AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours ago5G Rollout: Mozambique plans to connect all provincial capitals, special economic zones and densely populated areas to 5G by 2027, with broader broadband access targeted for all districts and administrative centres by 2030, as President Daniel Chapo opened the 5th National Communications Conference in Maputo. Trade & Industry: South Africa’s trade authority ITAC moved to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on Mozambican steel pipe imports, recommending 28.86% duties for six months after findings of dumped pricing harming SACU manufacturers. Finance & Governance: Bank of Mozambique governor Rogério Zandamela urged clear AI rules for the financial sector, warning that AI is already reshaping banking and decision-making and must be regulated to protect consumers and manage risks. Energy & Regional Links: Mozambique and the Islamic Development Bank agreed to draft a three-year Partnership Plan to define priority financing projects, including power transmission and school construction. Mining Communities: Kenmare Resources and MASC launched a $500,000 programme in Nampula’s Moma and Larde to strengthen social cohesion and community participation around mining activity. Diplomacy: Mozambique’s Assembly Speaker Margarida Talapa arrived in Azerbaijan for a parliamentary conference of OIC member states.
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