AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPort & Logistics Expansion: ICTSI has signed to buy 100% of TLG Acquisition Holdings, a port and cargo operator with Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa assets, pending regulatory approvals—another push for Africa-linked trade flows. Power & Grid Modernisation: The US USTDA will host a Southern Africa power delegation (including Mozambique) in late August/early September to showcase grid management tech and unlock procurement opportunities. Electricity Access Push: Mozambique’s EDM says it plans at least 420,000 new connections by end-2026, targeting about two million people, as it drives the Energy for All Programme. Mining Oversight & Worker Claims: South Africa’s Tshiamiso Trust reports a 64% jump in silicosis/TB claim lodgements to 13,337, with Mozambique included in service delivery centres. Industrial Revamp: South Africa’s IDC is in talks with former Mozal shareholders to revive the smelter before year-end, with implications for regional jobs and industrial output. Energy Trade Context: LNG market disruptions are reshaping African gas supply and pricing, with Mozambique flagged among countries affected by delayed gas projects. Mining Environment Watch: A report highlights heavy mineral sands extraction in Mozambique and alleged mangrove and hydrology damage tied to rapid concession clearing.
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