Rovuma LNG Supply Chain: Corinth Pipeworks won a $200m–$250m contract to supply about 250km (120,000 tonnes) of 20–24 inch LSAW linepipe for Rovuma LNG Phase 1 in Mozambique, including anti-corrosion and concrete weight coatings, with manufacturing in Greece—another big signal of Mozambique’s gas project ramp-up. Rovuma LNG Awards: ExxonMobil also pushed the project forward with $1.1bn in pre-investment contracts for Rovuma LNG Phase 1, including major subsea and offshore equipment orders (OneSubsea among the top recipients). Regional Power Link: The Mozambique–Malawi transmission line is nearing commercial operation, with testing underway and expected to start supplying electricity later this month. Roads & Connectivity: Mozambique’s National Roads Administration secured $50m from the Saudi Fund for Development to rehabilitate and widen key EN1 sections in Maputo, adding drainage works to cut rainy-season washouts. Transboundary Water: Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania signed the Ruvuma/Rovuma Establishment Agreement to create a basin commission covering the full shared river system, supporting water supply and agriculture. Mining Governance: A Chinde district police commander in Zambezia was arrested over alleged involvement in illegal tantalite mining, alongside foreign suspects. Industrial Jobs Push: Tanzania’s MeTL Group announced a $250m Mozambique investment plan, targeting 20,000 jobs across manufacturing, agriculture, energy, logistics and more.