Mozambique 5G Push: President Daniel Chapo says Mozambique will connect all provincial capitals, special economic zones and dense areas to 5G by 2027, with broadband expansion to all districts by 2030, positioning digital tech as a jobs and investment enabler. AI Regulation in Finance: Bank of Mozambique Governor Rogério Zandamela calls for clear AI rules for the financial sector, warning about data misuse, harmful automated decisions and cybersecurity risks while backing safe innovation. Underground Water Mapping: Researchers working on a continent-wide digital map aim to show where groundwater can be extracted safely as climate shocks intensify, combining modelling with field checks for sustainable use. Critical Minerals Bet: Altona Rare Earths rebrands as NeoTerra Group and highlights Mozambique’s Monte Muambe project for rare earths, fluorspar and primary gallium—key for semiconductors and telecoms supply chains. US Investment Interest: American International Finance Partners tells President Chapo it wants to invest in Mozambique across tourism, energy, health, real estate, hospitality and technology after a prospecting mission. Regional Tech Skills: Yango Cameroon and Zindi run a mobility prediction AI hackathon in Yaoundé, drawing 300+ participants and extending Yango’s data-science programmes already active in Mozambique and other countries. Power Reliability Watch: ESCOM reports Malawi’s power cuts have eased after a recovery push, while a separate study tracks how Africa’s power expansion could strain water resources and worsen emissions.