AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMozambique Trade & Logistics: Mozambique has awarded two Chinese firms (Union Portlink Capital and Zhongmei Engineering) a 25-year PPP concession to build and operate a one-stop border post at Machipanda linking to Zimbabwe, with construction due to start in October and cost estimates around $30m–$37.2m; the upgrade targets faster customs and immigration, fewer truck queues (400+ daily), and smoother corridor trade via the Port of Beira. Mining & Power: India’s Jindal group, via Vulcan, is investing over R2.5bn to electrify Mozambique’s Moatize coal mine in Tete with a 300MW power system, aiming to cut diesel dependence and supply excess power to the national grid. Aviation Cooperation: Egypt and Mozambique signed an MoU to deepen civil aviation technical cooperation on air navigation, safety, security, airport operations, and training aligned to ICAO standards. Public Administration: Mozambique approved regulations for performance evaluation of state employees, setting rules for merit-based assessment before submission to parliament. Security & Resources: Illegal miners have taken control of the Nairoto gold mine in Cabo Delgado’s Montepuez, with reports of weak security despite police deployment. Regional Context: The WTO DG urged African countries to add value to mineral resources before export, warning against continued extract-and-export dependence.
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