Electricity Access Push: Mozambique’s EDM says it will add at least 420,000 new electricity connections by end-2026, taking access to about 2 million people, as it targets universal power by 2030 through grid expansion plus mini-grids and boreholes. Grid Modernisation Partnerships: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is lining up a Southern Africa power-sector delegation from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia to the U.S., focused on grid management and outage prediction tech and upcoming procurement opportunities. Fuel & Logistics Capacity: Mozambique’s pipeline build-out continues to strengthen regional fuel security, with reported expansions to boost transport capacity and supply routes across Southern Africa. Port & Cargo Investment: ICTSI has agreed to buy full ownership of TLG, an integrated port and cargo operator with Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa assets, pending regulatory approvals. Mining & Environment Pressure: A new report highlights heavy mineral sands extraction in Mozambique, linking rapid site clearing to mangrove loss and hydrology disruption, with calls for stronger mining regulation and impact assessments. Governance & Corruption Watch: Mozambique’s NOCMA faces an Anti-Corruption Bureau probe after a reported $403,605 payment tied to “fraudulent correspondence,” with senior staff reportedly arrested. Climate Risk for Farming: Southern Africa’s seasonal outlook flags higher chances of below-normal rainfall across parts of the region including Mozambique, raising pressure on irrigation, water conservation and climate-smart agriculture.