AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLNG & Energy Security: Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) in Richards Bay signed a heads of agreement with ExxonMobil to supply LNG, aiming to ease South Africa’s looming “gas cliff” as Mozambique’s Pande-Temane output declines and to support a more diversified power and industrial base. Mining Policy: Mozambique’s revised mining law requiring a 15% state free-carry stake in all ventures, plus tighter rules on exporting unprocessed minerals, is drawing warnings from the Chamber of Mines that it could deter foreign investors unless Mozambique improves water, electricity and logistics. Justice & Rule of Law: Mozambique’s Attorney General launched a Practical Manual on Criminal Appeals Procedures to standardize how appeals are handled, targeting more consistent and efficient court outcomes. Roads & Enforcement: The government approved revisions to the Road Code, including a points-based driving licence and surveillance cameras for traffic enforcement, alongside updates for electric, gas and hybrid vehicles. Climate Risk for Agriculture: FAO and WFP appealed for US$202m to protect 8.8m people across 22 high-risk countries, including Mozambique, from intensifying El Niño impacts like droughts, floods and storms. Cabo Delgado Human Impact: Reporting highlights a sharp rise in sexual violence in Cabo Delgado since the conflict began, with UNFPA documenting cases in an unpublished 2024 report.
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