AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRovuma LNG Deal: ExxonMobil has picked the SMDC joint venture (Saipem, McDermott, Daewoo E&C and China Petroleum E&C) for engineering and limited procurement on Mozambique’s 18.6 mtpa Rovuma LNG at Afungi, with work worth about $32m and a final investment decision targeted for 2026. Security & Rights: A UN special rapporteur warns Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado insurgency isn’t close to ending, noting rising attacks on civilians and that the current posture is more “offensive defence” than actively dismantling the non-state group. Cross-Border Health: Mozambicans seeking care in Malawi highlight gaps in data sharing and continuity of treatment across the border. Regional Migration Politics: South Africa’s Ramaphosa says his country is “deeply concerned and ashamed” by xenophobic attacks that have pushed more than 178,000 African immigrants to leave, including many from Mozambique. Business & Investment: Standard Bank reports stronger South African profits, pointing to reforms in rail, power and telecoms as key tailwinds for lending and activity. Circular Economy Call: A Southern Africa circular innovation challenge offers R250,000 for businesses (including Mozambique) with ready prototypes aimed at reducing waste and keeping value.
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