AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Connectivity Push: Mozambique says it will connect all provincial capitals, special economic zones and dense areas to 5G by 2027, with $50m earmarked for 60 base stations and links to 300+ settlements, alongside spectrum allocations for Tmcel, Vodacom and Movitel. Industrialisation via ADIN: ADIN will lead a World Bank-funded Mozambique Community programme worth $250m across Cabo Delgado, Niassa and Nampula, aiming to cut fragility, create youth jobs and link mega gas/mining projects to local SMEs through agribusiness processing. Security and Conflict Risk: In Cabo Delgado, analysts report Islamic State Mozambique is increasingly using improvised explosive devices, including road attacks near the Catupa forest to restrict FADM and Rwandan movement. Mining Governance: Mozambique’s mining rules are under scrutiny as industry groups warn new ownership requirements could deter foreign investors. Regional Extractives Pressure: Zimbabwe vows tougher action against illicit gold, lithium and diamond exports, while Chinese firms face heightened scrutiny over Zimbabwe’s lithium sector. Finance for Growth: Standard Bank wins awards for investment banking and sustainable finance, highlighting support for energy and infrastructure—relevant as Mozambique ramps up connectivity and industrial projects.
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