From left to right: Onório Manuel and Mansour Mohamed Al-Juwaied

Mozambique’s growing appeal as an investment destination continues to attract international interest, with MozParks and His Excellency Mansour Mohamed Al-Juwaied, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Mozambique, discussing ways to connect Emirati investors with opportunities in the country’s industrial sector.

The meeting explored practical avenues for strengthening investment cooperation, including how investors can better access information, build local partnerships, and establish operations through Mozambique’s industrial parks. Discussions also highlighted the role of industrial parks in providing the infrastructure, business environment, and support systems that enable companies to invest, expand, and contribute to industrial development and job creation.

“Mozambique offers significant opportunities for investors, but turning that potential into successful projects requires strong partnerships and the right enabling environment. Through Beluluane Industrial Park, we have seen how providing infrastructure, support services, and access to local networks can help investors establish and grow their operations while contributing to the country’s industrial development,” said Onório Manuel, General Director of MozParks.

The exchange reinforced the importance of collaboration in unlocking new investment opportunities and highlighted the role that industrial parks can play in supporting investors as they enter and expand within the Mozambican market.

Adrian Frey, Victor Timoteo, Jane Grob, Evaristo Madime, Lethabo Sithole, Greg Binkert, Onório Manuel. Board members of ASEZA from left to right

MozParks, a subsidiary of ASEZA, is driving a stronger push for industrial transformation in Mozambique through the development and operation of Sustainable Economic Zones that connect global investment with local industry. This momentum is reinforced by ASEZA’s appointment of two new Board Members in June 2026, strengthening leadership at a time when SEZs are becoming key platforms for investment, job creation, and local value addition.

ASEZA welcomes Lethabo Sithole and Jane Grob to its Board, joining Chairman Adrian Frey and Board Members Gregor Binkert, Evaristo Madime, Onório Manuel, and Paulo Gomes. The strengthened Board brings together expertise in industrial development, governance, finance, and sustainability, reinforcing its ability to support long-term industrial growth.

Lethabo Sithole is a development consultant and SEZ specialist, and the Founder and Managing Director of Amila Africa. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Economics (Industrial Development), having previously obtained a Master of Laws from Queen Mary University of London. Her work focuses on the role of institutions and policy in driving industrial development, with a particular emphasis on how stronger systems can enable more inclusive and effective industrial transformation across Africa. She notes, “Industrial transformation in Africa will be driven by the quality of institutions we build, and the discipline with which we execute shared development priorities.”

Jane Grob, Sustainability Director at ASEZA, also joins the Board, reinforcing its focus on sustainability in industrial development. Holding an MBA from Warwick Business School, she brings extensive experience in aligning industrial growth with environmental and social priorities. “It is an honour to join the board of ASEZA. SEZs have a proven ability to transform regional economies and create meaningful opportunities for businesses and communities around them. I am deeply committed to working alongside my fellow board members to ensure these zones deliver the highest possible impact for our industries and communities alike,” says Jane Grob.

Together, the strengthened leadership reinforces a shared direction: building Sustainable Economic Zones that turn investment into real economic impact for Mozambique.