AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMozambique Mining Overhaul: President Daniel Chapo has signed a new mining law requiring the state, via ENM, to hold at least a 15% free-carried, non-dilutable stake in all mining ventures and to push local mineral processing—aimed at capturing more value from strategic battery materials like graphite. Regional Finance: FDH Bank says its Mozambique expansion—built around a controlling stake in Ecobank Mozambique—will deepen trade finance and cross-border banking across Southern Africa. South Africa Xenophobia Fallout: Mozambique reports five citizens killed in anti-foreigner violence in Mossel Bay, while South African police confirm two Mozambicans died; Mozambique also continues repatriation efforts as hundreds cross back. Border Returns: South Africa’s BMA processed 933 Mozambicans for departure via Lebombo, with 926 completing the journey. Global Neglect Watch: The Norwegian Refugee Council again flags DR Congo among the world’s most neglected displacement crises, with Sudan topping the list. Energy Note: South Africa’s electricity generation fell 9% year-on-year in April as demand softened, despite broader stability.
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