AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInvestment: Mozambique attracted $1.88 billion in foreign direct investment in the first half of 2026, led by gas and mining megaprojects. The government is targeting $5.88 billion for the full year. Gas and local suppliers: Mozambique LNG is seeking to award $4.5 billion in construction contracts to local companies, with more than 300 businesses joining recent procurement events. The Africa Gas & LNG Summit is also bringing investors and project developers to Maputo this week. Agriculture: President Daniel Chapo launched PROSPERA to connect farmers with technical advice, markets and services, including an AI-supported helpline. Meanwhile, officials say El Niño could affect 5.3 million people; a $77 million plan will build and rehabilitate water infrastructure. Food manufacturing: Merec is building its first northern pasta plant in Nacala, with a Machava expansion planned. Together, its three factories are expected to meet domestic demand and create export capacity. Trade and logistics: Evergreen has launched a China–Maputo shipping service, while Maputo Port is being promoted as a lower-cost route for South African trade.
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