AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMineral Processing Push: Mozambique’s Industry Secretary Custódia Paúnde challenged South Korean firms to invest in local processing of critical minerals and gas, aiming to move beyond raw-material exports and build metal, chemical and food industries. LNG Project Momentum: Saipem and Jan De Nul signed a letter of intent with ExxonMobil Moçambique for preliminary work on Rovuma LNG Phase 1 (about €11m), with final EPCI tied to Area 4 partners’ final investment decision and approvals expected in 2026. Fisheries Skills Upgrade: President Daniel Chapo inaugurated a Chinese-built Higher Polytechnic Institute in Quissico (Zavala, Inhambane) to train youth in aquaculture, fish processing, quality control and logistics, targeting reduced post-catch losses and higher value. Business Climate Pressure: Mozambique’s CTA flagged foreign-currency shortages (especially USD) and the fuel crisis as key constraints on private-sector operations in Q2 2026. Telecom Consumer Rulings: INCM reported 391,700 telecom complaints in 2025 and ruled in consumers’ favour in about a third, ordering refunds/compensation over 160,000 meticais. Conservation Move: Mozambique formally protected Mount Mabu as a community conservation area, safeguarding a “butterfly forest” hotspot with 200+ butterfly species.
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