The Government announced that it will replace physical checkpoints with surveillance cameras on the roads, also planning to make the use of a tracking system mandatory for public transport nationwide.
According to the Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Matlombe, a public tender has already been launched, and given the complexity of the process, it is expected that the procedures will be completed by the end of the year, so that implementation can begin in 2026.
“We will also move forward with the digitalization of driving licenses. Gradually, we will replace the physical license, which will reduce costs. At the moment, we are finishing the revision of the road code,” he added.
Recently, the Prime Minister, Benvinda Levi, acknowledged that the country needs 154 billion meticais (2.2 billion dollars) by 2029 for the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of bridges and roads, considering it a “major challenge” given the current economic situation.
“By prioritizing road infrastructure, we aim to ensure sustainable and balanced territorial development, guaranteeing inclusion and equity in access to public services and effective territorial organization,” said Benvinda Levi, after inaugurating Paulo Fumane as the new President of the National Road Administration (ANE) in Maputo. According to the Prime Minister, “ensuring the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and expansion of road infrastructure” is one of the Government’s priorities, as defined in the 2025-2029 Five-Year Program, approved in May by the National Assembly.
The Head of Government urged the new ANE President to “undertake bold actions to secure and implement strategic road and bridge projects,” in a context of limited resources, advocating for the rational use of available funds and strengthening coordination with the private sector and development partners to mobilize financing aimed at improving the national road network.
Source: Diário Económico
