The Mozambican government intends to strengthen the formalisation and supervision of business conducted over the internet, developing mechanisms to monitor economic activity carried out through digital platforms.

The intention was announced on Tuesday (20) in Maputo by Council of Ministers spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa, when questioned about the expansion of online credit-granting platforms and other digital services.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 30th ordinary session of the cabinet, Impissa framed the initiative within the application of existing legislation on electronic transactions and digital commerce, arguing that operators must comply with national regulations and contribute to the country’s economy.

According to the spokesperson, the Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency (ATDI) is expected to play a role in monitoring these activities, in a gradual process that will involve multiple public institutions.

Impissa cited radio and television channels and blogs that conduct commercial activities and generate revenue as examples of the types of operations in scope. “These are people who must contribute to the country in some way,” he said, as quoted by Lusa.

The spokesperson also pointed to the need for coordination between the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, the National Social Communication Council, and other entities to define how the measures will be applied. His remarks did not specify the oversight mechanisms to be used, nor did they set out a timeline for implementation.

Regulatory Context

The announcement comes as authorities move to strengthen the institutional and regulatory framework governing the sector. Established in March 2026, ATDI’s mandate is to coordinate the digital transformation of the state and promote the integration of public platforms.

The registration and licensing of intermediary providers of electronic services and digital platform operators falls under the remit of the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC), which serves as the ICT regulatory authority.

This regime was revised by Decree No. 44/2025 of 28 November, which amended the regulation approved in 2023. The decree clarified the scope of application, adjusted applicable fees, and tightened the sanctions framework, while also providing for coordination with sectoral authorities where overlapping regulatory competencies exist.

According to INTIC, the framework includes requirements for the local representation of international platforms that fall within its scope. The revised regulation entered into force 30 days after its publication, in December 2025.