Mozambique Agriculture: Mozambique’s Minister of Agriculture Roberto Albino says Gaza province can rapidly replace South Africa imports of potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage and onions, pointing to recovery at Massingir Valley Farms after flood losses and promising results from seed support in Guijá. South Africa Migration Enforcement: South Africa’s Inter-Ministerial Committee says it is scaling down costly anti-illegal migration deployments after repatriations fell from nearly 4,850 (July 5) to 1,139 (July 11), while stressing the state still must deport those who break the Immigration Act; meanwhile, the IMC reports 53,449 foreign nationals processed for deportation and repatriation by July 11. Rule-of-law Warning: The IMC warns communities against vigilante door-to-door raids and identity checks, saying only the state can manage immigration enforcement and that unlawful searches will be met with action. Zimbabwe Tourism & Conservation: ZimParks exceeded revenue projections by 3.8% in 2024, driven by a 20.4% jump in arrivals to 1,009,295 and higher occupancy, alongside improved poaching containment. ICT & Jobs Tech: Malawian-owned SPARC Systems won two top SABQA awards, while Kenya’s Web Masters donated a KSh 2 billion jobs portal platform to Mozambique’s INEP to connect jobseekers and employers. Mozambique Energy Dispute: Portuguese firm Galp has filed international arbitration at ICSID against Mozambique over a tax dispute tied to its Area 4 Rovuma Basin stake sale. Regional Business Climate: Economists warn South Africa’s anti-migrant protests could backfire by creating labour shortages in sectors that rely on foreign workers, hitting farms, construction, delivery and informal trade.