The government has decided to renew, through direct award, the public-private partnership with Kudumba for the provision of non-intrusive goods inspection services at the country’s main entry and exit points.
According to Lusa, the decision was approved on Tuesday (10) during a Cabinet meeting, which authorized the Ministers of Finance and Transport and Logistics to begin negotiations with Kudumba Investments for the signing of a new concession contract. The current contract is set to expire later this year.
The Cabinet spokesperson, Inocêncio Impissa, said a technical team composed of representatives from the two ministries will be formed to conduct the negotiations and define the terms of the new public-private partnership.
The minister explained that the contract includes the continued provision of non-intrusive inspection services for vehicles, luggage, and people using specialized equipment, including scanner systems installed at strategic infrastructures.
According to Impissa, the choice of a direct award is justified by Kudumba’s established experience in the field and its status as an international reference in this type of service. “We have all heard of Kudumba and the company’s performance in Mozambique, particularly in installing scanners for people and luggage at airports, ports, and other institutions, including access control systems for buildings with specific security requirements,” he stated.
Kudumba has been providing non-intrusive inspection services for imported and exported goods through national ports, airports, and border posts since 2006.
Data released by the government in 2024 indicate that the company has already contributed around $42.8 million to state coffers, with investments totaling approximately $108.9 million in the implementation and operation of the inspection system.
Source: Diário Económico
