Regional Maritime Security: Mozambique President Daniel Chapo inaugurated the SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Enforcement Coordination Centre in Katembe, Maputo, with SADC handing over the MCSCC headquarters keys to the board chair—aimed at cutting illegal fishing losses and boosting surveillance, information sharing and enforcement across the bloc. Diplomatic & Investment Signals: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed spoke by phone with Chapo, agreeing to deepen UAE–Mozambique cooperation in the economy, investment, renewable energy and sustainable development. Telecom & Connectivity: Vodacom Group says it invested R23.6bn in 2026 to strengthen network resilience and spectrum value, noting spectrum acquisitions including in Mozambique. Inflation & Transport Costs: Mozambique’s latest inflation data show fuel-driven transport pressures hitting provinces harder than Maputo, with May inflation rising to 7.22% year-on-year. Tourism Push: Mozambique expects $7bn in tourism investment over seven years and more than $50bn total foreign investment across sectors in 10 years, following the Mozambique–EU Business Forum. Industrial Risk Watch: IDC is reportedly weighing options to buy South32’s stake in Mozambique’s Mozal smelter to revive the plant after energy-cost pressures. Cyber Threats: Check Point flags Mozambique among the most attacked African countries as ransomware and AI-driven extortion tactics evolve.