Port Modernisation: Maputo Port Development Company commissioned two new Liebherr mobile cranes in a $13.2m investment, aiming to push throughput to over 17m tonnes this year and cut vessel disruptions, with emphasis on training for operations, maintenance and safety. Energy Pricing: South Africa’s NERSA approved new maximum Sasol gas prices for 2026/27 and 2027/28, setting R97.31/GJ for end users and R92.44/GJ for traders/resellers as the market prepares for reduced Mozambique gas volumes. Hydropower Sustainability: Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa South Bank (2075MW) secured Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS) Silver certification, following years of upgrades on climate resilience, biodiversity management and worker health and safety. Regional Logistics: Eswatini Railways showcased a cross-border rail push at EITF 2026, teaming with Mozambique’s CFM and South Africa’s Transnet Freight Rail and Transnet Engineering to sell integrated Southern Africa logistics. Insurance for Industry: Mozambique President Daniel Chapo urged insurers to finance national growth—targeting roads, housing, industry, energy and agriculture—arguing insurers can mobilise savings into productive investment. FACIM Trade & Production: Brazil and Mozambique used FACIM to deepen ties via ApexBrasil, focusing on investment, technology transfer and local production partnerships rather than just exports. Food & Livestock Risk: The Philippines banned imports of FMD-susceptible animals and products from 23 countries including Mozambique, citing lab-confirmed outbreaks reported to WOAH. Agriculture Inputs: Africa’s soil degradation concerns surfaced at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, with calls for better fertiliser use and stronger private-sector soil-health investment.