AGP Executive Report

Golf Tourism: President Daniel Chapo has been named Patron of Golf in Africa as Mozambique backs golf-course development in Inhambane, aiming to draw investment, create jobs and broaden the region’s beach, nature and cultural tourism offer. Tourism Investment: Economy Minister Basílio Muhate urged businesses to turn Tourism Summit commitments into projects, calling for stronger public-private partnerships and more opportunities for small local firms. Digital Promotion: Vodacom Mozambique and tourism agency ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity and promote destinations, visitor experiences and local businesses. Beach Soccer: Mozambique will face hosts Senegal, Ghana and Uganda at the AFCON tournament in Senegal from November 28 to December 6.

Maputo Day: The capital observes its regional public holiday on November 10; services and business hours may change in Maputo, while the rest of Mozambique operates normally. Tourism Growth: President Daniel Chapo says the movement of tourists and investors rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025, citing e-visas, a new investor visa and tourism-sector reforms. Investment Push: Economy Minister Basílio Muhate wants Tourism Summit commitments turned into projects, jobs and stronger links for small businesses. Inhambane Appeal: Chapo is promoting Vilankulo and the wider province as a base for golf tourism, alongside beach, nature and cultural experiences. Digital Connections: Vodacom Mozambique and tourism agency ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity and promote destinations, visitor experiences and local businesses.

Maputo Day: The capital observes its local holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 10; visitors should check for changes to business and government opening hours, while the rest of Mozambique operates as usual. Tourism Investment: At the Tourism Summit, Economy Minister Basílio Muhate urged partners to turn pledges into projects, jobs and stronger links for small businesses. President Daniel Chapo also pitched golf as a way to draw investment and broaden Inhambane’s offer, combining sport with beaches, nature and culture. Digital Tourism: Vodacom Mozambique and ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity and online promotion, aiming to make destinations easier to discover and visitor experiences better. Rising Arrivals: Chapo says tourist and investor arrivals rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025, crediting e-visas and new investment measures. Inhambane Links: Italy’s ambassador visited the province to discuss tourism, transport and hospitality partnerships, highlighting opportunities to develop the region’s visitor economy.

Tourism Reform: Economy Minister Basílio Muhate says summit commitments must become real projects, urging stronger public-private partnerships and greater involvement of small businesses in tourism. Golf and Investment: President Daniel Chapo is promoting golf as a way to attract investment and jobs, with Vilankulo and wider Inhambane positioned for a mix of golf, beach, nature and cultural tourism. Digital Promotion: Vodacom Mozambique and tourism agency ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity and promote destinations, visitor experiences and local businesses. Rising Visitor Activity: Chapo said the movement of tourists and investors rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025, crediting reforms including electronic visas and a new investor visa. Inhambane Opportunities: Italy’s ambassador has discussed tourism, transport, air links and hospitality investment with provincial officials.

Tourism Goes Digital: Vodacom Mozambique and tourism agency ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity, promote destinations and support better visitor experiences and local businesses. Visitor Growth: President Daniel Chapo says tourist and investor arrivals rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025, crediting measures including e-visas, a new investor visa and a tourism zone covering Vilankulo, Pomene and Inhassoro. Inhambane Investment: Italy’s ambassador met provincial leaders to discuss tourism cooperation, with air links, transport and hospitality identified as opportunities. Inhambane is hosting the National Forum on Tourism Investment. Regional Travel: Eswatini’s festive-season campaign is targeting visitors from Mozambique and other neighbouring countries, promoting holidays and local tourism through January 31.

Tourism Growth: Mozambique says tourist and investor arrivals rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025. President Daniel Chapo credited easier entry through the e-visa platform, a new “Visa Gold” for investors and the creation of Anditur and a tourism zone covering Vilankulo, Pomene and Inhassoro. Digital Tourism: Vodacom Mozambique and Anditur have partnered to improve connectivity, promote destinations and support better visitor experiences and local businesses. Inhambane Investment: Italy’s ambassador met provincial leaders as Inhambane hosted a tourism investment forum, highlighting opportunities in air links, transport and hospitality. Italy is also interested in tourism and agriculture partnerships.

Tourism Goes Digital: Vodacom Mozambique and ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity, promote destinations and develop visitor experiences, aiming to create opportunities for tourism businesses and local communities. Visitor Growth: President Daniel Chapo says the movement of tourists and investors rose 254% this year, citing e-visas, a new investor visa and the Southern Corridor tourism zone covering Vilankulo, Pomene and Inhassoro. Inhambane Investment: During a visit to the province, Italy’s ambassador highlighted opportunities in tourism, transport and hospitality, as Inhambane hosts the National Forum on Tourism Investment.

Tourism Tech: Vodacom Mozambique and tourism agency ANDITUR have partnered to improve connectivity, promote destinations and create better visitor experiences. Visitor Growth: President Daniel Chapo says tourist and investor arrivals rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025, crediting e-visas, a new investor visa and the Inhambane tourism zone. Inhambane Investment: Italy’s ambassador discussed tourism partnerships with provincial leaders as Inhambane hosts a national investment forum, highlighting opportunities in air links, transport and hospitality. Travel Safety: Attacks in Cabo Delgado killed 14 people and displaced more than 1,200 others, underscoring ongoing insecurity in the north.

Tourism Surge: President Daniel Chapo says tourist and investor arrivals rose 254% this year compared with the same period in 2025, crediting e-visas, the new “Visa Gold” and tourism-sector reforms. Inhambane is central to the push, with a special tourism zone covering Vilankulo, Pomene and Inhassoro. Inhambane Investment: Italy’s ambassador met provincial leaders to discuss tourism and agriculture partnerships, including opportunities in air links, transport and hospitality, as the province hosts its second National Forum on Tourism Investment. Travel Watch: Attacks in Cabo Delgado killed 14 people and forced more than 1,200 from their homes, underscoring ongoing insecurity in the north.

Tourism Surge: President Daniel Chapo says the movement of tourists and investors rose 254% year-on-year, crediting reforms including e-visas and the “Visa Gold” programme. At the Mozambique Tourism Summit in Vilankulo, he highlighted a new tourism zone covering Vilankulo, Pomene and Inhassoro. Inhambane Investment: Italian ambassador Gabriele Annis met provincial leaders as Inhambane hosts its National Forum on Tourism Investment. Italy is exploring partnerships in hospitality, air links and transport. Regional Getaways: Eswatini’s festive-season campaign, running through January 31, is inviting regional travellers—including Mozambicans—to explore its attractions and support local businesses. Travel Safety: Attacks in Cabo Delgado killed 14 people near Muidumbe and Mueda, while more than 1,200 people fled violence across four districts in October.

Travel Health: Southern African health experts warn that shifting weather and population movement are complicating malaria control. Cases rose in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa, with many infections reported in Gauteng linked to travel to malaria-risk areas. Beach Soccer: Mozambique will face Ghana and Uganda in Group A at the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal, hosted by defending champions Senegal. Travel Access: Mozambican citizens are among 12 African nationalities eligible to apply for Danish tourist visas without a host in Denmark. On the Road: A Filipino traveller hitchhiking from Mozambique to Morocco has highlighted passport-related hurdles after her Mozambican visa neared expiry, despite an easy crossing into South Africa.

Regional Getaways: Eswatini has launched its festive-season tourism campaign, running through January 31 and inviting travellers from across the region to explore the kingdom. Mozambique Travel Watch: Cabo Delgado remains affected by deadly insurgent attacks: 14 people were killed in the Muidumbe–Mueda area, while more than 1,200 people fled attacks across four districts in October. Outbound Travel: Mozambican citizens are among 12 African nationalities eligible to apply for Danish tourist visas without a host in Denmark. Beach Soccer: Mozambique will face Ghana and Uganda in Group A at the 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON in Senegal, alongside defending champions Senegal.

Beach Soccer: Mozambique will face hosts and defending champions Senegal, Ghana and Uganda in Group A of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, putting the country’s rising team on a major continental stage. Cabo Delgado: Attacks in the north killed 14 people last week, while separate violence displaced 1,235 people across four districts between October 14 and 27—a reminder of ongoing insecurity in the region. Tourist Visas: Mozambique is among 12 African countries whose citizens can apply for Danish tourist visas without a host or sponsor in Denmark; applicants still need to meet the visa requirements.

Cabo Delgado Safety: Reports say 14 people were killed in attacks last week, while a separate IOM update recorded 1,235 people displaced by violence in four districts. Regional Travel: A new bridge on Zimbabwe’s Harare–Mutare highway is 75% complete and expected to ease traffic on a key route to Mozambique and the Beira Corridor from December. Visa Access: Mozambicans are among 12 African nationalities who can apply for Danish tourist visas without a host in Denmark; approval is not automatic. Maritime Security: Mozambique is taking part in a regional effort to coordinate protection of shipping routes across the Western Indian Ocean. Beach Soccer: Mozambique is among eight nations in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, with the tournament draw scheduled for today in Cairo.

Air Access: Ethiopian Airlines has launched direct flights to Nacala, improving connections to northern Mozambique. Travel Visas: Mozambique is among 12 African countries whose citizens can apply for Danish tourist visas without a host in Denmark; applicants still need to meet visa requirements. Road Links: A new bridge on Zimbabwe’s Harare–Mutare Highway is 75% complete and expected to ease traffic on a route connecting to Mozambique and the Beira Corridor. Beach Soccer: Mozambique has qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal, with the group draw scheduled for 4 November.

Beach Soccer: Mozambique has qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations alongside seven other teams. CAF will hold the group draw on November 4. Visa Access: Mozambicans can apply for Danish tourist visas without a host in Denmark under the country’s Group 1 rules; a visa is still required. Air Links: Ethiopian Airlines has launched direct flights to Nacala, adding a new connection for travellers heading to northern Mozambique.