Mining & Industrial Policy: Mozambique has signed new mining laws that expand state ownership and push local processing, including a free 15% stake for the National Mining Company (ENM) across the value chain and a ban on exporting raw or semi-processed minerals without approval. Energy & LNG Projects: Samsung Heavy Industries secured major FLNG orders, including ENI’s Mozambique Coral Norte deal, as Mozambique’s LNG push keeps drawing heavyweight engineering and capital. Regional Fisheries Enforcement: President Daniel Chapo inaugurated a SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Enforcement Coordination Centre in Maputo to curb illegal fishing and protect jobs, with estimated regional losses of about $400m a year. Investment & Tourism Push: Mozambique expects $7bn in tourism investment over seven years and says EU-linked reforms and deal-making are accelerating, while APIEX reports €15.5bn in approved investments over five years (excluding gas and minerals). Macroeconomy & Costs: Mozambique’s inflation is rising unevenly, with transport and fuel driving the jump—Maputo shows lower pressure while provinces like Tete face much higher annual rates. Digital Sovereignty: Mozambique is among countries pushing for “sovereign data” and digital independence, arguing data control and storage location are now central to economic security. Cybersecurity: Check Point flags Mozambique among the most targeted countries in Africa as ransomware and AI-enabled threats intensify.