping 10%—a sign of Gulf-backed push into Africa’s power demand. Mozambique Infrastructure: Japan’s JICA will disburse $10.4m to reconstruct the Natete bridge in Nampula, with road access and riverbank protection to boost the Nacala Corridor’s trade connectivity. Transport & Trade: DRC and Angola signed a new railway agreement to improve links to the Lobito Atlantic port, aiming to cut export bottlenecks for minerals. Energy Costs: Diesel prices remain a pressure point across the region; Mozambique is among the top five most expensive in August 2026, feeding into freight, construction and food costs. Security & Readiness: President Daniel Chapo urged Mozambique’s commandos to stay ready for more sophisticated threats, stressing training, intelligence, logistics and secure communications. Ports & Logistics: ICTSI agreed to acquire 100% of TLG’s shares, including cargo-handling operations across Mozambique and other corridors. Anti-Fraud: Malawi’s Nocma says it will not pay a second $403,616 after hackers diverted a Mozambican payment tied to Nacala port services. Fisheries Governance: Namibia has not yet paid its SADC illegal-fishing centre contribution, even as the Maputo-based facility ramps up monitoring.