Mozambique Mining Reform: President Daniel Chapo signed new mining rules granting the National Mining Company (ENM) a free 15% stake across the value chain, pushing local processing and restricting raw mineral exports without approval. Regional Fisheries Enforcement: Chapo also inaugurated a SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Enforcement Centre in Maputo to curb illegal fishing that costs the region about $400m a year. Tourism Push: Mozambique targets $7bn in tourism investment over seven years and expects $50bn+ foreign investment across sectors in 10 years, following the Mozambique–EU Business Forum. Investment Approvals: APIEX says government approved about €15.5bn (including €81m from the EU) in investments over five years, excluding gas and minerals. Conservation & Wildlife Economy: Zinave National Park received nine female white rhinos from South Africa, lifting its white rhino population to 39 and boosting breeding efforts. Energy & Infrastructure Finance: DBSA says it will scale up energy transition and infrastructure funding, stressing “bankable” projects and stronger transmission networks. Mozal Revival Talks: South Africa’s IDC is weighing options to buy South32’s majority stake in Mozal to revive the smelter after tariff and power deal failures. South Africa Migration Fallout: Nigeria’s NiDCOM condemns treatment of repatriated Nigerians, while xenophobic tensions keep driving cross-border returns and diplomatic pressure.