Mozambique Development Bank (BDM): The government has approved regulations to make Mozambique’s Development Bank operational, positioning it to mobilize long-term resources and finance “structurally important” initiatives for the national economy, with a hybrid public-mission and corporate-management model. ExxonMobil local content push: Mozambique’s business lobby says ExxonMobil has earmarked about $4bn for local content in the Rovuma LNG project in Cabo Delgado, warning domestic firms to upgrade to meet tender and technical standards. Fuel corridor expansion: CPMZ plans to lift the Beira–Feruka pipeline’s capacity 67% to 5 million cubic metres by end-2027, adding two pumping stations and aligning with upgrades on the Petrozim line to strengthen fuel supply for Zimbabwe and other landlocked markets. Port and logistics momentum: Grindrod reports record throughput supporting Maputo corridor performance, with Matola handling 4.2m tonnes in the first half and the group targeting further growth projects. Matola rivers rehabilitation: IMARP and JS Consultoria e Serviços signed an MoU for an integrated Matola Rivers Rehabilitation Project focused on drainage, ecological restoration, fish farming, and a modern fish market. NOCMA fraud fallout (regional fuel trade): Malawi’s NOCMA confirmed a probe after a $403,605 (K700m) payment tied to Mozambique’s Nacala fuel handling was diverted via fraudulent correspondence, intensifying scrutiny of payment controls.