Frelimo

Mozambique
Monaco's ES-KO snags Smart Catering and contracts with Jindal and Schlumberger

Already active in a dozen African nations, Monaco-based ES-KO acquired Smart Catering, specialised in catering for mining and oil firms in Mozambique.

Mozambique
TotalEnergies and Saipem on hiring spree as Mozambique LNG set to resume

After a two-year hiatus, the Mozambique LNG mega-project in Cabo Delgado province looks set to get going again. TotalEnergies and its subcontractors have already resumed some activities and are on a hiring spree.

Mozambique
Frelimo counts on José Grachane to take charge of 2024 polls

With a year to go a before particularly tense elections, the ruling power is already making moves to control the process. It is pinning its hopes on a former close associate of the family of ex-president Armando Guebuza.

Mozambique
General Joao Americo Mpfumo adds another brick to mining empire

The former Mozambican air force commander has created a new entity on top of his already large portfolio of gold, ruby and coal permits.

Mozambique
Indian miners extend reach over Tete's mines

The mines in the north-western Mozambican province of Tete, where the Indian giant Jindal rules, are continuing to attract mining investors from the subcontinent, with the blessing of local FRELIMO officials.

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Angola, Mozambique, Egypt, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

EgyptYoussef Salem, the unflappable unicorn creator.

AngolaTerritory administration Minister Dionisio Manuel da Fonseca, João Lourenço's new straight-talking champion.

MozambiqueEmilia Chambal speaks for the Frelimo youth.

SenegalThierno Seydou Ly, the engineer with a career on the fast track.

Mozambique
Former first lady's cousin moves into gemstones

Jose Eduardo Dai, who has long played a key role in the Guebuza family's mining business, is launching a new company to exploit gems in northern Mozambique.

Mozambique
Descendants of Frelimo bigwigs turning nice profit with TotalEnergies in Cabo Delgado

Despite the unrest in the province, some companies with political clout continue to work for TotalEnergies.

Mozambique
Senior FRELIMO figures join Russian entrepreneur in precious stones venture

A Russian businessman with good contacts in Maputo has gone into partnership with the secretary-general of the FRELIMO veterans association and the godson of former president Armando Guebuza to mine precious stones in Cabo Delgado province.

Mozambique
TotalEnergies to clarify local content goals for Cabo Delgado

There is considerable local interest in future services contract opportunities for the development of Cabo Delgado's liquefied natural gas reserves. The question now is who could apply and in what area.

Mozambique
President Nyusi's brother expands mining interests in Nampula province

Cosme Jacinto Nyusi, President Filipe Nyusi's little-known brother, is quietly expanding his mining investments in the rich subsoil of northern Mozambique.