Hello. Zitamar can point to two important exclusive stories in the past week: Thursday’s revelation that TotalEnergies and Sumitomo have left the consortium developing the Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project, and the news yesterday that Gemfields is seeking a buyer for gold mine prospects in Cabo Delgado over the continuing insecurity there.

Both stories get a mention in the latest edition of our Cabo Delgado newsletter, out today — along with a round-up of our exclusive reporting from the conflict there. In lieu of a leader in this newsletter today, please check out those articles and newsletter, before logging off to enjoy your weekend.

Insurgent attacks spread across Cabo Delgado after battle for Catupa

Fighters have raided villages and mining areas over recent weeks, causing insecurity to spread through Cabo Delgado

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But before you go: Zitamar has now launched the Angola Briefing, which also has a new edition out today. Check it out below!

Unitel goes dark, oil output falls, and a year on from Luanda unrest

Zitamar’s Angola Briefing from 30 July 2026

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The latest from Zitamar News:

Gemfields joint venture seeks buyer for Cabo Delgado licences after security suspension

A portfolio of gold and mineral licences near Nairoto has been put up for sale after insurgent attacks forced the evacuation of personnel

Zitamar NewsAlexandre Nhampossa

Also in the news:

• Public debt rises to MZN1.1tn despite fall in external borrowing
  • Sources: O Económico, Integrity
• Artisanal miners resist eviction from Tete gold concession
  • Sources: STV, O País
• LAM plans to expand fleet to 13 aircraft by year-end
  • Source: MZNews
• Theft and vandalism cost Mozambique-Malawi power project $3.5m
  • Source: Rádio Moçambique
• Pequenos Libombos reservoir secures Greater Maputo water supplies
  • Source: Notícias

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