Mozambique – As part of his official visit to Mozambique, Malawi’s President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, visited yesterday Beluluane Industrial Park (BIP), the largest industrial park in the country, operated by MozParks. Hosted by Onorio Manuel, General Director of MozParks, the visit aimed to gain insights into Mozambique’s thriving industrial and trade sector. The tour further strengthened the ties between the two neighboring countries and explored opportunities for industrial collaboration.
The visit provided an opportunity for President Chakwera to witness firsthand how MozParks is contributing to Mozambique’s industrial success and to consider how similar models could be applied in Malawi.
“MozParks is a success story,” President Chakwera remarked. “I am happy that I came to see it, and I hope we can replicate the same model in Malawi to boost job opportunities and drive our industrial growth.” African Special Economic Zones Alliance (ASEZA), an alliance which is replicating MozParks model across the African continent expressed the interest to partner with the Malawian Government in replicating the model to Malawi.
During the tour, President Chakwera also visited Midal Cables, one of the key players within BIP, and was impressed by the scale of their operations. He expressed admiration for the company’s manufacturing processes, particularly its production of aluminium alloy rods and wires, which are exported globally.
“The magnitude of manufacturing and exporting activities witnessed today are worth emulating in Malawi,” President Chakwera stated. “I am impressed by how Midal Cables conducts its business, and it aligns with my vision for industrial growth in Malawi.”
“Malawi delegation’s visit to BIP. Manuel Tule, Governor of Maputo province, Judite Faria, Secretary of State of Maputo province,
Lazarus Chakwera, President of Malawi, Nancy Tembo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi, Onorio Manuel, General Director of MozParks, Ibrahim Matola, Minister of Energy of Malawi, Madalitso Kambawuwa Wirima, Minister of Education of Malawi, Coleen Zamba, Secretary to the President and Cabinet of Malawi, Chomanika Deputy Minister of Local Government of Malawi, Wezi Moyo, High Commissioner of Malawi”
President Chakwera’s visit to Beluluane follows bilateral talks with Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, during which both leaders signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to boost trade and enhance the energy sector between the two countries.
About MozParks
MozParks is a developer and operator of Sustainable Economic Zones, established as a public-private partnership between the Mozambican Government Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX) and ASEZA, represented by Swiss-Mozambican investors. As the only industrial park operator in Mozambique, MozParks manages parks in Beluluane and Nampula, with plans for expansion into Cabo Delgado province. To date, MozParks has attracted over 50 companies from 18 countries, securing over USD 3 billion in investments at the Beluluane park in Maputo province.
For more information about MozParks and its initiatives, please visit MozParks’ Website or contact us at info@mozparks.co.mz.
Maputo, Mozambique – May 28, 2024 – Raxio Group, a pioneer in the development, implementation, and operation of large-scale, Tier III, Carrier-Neutral Data Centers across Africa, inaugurated today Mozambique’s first Tier III data centre, Raxio Data Centre, LDA, at MozParks’ Beluluane Industrial Park. This landmark facility represents a significant investment of over 20 million US dollars and marks a pivotal moment in Mozambique’s digital transformation journey.
The newly established data centre is the first independent, state-of-the-art, Tier III facility in Mozambique, certified by the Uptime Institute. It offers a neutral connectivity environment, providing unparalleled flexibility for customers to interconnect with a diverse range of carriers and colocation providers. This carrier-neutral facility is designed to enhance the digital economy by providing a reliable storage environment operated by a team of skilled young Mozambicans.
Speaking at the inauguration event, Robert Mullins, CEO of Raxio Group, highlighted the importance of this development: “We are excited to be a critical cornerstone in supporting the growth of the country’s evolving digital economy, helping to accelerate the adoption for digital tools and services across industries.” Mullins expressed his gratitude towards MozParks for opening the doors of Beluluane Industrial Park for Raxio and for making it a home of the first data center of this type in Mozambique.
Left to right: MozParks General Director – Onorio Manuel, CEO of Raxio Group – Robert Mullins, Raxio’s General Manager in Mozambique – Emidio Amadebai at the launch of first Raxio data center in Mozambique
The new data centre is not only a testament to Raxio’s dedication to advancing digital infrastructure in Africa but also a critical feature of Mozambique’s evolving digital backbone. With a 25% increase in the number of internet users in the country over the past year, the facility will support the growing demand for digital tools and services across industries.
Manuel Tule, Governor of Maputo Province, inaugurated the data center and congratulated Raxio on this milestone, highlighting the importance of investments in digital infrastructure for the entire country.
Manuel Tule, Governor of Maputo Province
Onorio Manuel, General Director of MozParks, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Opening of Raxio’s Data centre in Beluluane Industrial Park is a significant milestone for Mozambique. This facility will not only boost the local digital economy but also create numerous opportunities for young professionals in Mozambique. We look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our community,” said Manuel, thanking Raxio for choosing Beluluane Industrial Park for this investment and highlighting MozParks’ commitment in supporting Raxio and other companies in the park. He continued by inviting other investors to follow Raxio’s example in joining the Beluluane Industrial Park, which at the moment has 400ha of land to accommodate further projects.
MozParks’ Legacy
As Mozambique’s sole operator of Sustainable Economic Zones, MozParks has leveraged the eco-industrial model to promote collective spaces where tenants share resources to increase profitability, local production, and environmental care. The company offers a business-friendly climate with administrative support for licensing and compliance, quality infrastructure, 80 MW of power, and tax incentives, making Mozambique accessible for investment.
“The establishment of Raxio Data Centre in our industrial park underscores the strategic importance of MozParks in attracting major international companies. It reflects our commitment to providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive and participate in the economic development of Mozambique. We are excited to see such significant investments in our parks, which will undoubtedly contribute to the overall growth and modernization of Mozambican economy.” Manuel added.
About MozParks
MozParks is a developer and operator of Sustainable Economic Zones, established as a public-private partnership between the Mozambican Government Agency for Investment and Export Promotion (APIEX) and Swiss-Mozambican investors. As the only industrial park operator in Mozambique, MozParks manages parks in Beluluane and Nampula, with plans for expansion into Cabo Delgado province. To date, MozParks has attracted over 50 companies from 18 countries, securing over USD 3 billion in investments at the Beluluane park in Maputo province.
