AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Infrastructure & AI: Mozambique is pushing fibre, data centres and cybersecurity to make AI and financial services viable nationwide, with the communications minister calling digital connectivity as strategic as ports and energy. Maritime & LNG Trade: MSC launched the Afungi shuttle service in Mozambique, boosting logistics for LNG trade routes. Mining & Industry Capacity: Cimentos de Moçambique tripled capacity at its Nacala plant after a US$110m expansion, cutting clinker imports and supporting cement supply for the Afungi LNG project. Regional Energy & Policy: The IEA says Africa’s upstream oil and gas investment fell sharply to $37bn in 2025, concentrated in a handful of producers. Agriculture & Food Security: Mozambique’s agriculture ministry highlights research and seed multiplication in Niassa to speed production, while separate reporting notes maize export restrictions are defended as temporary food-security measures. Labour & Social Protection: Mozambique identified 1,262 former miners for pension processing linked to South African contributions, worth about 148m rand. Education Access: NGOs report around five million Mozambican minors are outside formal schooling, with reintegration gaps for girls affected by pregnancy. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Mozambique joined Mauritius in calling for a global moratorium as the ISA assembly in Kingston faces growing opposition to deep-sea mining.
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