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New labour law into effect
The Council of Ministers is reassessing the new labour law after identifying inaccuracies by the APAMO Human Resource Committee and CTA. Article 46 is part of the revision, but other articles need revision, particularly regarding employer obligations for disciplinary dismissed workers’ return journeys.
FIRST SESSION OF THE NATIONAL TRADE FACILITATION COMMITTEE -(CONFAC)
APAMO was invited to participate in CONFAC’s first technical session to coordinate Mozambique’s involvement in the Technical Committee of Sugar (TCS) on March 11-12, 2024. The National Director of External Trade emphasized the need to address scanning and electronic sealing charges for sugar in transit. The SADC Secretariat’s visit was postponed, and the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced a task force financed by the World Bank to expedite border processing between South Africa and Mozambique.
Amendments to the 1992 international sugar agreement
The International Sugar Agreement, in force since 1993, is being revised, with the Mozambican industry contributing to the process. The primary objective is to strengthen international cooperation on sugar, improve the world economy, and facilitate trade. APAMO, a member of the International Sugar Organization, has been invited to assess the proposed amendment and make comments.
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