AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMozambique Governance & Energy: EDM says it will add at least 420,000 new electricity connections by end-2026, lifting access toward universal coverage under its “Energy for All” push, with grid expansion plus mini-grids and boreholes. Anti-Corruption & State Firms: Mozambique’s anti-corruption drive continues as LAM’s former director general João Carlos Pó Jorge faces formal charges months after arrest, including alleged mismanagement, embezzlement, fraud and abuse of office. Climate & Agriculture Policy: The agriculture ministry argues greenhouses and boreholes can stabilize production as climate change disrupts rain-fed farming, alongside irrigation rehabilitation and locally produced certified seeds. Security & Travel Advisory: The US again warns citizens to avoid northern Mozambique, citing terrorism risk, weak health services and possible protests that can disrupt roads and border crossings. Regional Politics & Migration: A wider debate on xenophobia and migration pressure in South Africa highlights how SADC reluctance to address governance problems in neighbours fuels displacement and diplomatic strain. Cross-Border Finance: eZi Remit and Mastercard Move expand remittances from South Africa to 25 countries, including Mozambique, aiming to cut costs and widen access for diaspora and underserved users. Environment Watch: A report alleges Chinese-linked mining destroyed mangroves in Mozambique’s Zambezi Delta by blocking waterways, underscoring the gap between satellite alerts and enforcement.
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