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Mozambique

Mozambique is a country in south-eastern Africa, bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the north-west, Zimbabwe to the west, Eswatini and South Africa to the south-west, and the Indian Ocean to the east. The capital and largest city is Maputo, located in the south. Mozambique has a population of about 32 million and an economy heavily reliant on agriculture, extractive industries and services. The country is rich in natural resources, including coal, natural gas, titanium and hydroelectric potential, with major gas discoveries in the Rovuma Basin attracting significant foreign investment. Mozambique's currency is the metical. The country gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and was governed by the Frelimo party, which initially adopted a socialist orientation. A protracted civil war between Frelimo and Renamo lasted from 1977 to 1992, causing widespread devastation and displacement. Since the peace accord, Mozambique has pursued market-oriented economic reforms and multiparty democracy, though it faces challenges including poverty, inequality, corruption and periodic political instability. The country is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Mozambique's strategic location and natural resources position it as an important player in regional energy and trade networks.

Mozambique Updates


ECA Southern Africa regional director Eunice Kamwendo
UN ECA launches large-scale project to strengthen SADC critical minerals value chains
3rd June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has launched a €15-million regional project to strengthen environmentally and socially responsible critical minerals value chains across the Southern... 


Illegal immigration march
Malawi to repatriate citizens from South Africa amid anti-immigrant attacks
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Malawi will join other countries in repatriating its nationals seeking to leave South Africa, where attacks on African migrants have been reported in parts of the country. The Ministry of Foreign... 


Syrah processing plant
Tesla drops threat to scrap graphite supply deal with Australia's Syrah Resources
1st June 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Syrah Resources confirmed on Monday that electric vehicle maker Tesla has withdrawn a notice of intent to end their graphite supply deal over an alleged quality default, accepting the... 


How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
28th May 2026

By: Christophe Begat - Vice President for, Industry and Segment for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector is entering an historic chapter with... 


Xylem Announces New Applied Water Distribution Structure for Southern Africa Region
25th May 2026

What: (Virtual Showroom) Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd,... 


Aluminium bars
Warning lights flash as aluminium reels from Gulf shock
25th May 2026 By: Reuters

The Iran war is shaping up to be one of the biggest supply shocks in the history of the aluminium market. Gulf production of the metal, which is used across sectors as diverse as transport,... 


South Africa, Botswana ink water quality, aquatic invasive species MoA
21st May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa and Botswana are teaming up to monitor water quality and manage invasive aquatic species in the upper Limpopo river basin. Through a memorandum of agreement (MoA), the two countries... 


Gary Shayne, CEO of Origin Enterprises, bets on specialist steel fabrication for waterworks and SA's industrial recovery
Origin Enterprises backs specialist steel fabrication for SA's industrial recovery
21st May 2026

South Africa's industrial fabrication sector is in the early stages of a consolidation cycle that will reshape the segment over the next decade. Origin Enterprises, a diversified group led by Gary... 


Rwanda Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe
Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province.  Rwanda sent... 


Roadmap calls for gas supply, liquefied natural gas terminals, pipelines, storage and gas-to-power infrastructure to be designated as strategic national economic infrastructure.
Industrial gas users outline policy actions needed to avert gas cliff
18th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Gas Users Association-Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has outlined the policy requirements it believes are now required to mitigate what would otherwise be a steep decline in gas supply to... 


Metso opens Cape Town hub to support ports business in SA, rest of Africa
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Metso has expanded its global bulk-materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town. The Finnish group supplies technologies, solutions and services to the aggregates,... 


Grindrod secures rail access agreement, eyes 2027 start
Grindrod secures rail access agreement, eyes 2027 start
14th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Logistics group Grindrod has confirmed that it has signed a rail access agreement (RAA) with the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), formally enabling its participation in South Africa’s... 


S&P logo
S&P says it is watching South Africa coalition, Middle East conflict risks for wider Africa
13th May 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa faces a double blow from domestic political uncertainty and external headwinds, S&P Global Ratings said, adding that it is monitoring whether the country's coalition government can... 


Image of Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub
Vodacom starts Vision 2030 strong as double-digit earnings reported for year
11th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Vodacom Group on Monday said it has had a strong start to its Vision 2030 strategy, after delivering double-digit earnings growth for the year ended March 31. During the year under... 


An image of Control Risks senior analyst Otlotleng Mokgatle
Stronger action needed to realise full potential
8th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following a prolonged period of underperformance and strained investor relations, Zambia’s mining sector is in a phase of cautious recovery and consolidation, says specialist global risk... 


Pele Energy Group chairperson Brenda Martin
Africa's energy future cannot be exported, it must be built at home
8th May 2026

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. With abundant natural resources, a rapidly growing and youthful population projected to reach 2.5-billion by 2050 and accelerating... 


Illegal immigration march
African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa
7th May 2026 By: Reuters

African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be cautious and remain indoors due to attacks targeting foreigners, and Ghana has lobbied the... 


Four Former African Presidents Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish Africa Forum Conflict Resolution Centre (AFCRC)
7th May 2026

In a historic moment for African-led peace and dispute resolution, four former Heads of State, HE Joaquim Alberto Chissano (Mozambique), HE Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), HE Goodluck Jonathan (Nigeria),... 


Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano
Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence
6th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), veteran... 



Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola
South Africa moves to quell fallout from anti-immigrant attacks
5th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s foreign ministry is stepping up diplomatic efforts to quell growing concern on the continent about rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the country. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said... 


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