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Mozambique is one of the main destinations for foreign direct investment on the African continent, mainly for exploration and exploitation of natural resources (forestry, mining, energy and fishing). Mozambique is also one of the top producers and exporters of electricity, rubies, graphite, coal and aluminium, and it also produces and exports significant quantities of fisheries produce and agricultural resources. Several international companies operate in the country, mainly Western, Chinese and South African. Telecommunications, financial, hotel and tourism services are widely available in Mozambique and can be found in any small or medium-sized town. The Government controls strategic sectors through state-owned companies, including the management of ports, railways, airports, air transport services, and the supply of water and electricity. MOZ TIMES covers business in Mozambique, focusing on events with impact on investors and markets.
Delays in Issuing Visas for Foreign Technicians Jeopardise Business in Mozambique
Business owners report 170 pending applications at the National Immigration Directorate since October By Aurélio Muianga Maputo (MOZTIMES)—Mozambican business owners...
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Minister of Economy Pledges to Establish Development Bank in Mozambique
- Three thousand young entrepreneurs lost their businesses during post-election riots By Aurélio Muianga Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Mozambican Minister...
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Iraq Writes Off USD 256 Million of Mozambique’s Debt
- Debt was incurred during Mozambique’s civil war and accumulated over decades By MOZTIMES Maputo, (MOZTIMES) – Mozambique has negotiated...
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Businesses Demand Guarantee Fund after Losses Caused by Post-Election Riots
By Aurélio Muianga Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambican businesses have warned that the protests and acts of vandalism that occurred after...
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BCI and Movitel Fined for Violating Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Regulations
- A total of nine credit institutions and financial companies have been fined nearly 100 million meticais - Analyst says...
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Businesses Complain of Foreign Currency Shortage Affecting Payment of Import Bills
- Import companies at risk of closure due to lack of foreign currency - CTA to submit copies of unpaid...
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Mateus Magala Named Lead Adviser for Economic Affairs as Chapo Finalises Appointments
- Former Attorney General Beatriz Buchili named Presidential Adviser for Legal Affairs - With the latest appointments, Daniel Chapo has...
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Mozambique Airlines Shares to be Sold to Three Public Companies
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES)—The government announced on Tuesday that it will sell 91% of the shares in Mozambique Airlines (LAM) to three...
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US to Continue Financing Mozambique’s HIV/AIDS Programme, Says Health Minister
By Ricardo Dias Maputo (MOZTIMES)— Mozambique will continue to receive grants from the US government for programmes against HIV/AIDS, Health...
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State Revenue Dropped in 2024 Due to Post-Election Crisis
- Government to pay half of the “13th month” in February By Ricardo Dias Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Mozambique’s state revenue...
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