Notices No. 5/GBM/2025, No. 6/GBM/2025, No. 7/GBM/2025 On 21 October 2025, the Bank of Mozambique issued Notices No. 5/GBM/2025, No. 6/GBM/2025 and No. 7/GBM/2025, which aim, respectively, to: establish the terms for sending the information necessary for compiling statistics on emissions, transactions and securities positions, distribution of the network of branches of credit institutions and financial companies, interest rates in the system, loans and deposits, the external

On 6 November 2025, the Council of Ministers approved, through Resolution No. 37/2025, the National Climate Finance Strategy (“NCFS”) 2025–2034. The NCFS is an instrument that aims to define Mozambique's commitment to developing actions for the mobilization, efficient and transparent use of climate change financing. The resolution marks a significant step forward in consolidating public policies that seek to ensure sustainable and resilient economic development, in line with

Naby Jamal took part in the Portugal–Mozambique Economic Forum, which was held in Porto, Portugal, on 9 December. The of counsel at JLA Advogados was accompanied by lawyers from Abreu Advogados , our partner firm in Portugal, namely Ana Sofia Batista and Diogo Pereira Duarte. The event featured an opening address by the Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, and brought together around two dozen government officials from both countries. The meeting, promoted by AICEP – Portugal

JLA Advogados has once again been recognised among the leading law firms in the Sub-Saharan Africa region in the 2025 edition of the IFLR1000, one of the most prestigious international directories in the financial and corporate law sector. The Firm consolidates its presence in the ranking by being distinguished as a Recommended Firm, reinforcing its position as a benchmark in providing legal advice on complex and cross-border transactions. In the overall IFLR1000 assessments,

The 2025 LEX Africa Annual Conference, held in Maputo, brought more than discussions — it unveiled a new vision for Africa’s future. The event, which took place on October 16, preceded the network’s General Assembly and a day of cultural and social activities among members of this international alliance. On the sidelines of the conference, JLA hosted a cocktail reception at the Maputo Gallery, featuring performances by Mozambican artists. Watch the videos: LEX Africa Annual C

The second webinar in the series on competition policy in Portuguese-speaking countries brought together Iacumba Aiuba, President of the Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) of Mozambique, Maria João Melícias, co-head of Competition, Regulation and European Union at Abreu Advogados, and Zara Jamal, partner at JLA Advogados. "Competition in Mozambique: a new paradigm" offered valuable insights into the ARC’s priorities, challenges, and perspectives in promoting an open and c