AGP Executive Report

Energy: Mozambique’s LNG ambitions are advancing, with Exxon expected to decide in the coming months on its proposed $30 billion Rovuma LNG project. A separate 415MW floating power plant in Maputo Bay is being redesigned to run on gas; environmental approval is expected in the first half of 2027, with no start date confirmed. Trade: Oceania Bunkering has begun supplying marine fuel by pipeline at the ports of Beira, Nacala and Pemba, aiming to cut delays for ships. Education: Vietnam has awarded scholarships to 15 Mozambican students for the 2026–27 academic year, up from 10 under a new bilateral agreement. Governance: Mozambique has joined SADC’s regional data-protection working group as a draft personal-data law is before Parliament. Security: Prison authorities have ordered heightened readiness from November 16 ahead of Venâncio Mondlane’s trial; he has said he will not call supporters into the streets if convicted. Cybercrime: Mozambique took part in an INTERPOL operation involving 21 countries that arrested 1,462 suspects and recovered more than $105 million in illicit funds.

Xenophobic Violence: A foreign man was beaten to death during a march in Durban as anti-immigrant tensions rise. Mozambique is among the countries reporting citizens killed in South Africa, while thousands of migrants have returned home through Mozambique. Energy: State-owned ENH is negotiating with Sasol and ROMPCO on a $250 million gas pipeline linking coastal infrastructure to the network supplying South Africa; completion is targeted for 2030 or 2031. Ports: Oceania Bunkering has launched pipeline fuel services at Beira, Nacala and Pemba, aiming to improve availability and cut delays for ships. Jay Jay Banda Case: Zambia’s capture of former MP Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda in Mozambique continues to prompt questions from rights groups about the legal basis for his transfer; Maputo has not publicly explained its role. Food Imports: Mozambique has lifted África Indústria’s suspension, allowing it to resume rice imports under government procedures, while another company remains suspended. Machel Anniversary: Mozambique and South Africa have marked 40 years since Samora Machel’s death in a plane crash, with President Daniel Chapo calling for answers about the disaster.

Ports & Trade: Oceania Bunkering has launched pipeline fuel supply at Beira, Nacala and Pemba, aiming to improve availability and reduce delays for ships. Mineral Investment: Mozambique signed $4.2 billion in agreements for local processing of graphite, copper, gemstones and other minerals. President Daniel Chapo also announced plans for industrial parks in Nacala to attract factories and create jobs. Regional Energy: A proposed gas link between Inhassoro, Beira and the pipeline network supplying South Africa could strengthen regional energy trade; project estimates range from $150 million to $250 million. Migration: IOM recorded 15,394 migrants returning from South Africa through Mozambique between April and July amid anti-immigrant violence, most of them Malawians travelling home. Security: ACLED warns of growing attacks on civilians in three Cabo Delgado districts as the government calls for coordinated international action against terrorism. Machel Commemoration: Mozambique and South Africa marked 40 years since Samora Machel’s death in the Mbuzini plane crash, with Chapo calling for answers about the tragedy.

Migration: The IOM recorded 15,394 people returning from South Africa through Mozambique between April and July amid anti-immigration violence. Most were Malawians travelling home. Machel’s Legacy: Mozambique and South Africa marked 40 years since Samora Machel’s death. President Daniel Chapo called for answers about the plane crash, while South Africa’s Ronald Lamola condemned Herman Mashaba’s now-deleted remarks about the former Mozambican leader. Industry: Mozambique signed $4.2 billion in proposed mineral-processing deals and plans industrial parks in Nacala to add value locally and create jobs. Energy Links: A proposed gas project could connect Inhassoro and Beira to the pipeline network supplying South African industry; reported costs range from $150 million to $250 million.

Energy: A 50-megawatt electricity deal between Mozambique and Malawi is nearing completion after successful grid tests; tariff negotiations remain, as Malawi seeks relief from blackouts. Investment: Mozambican logistics firm NAA Transportes is courting investors and partners to expand its fleet, while businesses at a Nacala conference said unreliable power and poor roads are holding back local processing. Machel’s Legacy: President Daniel Chapo renewed calls to establish the circumstances of Samora Machel’s 1986 plane crash, saying four decades of investigations have left questions unanswered. Nature: Maputo National Park’s wetlands, lagoons and shorelines provide vital stopover habitat for migratory birds, including declining species. Climate and Health: The government plans to invest about $235 million to make the health system more resilient to climate change and reduce deaths linked to extreme weather. Ruby Trade: Gemfields reported $52 million in sales from its latest Mozambique ruby auction, despite production and operational challenges. Regional Tensions: Civil society groups are seeking answers from Mozambique and Zambia over the capture and transfer of fugitive Emmanuel Jay Banda, while Zambia’s government says he must face justice.

Samora Machel: President Daniel Chapo says questions remain about the 1986 plane crash that killed Mozambique’s first president and 34 others. At a joint South Africa-Mozambique commemoration marking 40 years since the tragedy, he renewed calls to establish what happened. Climate and Health: The government plans to invest about $235 million to make the health system more resilient to climate change, aiming to prevent 30,000 deaths as cyclones, floods and droughts raise disease and malnutrition risks. Industry and Mining: Business leaders say industrial parks can help turn mineral wealth into local manufacturing and jobs. Meanwhile, Montepuez Ruby Mining’s latest auction brought in $52 million despite production and cash-flow challenges. Regional Justice: Civil society groups are demanding details of the arrest and transfer of Zambian fugitive Emmanuel Jay Banda from Mozambique, including how he was injured while in custody. Cricket: Mozambique is competing in Abuja’s six-team T20 World Cup qualifier, with two places in the next stage at stake.

Cricket: Mozambique begins its bid for a place in the next stage of T20 World Cup qualifying in Abuja today, among six teams competing for two spots. Energy: State oil company ENH is discussing a $250 million gas project with Sasol and pipeline operator ROMPCO. Planned facilities in Inhassoro and Beira could help replace declining supplies and position Mozambique as a regional energy hub from 2030–31. Connectivity: Mozambique has opened a tender for 600 solar- or hybrid-powered mobile sites in underserved rural areas, aiming to extend coverage to about 90% of the country. Beach Soccer: Mozambique qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, joining seven other teams at the tournament in Senegal. Gemstones: Montepuez Ruby Mining earned $52 million from its latest ruby auction, with proceeds returning to Mozambique and royalties due to the government. Security: Regional civil society groups are asking Mozambique and Zambia to explain how Zambian politician Emmanuel Jay Banda was apprehended in Mozambique and returned to Zambia. Conservation: A new community conservation area protects Mount Mabu’s “butterfly forest” and more than 200 butterfly species. Remembering Machel: Mozambique and South Africa marked 40 years since President Samora Machel died in the Mbuzini plane crash.

Rural Connectivity: Mozambique has opened a tender for 600 solar- or hybrid-powered mobile sites in underserved areas, aiming to extend 2G and 4G coverage to about 90% of the country. Ruby Earnings: Gemfields’ latest Montepuez auction brought in $52 million, with 90 of 99 lots sold; proceeds will return to the Mozambican mine, though operational setbacks have limited production. Cabo Delgado Security: ACLED reports Islamic State-linked militants increasingly targeting civilians in Mocimboa da Praia, Muidumbe and Macomia, while tightening controls on commerce and aid. Flood Warning: Authorities warn that South African dam releases from November 2 could raise Maputo River levels and flood fields near Catuane, Salamanga and Tinonganine. Gas Investment: State oil company ENH is seeking investors, including Sasol and ROMPCO, for a proposed $250 million project linking Beira and Inhassoro to the regional gas pipeline. Samora Machel Remembered: Mozambique and South Africa held a joint ceremony in Mbuzini marking 40 years since the former president died in a plane crash; questions about its cause remain.

Samora Machel Remembered: Mozambique and South Africa mark 40 years since the former president died in a plane crash near Mbuzini. Questions about the cause remain unresolved. Cabo Delgado Security: ACLED says Islamic State Mozambique has increasingly targeted civilians in Mocimboa da Praia, Muidumbe and Macomia. The government is urging coordinated international action against terrorism. Flood Warning: A planned release from South Africa’s Pongolapoort Dam could raise water levels in southern Maputo province from November 13, threatening riverside settlements, farmland and roads. Authorities advise farmers to harvest at-risk crops early and communities to avoid crossing riverbeds. Trade and Healthcare: DP World is backing a $150 million expansion of Maputo Port as Mozambique seeks a larger regional trade role. In Matola, a Chinese medical team and local hospital staff provided free consultations and medicines.

Healthcare: Chinese doctors provided free consultations, examinations and medicines in Matola, continuing a programme that has served 523 people across Mozambique over the past year. Jay Banda Case: Amnesty International is urging Mozambique and Zambia to explain the legal basis and circumstances of former Zambian MP Emmanuel Jay Banda’s arrest in Mozambique and transfer to Zambia, and to ensure he has access to a doctor, lawyer and family. Maputo Port: A $150 million dredging project is under way to let larger vessels use the port, as Mozambique seeks to strengthen its role in regional trade. Public Finance: Mozambique plans to bring AI into public finance management under its 2026–2035 strategy. Coastal Environment: A study of the Bons Sinais Estuary found that its muddy sediments could make it more vulnerable to pollution than its sandy appearance suggests.

Banda Transfer: Amnesty is demanding that Mozambique and Zambia explain the legal basis for the arrest of former Zambian MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda in Mozambique and his transfer to Zambia. It also called for access to a lawyer, family and medical care. Maputo Port: A $150 million dredging and expansion project aims to let larger vessels use the port and strengthen its role in regional trade. Public Finance: Mozambique plans to introduce AI and data analytics into treasury, debt and state-asset management, while phasing out paper records. Coastal Environment: New research warns that muddy sediments make the Bons Sinais Estuary vulnerable to pollution. Separately, submerged ancient forests off Bazaruto provide habitat for fish and other marine life, despite having no coral. Regional Security: South Africa and Mozambique are proposing a joint centre to share intelligence and coordinate action against drug trafficking and organised crime.

Banda Transfer: Amnesty International has urged Mozambique and Zambia to explain the legal basis for former Zambian MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda’s arrest in Mozambique and transfer to Zambia, and to confirm that legal safeguards were followed. Regional Security: Mozambique and South Africa are considering a joint centre to share intelligence and coordinate action against drug trafficking and organised crime. Public Finance: Mozambique plans to use AI, machine learning and data analytics in treasury, debt and state-asset management, with a goal of moving all core processes onto e-SISTAFE by 2035. Agriculture: Indonesia is exploring investment in cassava processing in Mozambique, including cultivation technology and processing facilities. Disaster Preparedness: Italy and Mozambique have opened a situation room in Beira to improve early warnings and responses to cyclones, floods and other emergencies in Sofala. Trade Infrastructure: A US$150 million Maputo Port dredging project will deepen and widen the access channel to accommodate larger vessels and boost regional trade.

Disaster Preparedness: Italy and Mozambique have opened a new emergency Situation Room in Beira to improve warnings and responses to cyclones and floods, linking Sofala to national and African alert systems. Maputo Port: A US$150 million dredging project is under way to let larger vessels use the port and strengthen Mozambique’s role in regional trade. Regional Security: Zambian police confirmed fugitive former MP Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda was apprehended after being traced in Mozambique and taken to Zambia. Natural Gas: Eni plans to begin drilling up to six wells offshore in November for its Coral North project, targeting production by 2028 and a potential third floating LNG platform. Small Businesses: Canada will support 200 Mozambican firms, with a focus on exports, digital skills and climate resilience; 60% of participating businesses are expected to be women-owned or led.

Regional Security: Zambia’s police confirmed that fugitive former MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda was apprehended in Zambia after being captured in Mozambique. Mozambique has also joined South Africa, Tanzania, Angola and Uganda in expanding cross-border cooperation against drug trafficking and organised crime. Maputo Port: A US$150 million dredging project backed by DP World will deepen the port’s access channel to accommodate larger ships and boost regional trade. Natural Gas: Eni plans to begin drilling up to six Coral North development wells offshore in November, targeting production by 2028. Finance Minister Carla Loveira said 60% of LNG revenue goes to the state budget and 40% to savings; the fund held US$151 million. Business Support: Canada will support 200 Mozambican small businesses, with a focus on exports, digital upgrades and climate resilience. Maritime Transport: The government plans to introduce a concession system for coastal shipping by June 2027, building on cargo movements that have already kept more than 19,000 trucks off the roads.

Digital Health: Mozambique presented priorities on health data protection, digital governance and institutional capacity at the World Health Summit, as countries weigh AI’s role in healthcare. Energy: Eni plans to begin drilling up to six offshore development wells in November to supply its Coral North gas project, targeting production by 2028 and a doubling of output. Maputo Port: A US$150 million dredging project will deepen the access channel, allowing larger vessels to call and supporting a wider port modernisation programme. Cabo Delgado: Japan has pledged US$1.8 million in WFP food assistance for 94,000 people affected by conflict in the north, where food insecurity is also driven by extreme weather and high prices. Politics and Education: President Daniel Chapo fired Education Minister Samaria Tovele after remarks blaming teachers’ debt on poor budgeting, amid a dispute over unpaid overtime. Regional Security: Claims that fugitive former Zambian MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda was captured in Mozambique are spreading, but his reported arrest and whereabouts remain unconfirmed by authorities.

Port Expansion: Mozambique has launched a US$150 million project to deepen Maputo Port’s access channel from 14.4 to 15.3 metres, allowing larger vessels to call directly. The port handled about 32 million tonnes of cargo in 2025. Food Aid: Japan pledged US$1.8 million through the World Food Programme to assist 94,000 people affected by conflict in Cabo Delgado and Nampula, as 1.84 million people nationwide face severe food insecurity. Education: President Daniel Chapo dismissed Education Minister Samaria Tovele after remarks blaming teachers’ debt on poor budgeting; Édson Macuácua was named as her replacement. Drug Crackdown: Chapo called on security agencies and the courts to dismantle drug-selling networks, warning that schools are being targeted. Machipanda Tender: The government says a court order suspending the US$37 million border-post modernization contract is provisional, after a rival bidder alleged irregularities in the award. Disaster Readiness: A Maputo conference urged stronger early-warning systems and investment in resilience as reported disasters across Africa increased to 719 in 2023–24.