The Council of Ministers in Mozambique enacted new legal frameworks during a recent session, targeting public administration and economic infrastructure. Club of Mozambique reported that the executive branch implemented regulations for Law No. 10/2026, governing mandatory retirement for civil servants. Approximately 19,000 workers are currently identified as eligible, though the total count may rise to include those who reached the age threshold before the rules became active. The state, rather than the individual employee, initiates any extension of the service period based on institutional needs and medical fitness reviews.
To improve transparency in buying goods and services, the cabinet introduced centralized tendering via an electronic platform. According to Club of Mozambique, this system allows suppliers to view opportunities equally and track stages from publication to results. The government believes this centralization reduces irregularities, such as firms bidding outside their expertise, and boosts negotiating power through larger-scale purchases. These changes aim to lower public expenditure while standardizing administrative procedures across the sector.
The cabinet also regulated Law No. 12/2026, which restructures how the state operates within provinces. This measure defines the duties of provincial secretaries, particularly after some executive powers moved to decentralized local bodies. The new rules enhance coordination with central agencies and permit the delegation of authority to appoint specific district officials. Additionally, the government adopted a 2026–2035 strategy for state administration and approved a list of 1,444 geographical names across fourteen municipalities.
In the economic sphere, the ministers reaffirmed the sovereign guarantee granted in April 2020 for the Mozambique LNG project in the Rovuma Basin. Club of Mozambique noted that this update aligns with revised financial documents, ensuring financing continuity without necessarily increasing project costs. The cabinet also granted rights to sports facilities at Parque dos Continuadores in Maputo to two private entities, aiming to modernize the venue while keeping it accessible for athletics training under the Ministry of Youth and Sports.