Transport & PPP: Mozambique has approved a public-private concession for the Integrated Machipanda Border Modernisation and Expansion Project, with Terminal Internacional Rodoviário de Machipanda set to build, run and maintain the upgraded border infrastructure before handing it back to the State. Urban Mobility: Maputo’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system broke ground, backed by a World Bank-funded $250m budget, with China Henan International Cooperation Group building over 20 km of BRT roads and stations; the project targets 125,000 passengers/day and completion in 2028 using an initial fleet of electric buses. Water Security: The government admitted graded water-use restrictions are possible as El Niño worsens, prioritising human consumption, health, critical food production and livestock watering, alongside drought-tolerant seeds and conservation farming. Energy & Industry: Russia says it is exploring energy cooperation modalities with Mozambique, citing hydropower potential and digitalisation opportunities highlighted by the Russian ambassador. Logistics & Trade: Hapag-Lloyd and DP World expanded their Africa terminal partnership, including further support for Maputo port infrastructure. Mining & Local Content: ENI says it will channel up to $3bn to Mozambican firms under Coral Norte local content plans, while Mozambique’s broader security push targets kidnappings, drug trafficking and corruption.