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Deal #1579 Version #54331
Mozambique
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2020-03-10
Last full update
2024-04-18
Land area
Intended size
22 418 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
- [2007] 7418.0 ha
- [2008, current] 22418.0 ha
Comment on land area
7418ha originally in Safala, additional 15,000ha in Gaza granted in 2008
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [current] Biomass for biofuels, Food crops, Renewable energy unspecified
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [1998, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
In 1996, Tongaat Hulett assumed management responsibility for Mafambisse and in 1998 acquired a 75% stake from the Government of Mozambique. This has been increased to 85% in 2008.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- [1998, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Old colonial / state-owned operation. "The Mozambican government's Institute for the Management of State Holdings (IGEPE) is negotiating with various partners to obtain finance to prevent the paralysis of two of the country's sugar mills".