VIP INTERVIEWS
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Marco Albaroado
Mozambique
CEO, Access Bank
“We have a few objectives for the last few months of 2020.”
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Francisco Junior
Mozambique
Country Manager, Pernod Ricard
“If customers cannot reach your products easily, naturally they migrate to products that are readily available or at some point they reduce consumption.”
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Ronan Bescond
Mozambique
Mozambique Vice President and Country Chair, Total
“Our entry into Mozambique and the Rovuma Basin is a very strategic play for us because Mozambique’s geographic location will allow us to serve all the emerging LNG markets in the world.”
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Mhamud Charania
Mozambique
Chairman, MEREC Industries SA
“Mozambique has an enormous potential not only to serve its rapidly growing population, but the region as a whole.”
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Tendai Masawi
Mozambique
Managing Director, Tongaat Hulett Mozambique
“Mozambique has a great deal of export potential, but in order to fully leverage it, there are two things the country should do.”
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Skills training
Tasked with increasing the role of education in nation building, Universidade Politécnica and UEM collaborate with the private sector and other stakeholders on a regular basis to make sure students are successful in an ever-changing job market.
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Carmelita Rita Namashulua
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Mozambique
HEALTH & EDUCATION
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Covid-19 challenges
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HEALTH & EDUCATION
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Keeping it local
While the government imposes lockdowns, local NGOs have begun producing capulana masks to meet the needs of the population.
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Skills training
Tasked with increasing the role of education in nation building, Universidade Politécnica and UEM collaborate with the private sector and other stakeholders on a regular basis to make sure students are successful in an ever-changing job market.
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Mozambique
HEALTH & EDUCATION
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Carmelita Rita Namashulua
In the last few years, the Ministry of Education and Human Development took important steps forward by reducing the illiteracy rate and expanding basic access to school.
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TOURISM
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Dino Foi
With Mozambique's first cloud bar as well as the first bottoms-up beer system, El Patron is transforming the local restaurant and nightlife scene one step at a time.
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TOURISM
Focus: Scuba diving in Mozambique
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MOZAMBIQUE2020
Mozambique
DIPLOMACY
Focus: Cabo Delgado insurgency
A united front
The government must bring better economic development to Cabo Delgado, empower local communities, and partner with Tanzania to address northern insurgents.
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Mozambique
DIPLOMACY
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Diplomatic ties
With Brazil and the UK both having a close and mutually productive relationship with Mozambique, there are many opportunities to further pursue.
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Mozambique
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Francisco Ribeiro Telles
CPLP has played a significant role in promoting the Portuguese language, political and diplomatic consultation, and cooperation in all domains.
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Mozambique
DIPLOMACY
Interview
Filipe Jacinto Nyusi
The presidency is focused on investing more in the development of Mozambicans across the country and promoting the creation of new employment opportunities on all levels.
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ECONOMY
Focus: Mozambique versus COVID-19
Between a rock and a hard place
Mozambique is paying a heavy economic price for the stringent lockdown measures the country has enacted to slow down its COVID-19 infection rates.
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ECONOMY
Interview
Roberto Albino
AdZ's initiatives particularly target small farmers in order to promote economic and social inclusion in the Zambezi River Valley.
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Mozambique
ECONOMY
Interview
Lourenço Sambo
APIEX is formulating different strategies to target and attract new investors into the country, support existing ones, and help achieve reforms to improve the business environment in the country.
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Mozambique
ECONOMY
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International institutions
The World Bank and the African Development Bank stand ready to strengthen the capabilities of Mozambican institutions and plan for economic development.
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Mozambique
ECONOMY
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International trade
Foreign trade organizations in Mozambique focus on promoting mutually advantageous economic, social, and commercial relations to benefit everyone involved.
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Mozambique
ECONOMY
Forum
Entrepreneur landscape
Given the resilient nature of Mozambican entrepreneurs, organizations that seek to support SMEs are becoming invaluable in the country.
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Mozambique
FINANCE
Interview
Carlos J. Nhamahango
With 85,000 loan customers and almost 40,000 savings customers, Banco Letshego is gradually expanding its goal of reaching all provinces in Mozambique.
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FINANCE
Focus: Financial inclusion
Come get involved
Financial inclusion is a top priority in Mozambique, with the government and private sector both working to increase penetration with the old and young.
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Mozambique
FINANCE
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Market development
Given that Mozambique is gradually transforming itself into a magnet for investments on a global scale, banks are committed to continue working toward providing better service and boosting their outreach.
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Mozambique
FINANCE
Forum
Financial inclusion
With the issue of financial inclusion attracting growing attention in Mozambique, banks and credit associations are employing innovative solutions and initiatives to reach more locals than ever.
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Mozambique
FINANCE
Forum
Insurance
Despite the possibility of a significant reduction in premiums because of the economic impact of COVID-19, insurance companies are finding ways to better respond to customers' needs.
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GREEN ECONOMY
Focus: Private-sector involvement in green energy
Green Space
The private sector is playing a key role in the development of green energy.
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Mozambique
GREEN ECONOMY
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Solar home systems
These companies focusing on solar home systems all strive to deliver affordable solutions to the base of the pyramid and improve the quality of life of millions
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Mozambique
GREEN ECONOMY
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Private-sector involvement
Mozambique offers a vibrant market due to the incentives offered by donor programs and the government, and private renewables companies are being encouraged to set up in the country.
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ENERGY
Focus: ENI's Floating LNG Platform
Anchoring down
ENI's FLNG promises to be a technical feat for the company, but can it also bring about greatly needed development for the country?
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ENERGY
Interview
Aly Sicola Impija
With ambitious plans to increase the national generation capacity by 600MW in the next five years, EDM seeks to both meet domestic demand and target external buyers.
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Mozambique
ENERGY
Forum
Local content
By focusing on their local know-how and continuing to train Mozambicans, these successful companies are keen to develop the country as a whole.
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Mozambique
MINING
Interview
Adriano Silvestre Sênvano
INAMI focuses on updating the country's mining licensing process through digitalization and conducting geological research.
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MINING
Focus: Heavy mineral sands (HMS)
The time is now
Mozambique is home to major mineral sands deposits, most of which remain unexploited. With demand for titanium, rare earth elements, and zirconium on the rise, heavy mineral sands projects in the country are now attracting significant attention from international mining companies, even in times of crisis.
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Mozambique
MINING
Forum
Heavy mineral sands
After a few years of low prices on the global market, prices of minerals are increasing, and expectations for Mozambique's mining sector are high.
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INDUSTRY
Focus: Breweries in Mozambique
Beer battles
Although underdeveloped, Mozambique's beer industry has a long history and a bright future. Home to one of Africa's most-awarded beers, Laurentina, the country is now a battleground for Heineken and ABInbev, two of the largest beer companies on the planet.
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Mozambique
INDUSTRY
Interview
Rogério Samo Gudo
AIMO's main objective is to engage with the government to remove all fiscal and financial barriers and create a business environment where all industries can successfully develop their activities.
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Mozambique
INDUSTRY
Forum
Industrial parks
Above all, Mozambique's industrial parks and free trade zones offer the best strategic location for companies looking to enter regional markets.
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Mozambique
TELECOMS & IT
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Private TV operators
DHD Holding and Miramar Mozambique are two of the most respected names in Mozambique's media industry, both known for their high-quality content and CSR initiatives.
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Mozambique
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
State-run initiatives
From newspapers to technology parks and TV channels, Mozambique's government is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to encourage fresh perspectives and create new opportunities.
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TELECOMS & IT
Focus: Internet access
The road to prosperity
Mozambique's complex and rich ICT industry is still in its infancy, but both the private and public sectors are determined to further develop the sector and leverage it to solve a variety of challenges on the ground.
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Mozambique
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
Digital solutions
IT companies of all types and sizes are helping players across Mozambique realize that digitalization is their best bet against all present and future crises.
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Mozambique
TELECOMS & IT
Forum
Mobile money
Given the sheer number and quality of fintechs and mobile money start-ups launching in Mozambique, it is safe to say that the future of the economy is brighter than ever.
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Mozambique
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Interview
Janfar Abdulai
The Ministry of Transport and Communications aims to make Mozambique a logistics hub in the SADC region by leveraging the country's strategic location, introducing friendlier regulation, and building robust infrastructure.
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TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Focus
The port of choice
As the deepest port in southern Africa, the Port of Nacala has the capacity to handle 30 million tons of coal per year and the potential to become a transport corridor for Zambia, Malawi, and South Africa.
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Mozambique
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Forum
Maputo corridor
All three companies featured on this page share a common vision of leveraging the Maputo corridor's strategic location as a logistics hub to serve the neighboring landlocked countries and the wider region.
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Mozambique
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
Forum
Road transport
Mozambique is surrounded by landlocked countries, and its main economic activities remain agriculture and mining, which makes the work of companies involved in the road transport sector crucial for national and regional development.
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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Focus: Challenges for the future
Chin up
Mozambique's upcoming LNG projects alone represent the largest-ever investment undertaken in the region, but several challenges linger, which must be addressed through long-term policies and commitment.
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Mozambique
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
Armindo José Munguambe
FFH's new strategy for revenue generation targets broader segments of society, enabling it to provide housing solutions without weighing on public coffers.
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Mozambique
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Forum
Construction
As one of the main drivers of socioeconomic development and job creation, Mozambique's construction sector has become a hotbed for highly successful construction companies from across the world.
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Mozambique
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Forum
Real estate
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the bullish sentiment around the local real estate market, there is a common agreement among investors and real estate companies that Mozambique will remain a buyer's market in the years to follow.
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Mozambique
AGRICULTURE
Interview
Custódio Mucavele
IFAD is a UN-specialized agency that works with the government on agricultural transformation, with particular attention on developing value chains in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.
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AGRICULTURE
Focus: Reforming the agricultural sector
On the right track
Mozambique's agricultural sector holds great potential for growth, but it is a sector beset by challenges. Although the government has implemented a host of reforms in recent years, more needs to be done to ensure a supportive business environment.
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Mozambique
AGRICULTURE
B2B
Sugar & Cashews
With years of experience in their respective sub-sectors, both Condor Group and Tongaat Hulett are working around the clock to bring back the glory days of Mozambique's agriculture industry and reduce the country's import bill in the process.
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Mozambique
AGRICULTURE
B2B
Empowering smallholder farmers
ECA is a private agro-processing company and a greenfield venture made possible by AgDevCo, a social impact investor that promotes the launch of new agribusiness opportunities. Together, they are creating income-earning opportunities for Mozambican farmers and improving financial inclusion.
read article
Mozambique
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Interview
Carmelita Rita Namashulua
In the last few years, the Ministry of Education and Human Development took important steps forward by reducing the illiteracy rate and expanding basic access to school.
read article
Mozambique
HEALTH & EDUCATION
B2B
Skills training
Tasked with increasing the role of education in nation building, Universidade Politécnica and UEM collaborate with the private sector and other stakeholders on a regular basis to make sure students are successful in an ever-changing job market.
read articleMozambique
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Focus
Keeping it local
While the government imposes lockdowns, local NGOs have begun producing capulana masks to meet the needs of the population.
read article
Mozambique
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Forum
Covid-19 challenges
Mozambique has managed to keep COVID-19 at bay somewhat through past experiences, determination, and collaboration at international, national, and institutional levels.
read articleMozambique
TOURISM
Focus: Scuba diving in Mozambique
Diving in
Fostering scuba diving tourism offers a sustainable way forward for Mozambique's tourism industry.
read article
Mozambique
TOURISM
Interview
Dino Foi
With Mozambique's first cloud bar as well as the first bottoms-up beer system, El Patron is transforming the local restaurant and nightlife scene one step at a time.
read article