Rovuma LNG Momentum: ExxonMobil awarded $1.1bn in pre-investment contracts for Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG Phase 1, including subsea systems, large-bore valves and offshore line pipe—an early push toward FID. Local Industry Push: The government laid the first stone for the $9.4m Topuito Industrial Park in Nampula, aiming to generate 10,000 jobs and build an SME village to plug local firms into big-project supply chains. Local Content Training: TotalEnergies’ CapacitaMoz programme has trained 100 SMEs in Cabo Delgado across construction, transport and logistics, with mentoring to improve competitiveness for LNG-related work. Energy Security Watch: Mozambique-Malawi Interconnection commissioning missed its third deadline, leaving Malawi’s grid short and blackouts worsening. Resource Governance Debate: A commentary flags Mozambique’s plan for a 15% state stake in mining and a 20% domestic minerals allocation, questioning how “processing” and local use will work in practice. Security in Cabo Delgado: UN reporting says Islamist insurgents in Cabo Delgado have stepped up recruitment, reaching an estimated 400–500 fighters. Trade & Regional Integration: South Africa’s business chamber urges Mozambique to champion the Temane–Inhambane Energy Hub as a flagship for gas-to-industry plans. Online Gambling Framework: Mozambique approved a dedicated legal regime for online games of chance, separating it from land-based casino concessions and targeting oversight as tax receipts shift online.