Energy & Industrialisation: Mozambique President Daniel Chapo told the Maputo CEO Summit the country wants to become a regional energy hub, using hydropower and Rovuma LNG to drive processing, jobs and corridor-linked industrial growth, with a push toward universal electricity access by 2030. Shipping & LNG Supply Chains: MSC launched the Afungi Shuttle, linking Afungi in northern Mozambique with dedicated feeder rotations from Nacala and Maputo to move construction materials, machinery and industrial cargo for the LNG project. Aluminium Trade Pressure: A new U.S. incentive programme under Section 232 aims to expand domestic aluminum smelting by offering lower import rates for firms that invest in onshoring—raising fresh competitive pressure for Africa’s major aluminum exporters, including Mozambique’s Mozal. Regional Logistics for Minerals: Zimbabwe’s NRZ moved its first 1,000-tonne lithium concentrate train to the Port of Maputo via the Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway corridor, signaling a shift from truck-heavy exports to cheaper rail-linked logistics. Food Safety & “One Health”: President Chapo backed stronger animal health systems to protect food safety, including veterinarians’ involvement in the IGSAE technical-scientific council and tighter oversight across slaughterhouses, transport and traceability. Business Links: Mozambique and Egypt agreed to deepen cooperation in agriculture, trade, maritime transport, logistics and training, while Mozambique’s chamber highlighted Macao as a partner for identifying business contacts in mainland China.