AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & Inflation: Mozambique’s central bank kept the benchmark MIMO rate at 9.25% in Maputo, citing easing inflation pressures (7.5% in June) and a steadier exchange rate, while highlighting growth in financial inclusion and faster digital payments via METIX. Trade Facilitation: Mozambique awarded a 25-year concession to Chinese firms to build and run a one-stop border post at Machipanda linking to Zimbabwe, aiming to cut delays on one of the region’s busiest corridors to the Port of Beira. Food & Consumer Protection: IGSAE and FUNDEC signed a cooperation deal to boost awareness among economic operators, focusing on prevention, compliance campaigns, and tougher action against counterfeiting. Energy & LNG Policy Lessons: A commentary argues Mozambique can learn from Angola’s gas reform model to improve regulatory certainty and institutional coordination as LNG projects ramp up. Mining & Power for Industry: Jindal’s Vulcan plans a 300MW power system to electrify Mozambique’s Moatize coal operations, reducing diesel dependence and supporting the national grid. Aviation Cooperation: Egypt and Mozambique signed an MoU to expand technical collaboration across air navigation, safety, security, and training. Regional Business Links: Maputo hosted China–Portuguese-speaking countries talks on logistics infrastructure, with multiple cooperation agreements signed.
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