– Investors refuse financing without restoration of security
By Aurélio Muianga
Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican government recently announced three funding streams totalling over US$250 million to support businesses affected by the post-election crisis. However, business leaders and investors have warned that without assurances of public safety, the impact of these funds will be limited. The primary concern for the private sector is not merely access to financing but the establishment of a secure and stable environment to resume economic activities.
“As an investor, I need secure conditions to operate. The first step is to pacify the country, and this must be achieved through dialogue between conflicting parties,” said prominent Mozambican entrepreneur Kokobad Patel in an interview. Patel has investments across various sectors, including banking.
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