Newsletter CTA 266 EN

African Export-Import Bank to invest US$500 million in MozambiqueOn Feb. 11, Maputo hosted a business forum of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Afreximbank is a pan-African financial institution established in 1993 and which currently has 125 members, institutions and countries, including Mozambique. "This organism intends to promote expansion, diversification and trade development at the continental level. The idea is to promote African trade for Africa and outside Africa, especially for Asian countries", said Gift Simwaka, the bank’s regional director. The event aimed at disseminating knowledge of the main financial products available to ministries, the financial system, the private sector and the Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA), among other actors. Those present also discussed the "Promotion of Economic Development and diversification through trade". In this context, Afreximbank, which features a new fund of US$3.5 billion, ensured a greater inclusion of Mozambique in this package and announced its intention to boost national exports. It announced that it will spend US$500 million on financing investment projects in the agriculture, tourism and energy sectors. Both national public institutions and private companies are eligible for funding. "If the project requires more than the amount on offer, we will create a union involving several international banks, which together can finance large projects. We have done this in 20 countries with projects worth up to US$2 billion", Simwaka said. Since 1993, Mozambique has only received funding for four national companies, totaling US$90 million, while countries such as Zimbabwe have managed through this fund more than US$200 million in just one year.

SUMMARY

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT- African Export-Import Bank to invest

US$500 million in Mozambique.

- Meteorological conditions do not compromise economic growth.

EVENTS- Launch Business Integrity Country

Assessments report to take place in Maputo this week.

- East Timor organises an economic

Forum with the CPLP.

- A I P F o u n d a t i o n o r g a n i z e s ‘ E x p o c o n s t r u ç ã o Te k t ó n i c a

Moçambique’ in March at FACIM.

BCI- Poetry of Mbate Pedro wins BCI Prize

for Literature 2015.

OPPORTUNITY- Request for expression of interest:

content manager for the Citizen Portal of the Government of Mozambique.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS - Exchange rates and inflation rates. - Tax calendar.

Newsletter n°266 - 17.02.2016

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Meteorological conditions do not compromise economic growth

Launch Business Integrity Country Assessments report to take place in Maputo this week

East Timor organises an economic Forum with the CPLP

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The government has announced that the economic growth target this year, set at 7 percent, will not be compromised by the severe drought in the south and center and the heavy rains in the north of the country. Speaking on Feb. 12 during the closing of the Planning Meeting 2015 between the government and the Group of Programmatic Support’s Partners (PAP) to the State Budget, Minister of Economy and Finance, Adriano Maleiane, announced that "floods and the drought are above the initial forecasts we had when drawing up the economic and social plan and will have a significant impact on agricultural production and livestock, but we believe it will not affect the economic growth forecasts for this year".

This meeting aimed to assess the government's planning instruments, notably the Economic and Social Plan, the State Budget and the definition of performance goals of the executive and the partners for the period 2016-2018. Portuguese Ambassador José Duarte, the chairman of the troika, said the last four months have been marked by changes in macroeconomic scenarios and reaffirmed "the commitment of the partners to continue to ensure predictability in the disbursement of funds pledged to the Mozambican government, which this year will reach US$305 million".

The CTA has announced that in partnership with the Community of Portuguese Language Countries’ Union of Exporters (EU-CPLP) and the CPLP Business Council, the government of East Timor is organizing the First Global Economic Forum to be held on Feb. 25-27 in Dili, East Timor. The event is of great interest and strategic significance, not only to assess the potential of investment and the business partnerships opportunities in East Timor but also to establish contacts and promote business with companies from the

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific, East Timor being a platform for these regions. In this context, the CTA invites entrepreneurs interested in attending the event to submit an application using the contact details below:

Jacira Couto: [email protected] Lucas Judas: [email protected] Tel : +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

The CTA has announced that the Center for Public Integrity (CIP) invites those interested to participate in the launch of the report of the Business Integrity Country Assessments (BICA), which will take place on Feb. 18 at Hotel Radisson Blu in Maputo from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The BICA is an initiative that aims to contribute to a better business environment in the country, with a focus on corporate integrity.

In this context, the CTA invites entrepreneurs interested in attending the event to submit an application using the contact details below:

Jacira Couto: [email protected] Lucas Judas: [email protected] Tel : +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300









AIP Foundation organizes ‘Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique’ in March at FACIM

Poetry of Mbate Pedro wins BCI Prize for Literature 2015


With the work "Debaixo do silêncio que arde", published in 2015, Mbate Pedro won the sixth edition of the BCI Prize for Literature. The announcement was made on Feb. 11 in the BCI’s Media Library by the president of the jury, Jorge Oliveira. According to Oliveira, the fact that the work combined "the main elements of artistic writing, such as commitment to literary tradition, the work of language and the artist's creativity and imagination" was decisive for the jury's decision. Oliveira added: "Debaixo do silêncio que arde" is also a book that enshrines the dreamer who over the past few years has not stopped fading and thus does not cease to be a tribute to those who find in poetry the best of universal art. The prize given to this work was a way we deem beneficial to reward the

work, artist and genre."After receiving the check of 200,000 meticais, delivered by the BCI’s Chief Executive Officer Paulo Sousa, Mbate Peter, who is a medical doctor and, in his own words, a "writer on Sundays and holidays," said he had come to the conclusion that "with great respect for the BCI, the highest award that literature can give us is the existence of readers and the enrichment that they give to the work of the author. I write to heal my own wounds so I have decided that half of the monetary value of the prize -- 100 000 meticais -- will go to two organizations that really have made the promotion of reading and of the book: the literary movement ‘Kuphaluxa de Maputo’ and the club of writers based in Niassa, the ‘Clube dos Escritores, Poetas e Amigos do Niassa’."


The CTA has announced that through the Lisboa Feiras Congressos e Eventos and the Instituto para a Promoção de Exportações (Institute for Export Promotion - IPEX), the AIP Foundation (Associação Industrial Portuguesa) will organize the "Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique" on March 9-13, in the FACIM park in Marracuene, Maputo province. This is the largest fair of Mozambique on construction, real estate, energy, environment, safety and decoration. The construction sector is a major driver of the development of the Mozambican economy, with investments in infrastructure,

transport, water distribution networks, mining, energy and communications, residential and commercial real estate, offices, tourism and catering. The "Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique" is the privileged place for official entities, companies, engineers, architects, designers and financial institutions to meet the best businesses and projects for the country.

Mbate Pedro and Paulo Sousa

Request for expression of interest: content manager for the Citizen Portal of the Government of Mozambique

Economic indicatorsExchange rates - BCI 17.02.2016 Inflation rates


Currency Buy Sell

EUR 50,24 51,26

USD 45 45,9

ZAR 2,85 2,91

Month Rate

January 2,48

December 4,76

November 1,83


This request follows the general notice of tender for this project, published in the United Nations’ "Development Business" page on July 1, 2013 and in the newspaper Notícias on July 4, 2013. The Government of Mozambique has received credit from the International Association for Development - IDA (World Bank) to cover part of the costs related to the implementation of the Growth Integrated Poles project that aims to improve the performance of companies and the simplification of licensing procedures, the companies registry and other areas. The Government intends to apply part of these funds for consultancy services for the content management of the Citizen Portal of the Government of Mozambique. The objectives of the consultancy are: - Completion of the design and content of the Citizen Portal and Licensing; - Management and updating contents of the Citizen Portal and Licensing. The key staff of the consultancy should include, among others: - Consultant with skills in journalism/communication or marketing; - Specialist in multimedia; - Specialist in web design.

It is expected that the consulting will start in May 2016 and have an approximate duration of 12 months. Interested consultants may obtain further information via email: [email protected] The envelopes containing the expression of interest must clearly show the following words: “EOI-15/CS/IGPP/DIC/MEF/2016 – GESTAO DO PORTAL DO CIDADAO DO GOVERNO DE MOCAMBIQUE PROJECTO IGPP Manifestação de Interesse”. Expressions of interest should be sent to the address below by 2 p.m. on Feb. 29, 2016. Only short-listed firms will be contacted.

Ministério da Economia e Finanças Gazeda Projecto Polos integrados de crescimento Av. Ahmed Sekou Touré, 2539 Maputo



Tax Calendar - February 2016

Until 20th Payment of the IRPS and IRPC, Art. 29-3 of the Regulation of CIRPS, approved by the Decree No. 8/2008 of April 16 and Art. 67-5 of the CIRPC, approved by Law No. 34/2007 of December 31.

Until end of FebruaryPayment of the VAT of the previous month, by taxpayers of the normal system Art. 32-1 of the VAT Code approved by Law 32/2007, of December 31.

Until end of March Payment of the Vehicle Tax, Art.1-8 of the ISV approved by Decree No 19/02, of July 23.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the annual income statement from the previous year - Model 10 and Annex (for taxpayers of the 1st Category) , Art.13-1-a of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the withholding statement communication, Art 44-1-c of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16 - Model 20H.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the withholding statement communication of non- residents - Art.44.6 of CIRPS Regulation, approved by Decree No. 8/2008 of April 16 - Model 20I.

Until end of AprilDelivery of the annual income statement from the previous year - Model 10 and Annex (for taxpayers who have earned income from other categories) - Art 13-1-b of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No.8/ 2008 of April 16.

Until end of AprilFinal payment of the IRPS on the previous year income, Art.21-a of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of 16 April.

Until end of MaySubmission of the annual income statement from the previous year by taxpayers - Art 39-1 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree No. 9 / 2008 of April 16 - Models 22 and 22A.

Until end of MayFinal payment of the IRPC on the previous year income - Art 27-1 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree No. 9 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of MayFinal payment of the IRPS on the previous year income - Art 21-b of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of June Submission of annual of accounting and tax statement from the previous year by IRPS and IRPC taxpayers Model 20 and Annexes, Art 40-3 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree 9 / 2008 of April 16.


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