Fuel Theft & Customs Corruption: Mozambique’s Sernic arrested two Zimbabwean truck drivers and a Mozambican customs officer after an alleged attempt to steal 800,000 liters of fuel using forged documents, with bail granted to the drivers and the customs officer held pending trial. Judicial Access & Safety: President Daniel Chapo inaugurated the Vilankulo District Court in Inhambane and urged women to help curb domestic violence, linking it to child development and peace at household level. Skills for Fisheries & Processing: Chapo also inaugurated a Chinese-built Higher Polytechnic Institute in Quissico (Zavala, Inhambane) aimed at boosting fish production and processing through aquaculture engineering, fish processing, quality control, and logistics training. Mining Value-Add Push: Mozambique’s government challenged South Korean firms to invest in local processing of critical minerals and natural gas to move beyond raw-material exports, promising better business conditions. Regional Trade & Logistics Pressure: CTA flagged foreign-currency shortages (especially USD) and the fuel crisis as the main constraints on Mozambique’s business environment in Q2 2026, despite slight macroeconomic improvement. Telecoms & Digital Support: Mozambique’s telecom complaints rose sharply in 2025, while broader regional moves highlight growing demand for digital public infrastructure and service delivery.