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Mozambique Economy Summary News
From 01-07 January 2026
1. Opening and operation of bank accounts abroad by entities resident in Mozambique are subject to prior authorisation from the Bank of Mozambique
On 5 January 2026, The Bank of Mozambique announced that he opening and operation of bank accounts abroad by entities resident in Mozambique are subject to prior authorisation from the Bank of Mozambique. Applications for the opening of a bank account must be supported by appropriate documentation enabling the assessment of the legitimacy and purpose of the operation, namely justification for the opening of the bank account abroad and evidence of the source of funds, demonstrating the origin of the funds to be transacted. The bank account abroad should, preferably, be opened with a financial institution that is a correspondent bank of an institution authorised to operate in the Republic of Mozambique.
2. The Sovereign Wealth Fund reaches USD 116.42 million as of 7 January 2026
The official data released by the Bank of Mozambique updates the market value of the Mozambique Sovereign Fund to USD 116,423,471.58 as of 7 January 2026, confirming growth of nearly 6% compared to the end of December 2025. The positive evolution reflects the consolidation of capital inflows made at the beginning of the month, originating from natural gas revenues, as well as the positive daily variation in the portfolio, now under the operational management of the central bank. According to data the increase results mainly from a new capital injection from the State on 6 January 2026, amounting to USD 6.159 million, which is in addition to the initial capitalization carried out in December.
From 08-14 January 2026
3. Mozambique gives ICM control of all cereal imports
The Mozambican government has given the Mozambique Cereals Institute (ICM) the mandate to manage cereal imports, specifically rice and wheat, citing the need to eliminate the “illegal export of foreign currency through over-invoicing” of these products. The measure is set out in Ministerial Decree No. 132/2025 from the Ministry of Economy, dated 31 December, which is scheduled to come into effect between February and May this year. In the decree, signed by Economy Minister Basílio Muhate, the government justifies the move with the “need to create a transparent mechanism for the import of rice and wheat, and to consequently eliminate the illegal export of foreign currency through over-invoicing and duplication of invoices, thus ensuring the stability of domestic prices, particularly for cereals, and securing national supply, encouraging local production and strengthening the authority of the State.”
Link: https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-gives-icm-control-of-all-cereal-imports/
4. CTA highlights Mozambique's potential for Thai investment in strategic sectors.
The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) believes that the country has unique conditions to attract investments from the Kingdom of Thailand, especially in the sectors of trade, logistics, maritime transport, agro-industry and cold chain. The position was expressed on 13 January 2026, in Maputo, by the vice-president of the CTA, Meque Gimo, during a meeting with a Thai institutional and business delegation, which is visiting the country with a view to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. Trade between the two countries has been showing positive growth. Between 2022 and 2023, Mozambican exports to Thailand exceeded US$380 million, while imports from that Asian country totaled around US$179 million, mainly consisting of machinery, industrial goods, food products, and equipment.
5. World Bank cuts growth forecast for Mozambique and other PALOPs, except Angola and Guinea-Bissau
The World Bank has downgraded its economic growth forecast for all Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP) this year, with the exception of Guinea-Bissau and Angola, which are expected to grow by 5.2% and 2.6%, respectively. Mozambique is projected to accelerate to 2.8% this year (down 0.7 percentage points from June’s forecast) and 3.5% next year, after a slowdown to 1.1% last year due to “persistent weakness in investment, growing foreign currency shortages, and the effects of post-election unrest.”
From 15-21 January 2026
6. Mozambique eyes debt talks after new IMF programme, President says
On 15 January 2026, President Daniel Chapo, in a Bloomberg Television interview announced that Mozambique will only start talks with creditors to renegotiate its debt after reaching an agreement on a new program with the International Monetary Fund, The gas-rich south-eastern African country is in talks with the IMF on a new facility to stabilize the economy, curb its reliance on natural resources and restore investor confidence. Mozambique’s last IMF program effectively ended in early 2025, when the government opted not to proceed with the remaining reviews under its three-year Extended Credit Facility. China holds about 14% of Mozambique’s external public debt, which totalled around $9.8 billion at the end of 2024.
7. Europe leads foreign investment in Mozambique with over 60 billion euros.
Europe is currently the largest foreign investor in Mozambique, with investments in infrastructure projects exceeding 60 billion euros, mainly concentrated in the energy sector, particularly liquefied natural gas (LNG). This information comes from Simone Santi, president of the European Business Association (EuroCam) and the Mozambique-Italy Chamber of Commerce.
8. Oxford Economics forecasts inflation in Mozambique at 4.8% this year and 8.4% in 2027
The consultancy Oxford Economics predicts that inflation in Mozambique could rise significantly this year to 4.8%, before soaring to 8.4% in 2027, mainly due to the resumption of gas projects. “Inflation will continue to moderate in the first quarter of 2026, with prices controlled by exchange rate stability and high real interest rates,” analysts note. However, “the restart of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and some monetary financing of the budget deficit will exert upward pressure on prices this year.”
From 22-31 January 2026
9. World Bank approves new Country Partnership Framework for Mozambique FY 2026–31
On 23 January 2026, The World Bank approves The Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Mozambique FY 2026–31 foresees mobilisation of up to US$2.5 billion and prioritises economic corridors, energy, agribusiness and tourism to accelerate economic transformation. The framework defines a support strategy centred on resilience, inclusive growth and job creation at a time marked by recurring climate shocks and structural challenges to the country’s economic transformation.
10. Mozambique could raise more than $35 billion from Mozambique LNG.
The Mozambican state could collect more than US$35 billion in tax revenue, from taxes, oil profits and other instruments, over the lifespan of the Mozambique LNG project, whose production is scheduled to begin in 2029. The revenue is expected to be collected during the 25 years of operation of the project, led by the French multinational oil company TotalEnergies. The relaunch of the Mozambique LNG project took place on 29 January 2026, in a ceremony led by the President of the Republic, Daniel Chapo, accompanied by the President of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné, on the Afungi peninsula, Palma district, Cabo Delgado province, northern Mozambique.
11. UK to boost investment to over four billion dollars in Mozambique
The governments of Mozambique and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement to boost British investment in Mozambique by up to three billion pounds (about 4.1 billion US dollars at the current exchange rate). The agreement – which was signed by the Mozambican Minister of Planning and Development, Salim Valá, and the British Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Baroness Chapman of Darlington – is aimed at creating job opportunities, promoting sustainable development and strengthening bilateral cooperation. The agreement foresees investments in strategic sectors, namely clean energy, education, health, infrastructure and digitalization, in addition to vocational training programs and the promotion of youth entrepreneurship.
Link: https://aimnews.org/2026/01/29/uk-to-invest-over-four-billion-dollars-in-mozambique/
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