Power & Digital Infrastructure: Zimbabwe’s Plumtree–Victoria Falls fibre upgrade is complete, with Powertel and Paratus positioning it as a model for strategic state-enterprise investment and stronger regional connectivity. Mining Electrification: Vulcan inaugurated a $160m, 300MW power plant at Moatize (Tete) to electrify mine operations, cut diesel use and feed surplus power to Mozambique’s grid. Aluminium Shock: South32 says Mozal’s shutdown over electricity-price disputes has driven $117m in costs, with production and sales sharply down and thousands of jobs affected. Energy for Industry: President Daniel Chapo reiterated that energy projects in Cabo Delgado are meant to spur industrialization and jobs, while ENI stressed local content so gas investment builds domestic capacity. Logistics Pressure: A study warns cross-border disruption at key gateways costs South Africa R15–R16bn a year, with border queues running into days and hitting regional trade. Finance Bottleneck for SMEs: Mozambique’s CTA says SMEs and agro-producers struggle to access credit because they lack structured digital records and traceability needed for risk assessment. Cost of Living Politics: President Chapo says government rejected proposals that would raise living costs, amid broader fiscal reform pressure. Shipping & Northern Trade: MSC launched the Afungi Shuttle feeder linking Afungi–Nacala and Maputo–Afungi to move LNG project cargo faster. Conservation & Tourism: Mozambique plans to open 29 conservation areas to more private concessions to lift tourism revenue and jobs, but policy consistency remains a concern. Community Tensions: Clashes in Nampula’s Larde district followed police action over alleged stolen iron linked to Kenmare, leaving officers injured and weapons seized amid local anger.