Green Industrialization & Climate Policy: UN ECA and South Africa’s environment ministry wrapped a two-day workshop validating regional studies on innovative climate action to accelerate green industrialization across Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with participants agreeing on national priorities for policy coherence and technology transfer. Lake Transport Upgrade (Mozambique Region): Mozambique’s LNG logistics momentum continues as MSC launched the Afungi Shuttle linking Afungi with feeder connections from Nacala and Maputo, aiming to move construction materials, industrial equipment and spare parts for the Afungi LNG project more efficiently. Mozambique AI Governance: Mozambique moved to formalise AI rules after public consultations, drafting a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy to set legal, institutional and regulatory frameworks for safe, transparent and responsible AI use in public and private sectors. Business Recovery Funding (Mozambique): In Nacala, President Daniel Chapo announced $74m via the Catalytic Fund to support business recovery, domestic production and small-scale producers after cyclones and extreme weather, with 93 companies receiving support. Cement Capacity Boost (Mozambique): Cimentos de Moçambique tripled output at its Nacala plant to 1.2m tons/year after a $110m investment, aiming to supply northern Mozambique and expand exports. Medicines Oversight (Mozambique): ANARME reported 20.8m meticais worth of SNS medicines stolen in H1 2026, with inspections leading to seizures and criminal cases, including closures of 17 pharmacies. Regional Trade & Logistics Context: Separate coverage highlights SACU and AfCFTA trade gains and broader push to strengthen export capability and logistics corridors across Southern Africa.