South Africa Immigration Crackdown: South Africa says it has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in a week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action on illegal immigration, with mobs ordering people without residency papers to leave by June 30 and governments including Mozambique accepting voluntary returns. Mozambique Fuel Shock: In Maputo, fishermen are staying ashore as fuel prices and erratic supply bite after petrol and diesel hikes linked to the Middle East conflict, leaving boats idle and families squeezed. IMF Watch on Mozambique: The IMF has concluded its mission on Mozambique’s request for a fund-backed programme, saying growth is recovering from a 2025 contraction but remains subdued, with debt and fiscal risks still pressing. Mozal Ownership Decision: South Africa’s IDC is weighing options on Mozambique’s Mozal aluminium smelter, including whether to buy South32’s 63.7% stake or restructure ownership, after power-contract problems led to suspension. Logistics Push: Mozambique’s transport minister says economic development needs integrated corridors and private investment to strengthen the national logistics chain, with reforms aimed at better coordination across ports, rail, roads and aviation. SADC Fisheries Monitoring: SADC has handed over keys to a new regional fisheries monitoring centre headquarters in Mozambique, boosting surveillance and information sharing for the blue economy. Health Research: KNUST has joined a €11m global effort to fast-track dengue vaccine trials in Africa through the DENSTAR project.