The Government of Mozambique intends to strengthen the formalization and supervision of commercial activities conducted via the Internet, providing mechanisms for monitoring and controlling economic activity on digital platforms.
This intention was announced today in Maputo by the Prime Minister's spokesperson, Inosensio Impisso, during the 30th regular session of the body. He responded to questions regarding the growth of lending platforms and other types of economic activity in the virtual space.
According to the representative, this measure aligns with the implementation of the recently approved decree on electronic transactions and digital trade, as well as the introduction of new systems for monitoring online activities.
Impisso stated that the new legislative act will ensure the 'compliance of these activities,' the 'formalization of these activities,' and define their participation 'in the process of collective construction of Mozambique.'
According to Impisso, structures such as the Digital Transformation Agency will be responsible for observing operators who conduct economic activities through digital platforms.
The representative emphasized that the growth of economic activity on the Internet requires control measures from the authorities to integrate this activity into the legal framework and official state supervision mechanisms.
He noted that there are various channels, including radio, television, and blogs, where people engage in trade and earn money, and they must contribute to the country in some way.
Impisso added that the implementation process will be gradual and will require the involvement of various state institutions. The representative reported that the work should cover institutions related to communications and the digital sector, advocating for frameworks that allow the development of these activities to coincide with state supervision mechanisms.
He also mentioned that the Ministry of Communications will likely cooperate with the National Council for Social Communications and other relevant bodies to determine the best way to implement this in a favorable environment.
This initiative emerged after the Government approved a series of documents on digital transformation and the regulation of electronic platforms in recent months. These include the creation of the Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency (ATDI) and the revision of licensing rules for digital platform operators.
In March of last year, the Council of Ministers established the Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency, which is responsible for coordinating the state's digital transformation and integrating digital platforms.
In November 2025, the revised regulation on the registration and licensing of digital platform operators and electronic service providers came into force to improve sector control, enhance operator accountability, and mandate that international platforms have a presence in the country.