The Maputo Province approved 68 investment projects between 2020 and 2024, valued at more than 126 billion meticais ($2 billion), consolidating its position as the country’s main industrial and economic hub, according to the Mozambique News Agency.
In 2024 alone, approved investments reached 24.3 billion meticais ($385.3 million), reinforcing the region’s attractiveness, announced Provincial Governor Manuel Tule on Tuesday, August 27, during the Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2025).
“Maputo Province is the right place to invest. We have a geostrategic location, a robust transport network, electricity, gas, water, and communications available. All this creates ideal conditions to host serious and sustainable investments,” he stated.
According to the governor, Maputo is home to 1,086 manufacturing industries, confirming it as the most industrialized province in the country. The Beluluane Industrial Park, founded 25 years ago, is now one of the main symbols of this industrial vocation, employing 12,000 workers and hosting over 50 companies from 18 countries.
In addition to Beluluane, projects are underway to establish district industrial parks, aiming to expand industrialization beyond the capital.
Agriculture with Untapped Potential
The agricultural sector emerges as another strategic priority. The province has 1.2 million hectares of arable land, half of which is still available for investment.
“We have conditions to produce fruit trees such as macadamia and lychee, as well as cereals, legumes, and vegetables. We want to establish a large supply market to absorb all production and ensure food security throughout the year,” emphasized Manuel Tule.
Regional Trade and Logistics Hub
Maputo Province is also a regional trade hub, with consolidated exchanges with South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe, supported by logistics corridors such as the National Road No. 4 (N4), the Ressano Garcia railway line, and the Limpopo Corridor.
The ports of Maputo and Matola strengthen this position, with the capacity to handle 2 million tons of fuel per year, 250,000 tons of aluminum, and 500,000 tons of cereals.
Energy, Water, and Tourism
According to Manuel Tule, the province ensures energy stability with supply from the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant, the CTRG plant, and Gigawatt. In the water sector, it has the Maputo, Incomati, and Umbeluzi river basins, in addition to the Pequenos Libombos and Corumana dams. The Moamba Major project, in preparation, is expected to enhance irrigation and flood control.
In tourism, the province shows great potential, with 215 km of beaches, including Ponta do Ouro, Macaneta, and Machubo, as well as the Maputo National Park, recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Source: Diário Económico
