AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMozambique energy and industry: Vulcan has inaugurated a $160m, 300MW power plant at its Moatize coal mine in Tete, aiming to cut diesel use and feed surplus electricity into the national grid. Mozambique jobs and business climate: FUNDEC says Mozambique’s biggest development hurdle is creating quality, productive jobs, while SMEs still struggle with credit access and high financing costs. Mozambique finance access: CTA highlights that many small firms lack structured records and digital histories, keeping them out of the formal financial system. Mozambique telecoms: The Plumtree–Victoria Falls fibre upgrade’s first phase is complete, with investors pointing to stronger regional digital connectivity. Mozambique regional trade pressure: A transport conference study estimates cross-border disruption costs southern Africa R15–R16bn a year, with border queues often running into days. Regional migration tension: A Ghana-led push has asked the ICC to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa, as debate continues across the region. Health: A major trial reports children with severe pneumonia can safely switch from injectable to oral antibiotics as they recover, helping reduce hospital stays.
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