The Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA), the largest employers' organization in the country, is asking for a five-year exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the cooking oil value chain in Mozambique to allow the incorporation of local production factors in 30%. According to the Mozambican business community, the measure could boost the production of...
Mozambique welcomed 208 new tourist developments last year
The tourism sector in Mozambique continued to grow despite the political and social turmoil in the last quarter of 2024, with 208 new establishments opening last year. According to a publication in the magazine "Volta ao Mundo", which cites government data, among the establishments inaugurated were 68...
Mozambique wants to share Namibia's experience in the extractive industry
Mozambique will work with the Namibian authorities to exchange experiences regarding legislation in the extractive industry sector, including the construction of infrastructure and access roads, agriculture and others. This was announced by the Mozambican statesman, Daniel Chapo, at a press conference held last Friday (21) in the Namibian capital, Windhoek,...
Government to remove protection in the cement industry to reduce prices
The Ministry of Economy will remove the protection granted to the cement production industry in Mozambique in 20% to allow for greater competitiveness and, consequently, a reduction in prices. According to AIM, which carried the news, the protection in place was for some large investments that have taken place in the country in recent years, namely Dugongo...
Local Development Fund budgeted at over 1 billion Meticais
The Local Development Support Fund will be budgeted at more than one billion Meticais, of which around 60% will finance entrepreneurial initiatives led by young people. According to a report in "O País", the document has already been approved by the government and was discussed yesterday at a session of the Interministerial Committee to Support...
Payment of salaries, goods and services absorb 67% of public spending
Public spending by the Mozambican state reached 471 billion meticais (around 7.4 billion dollars) in 2023, of which 67 percent was spent on salaries, payment for goods and services. Of the money earmarked for operation, around 57 percent was spent on salaries and wages, while...
Foreign currency deficit jeopardizes fuel imports
The deficit in foreign currency, especially the dollar, is compromising the import of fuel into the country, a scenario that has led to shortages at some of the country's fuel pumps. The information was provided by Hélder Chambisse, Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA) of Petróleos de Moçambique, Petromoc in an interview with...
Public spending by the Mozambican state reaches 471 billion meticais in 2023
Public spending by the Mozambican state reached 471 billion meticais (around 7.4 billion dollars) in 2023, of which 67% was spent on salaries, payment for goods and services. The information is contained in a study and advocacy on local content in public spending and incentives for industrialization, carried out by...
INSS donates building materials to pensioners and informal workers affected by Cyclone Chido
On Thursday (20), the National Social Security Institute (INSS) began delivering aid to pensioners and self-employed workers affected by cyclone Chido in Cabo Delgado. The initiative, according to the institution, is part of the Health and Social Action Program. According to a report in the newspaper "O País", a total of...
Mozambique imports around 34,265 tons of used clothing every year
Mozambique imports around 34,265 tons of used clothing every year, according to data revealed in a study presented this Wednesday (19) in Maputo City, entitled "Current Situation of the Second Hand Clothing Market in Mozambique". According to researcher Brian Mangwiro, quoted by AIM, these figures are justified by the growing demand for...