AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUrban Mobility Upgrade: Mozambique launched construction of a World Bank-funded Bus Rapid Transit in Maputo, Matola, Boane and Marracuene, with a $250m budget and completion targeted for 2028; the first phase covers a 16.5km central corridor plus feeder routes, aiming to move about 125,000 passengers daily using 71 electric buses with electronic ticketing and real-time tracking. Water Security & Agriculture: The government admitted graded water-use restrictions are possible as El Niño worsens, prioritising human consumption, health, critical food production and livestock watering, while pushing drought-tolerant seeds, conservation farming, rural extension and small irrigation where water sources exist. Cross-Border Trade & Logistics: Hapag-Lloyd expanded its DP World terminal partnership to lock in long-term capacity across key African gateways, including Maputo, positioning the carrier for more resilient regional shipping and port growth. Digital Services: Russia’s ambassador said Russian IT firms can support Mozambique’s digital transformation, citing transport and food-delivery improvements from Yango in Maputo. Mining & Industry Linkages: Deccan Gold Mines says it is scaling gold output toward 700–750 kg/year by FY28 and expanding critical-minerals exposure including lithium exploration in Mozambique.
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