IMF Talks Mozambique Programme: The IMF wrapped a week-long Maputo mission, discussing Mozambique’s request for a fund-backed arrangement as growth stays subdued and debt remains a core concern after the 2016 hidden-debt scandal. Vodacom Capex Boost: Vodacom Group plans to invest R23.6bn in 2026 to strengthen network resilience, expand services and modernise IT platforms, including spectrum moves across the region. Mozambique Inflation Pressure: New data shows Mozambique’s inflation is rising unevenly, with transport and fuel driving the jump—Maputo remains lower while provinces like Tete approach double digits. Cabo Delgado Gas Project Resumes: Reporting highlights the $20bn Mozambique LNG project’s restart, reigniting both hope for growth and resentment over impacts. Regional Fisheries Enforcement: Mozambique inaugurated a SADC fisheries monitoring and enforcement centre in Maputo to curb illegal fishing losses estimated at $400m a year. South Africa Migration Fallout Hits Trade: UN and foreign governments warn of rising xenophobia and security risks as deportation costs and tighter immigration enforcement reshape regional mobility and business planning. Cyber Threats in Mozambique: Check Point flags Mozambique among the most targeted countries in Africa as ransomware and AI-driven attacks intensify. Conservation With Business Angle: Nine female white rhinos were moved to Mozambique’s Zinave National Park, boosting biodiversity and potential wildlife-economy opportunities.