AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMigration Costs & Xenophobia: South Africa’s Home Affairs says it spent nearly $18m repatriating migrants and is seeking reimbursement from Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique—while Ghana is excluded after funding its own evacuation of 1,600 people following xenophobic attacks. Mozambique Air Travel: LAM Mozambique Airlines says two Embraer-190s grounded in South Africa for maintenance will return this week, lifting its in-operation fleet to 10, with more planned by year-end. Domestic Connectivity: LAM also opened a second flight hub in Beira to enable direct domestic routes without routing via Maputo. Fuel Security: Mozambique approved an emergency payment mechanism via Petromoc to secure up to $50m for fuel imports during supply crises. Energy Access Debate: A new report questions whether mini-grids are the best path to universal electrification, arguing for faster, cheaper alternatives. Mining & Environment: Mozambique joined a growing group of African states backing a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining. Business & Trade: NeoTerra reports promising gallium extraction results from initial testing at Monte Muambe, using XRT to help separate gallium-bearing minerals. Security: SERNIC says it foiled a kidnapping plot in Maputo, arresting a suspect and seizing firearms and equipment.
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