The present edition aims at presenting the legal diplomas approved from July to September 2024 in Mozambique, accordance with its hierarchical organization and sector of incidence.

 

LAW

STATE ADMINISTRATION, TRADE AND ENERGY SECTOR

 

Law no. 16/2024 of September 3, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 172, Série I) - amends article 51(4) of Law no. 12/2022 of July 11, the Electricity Law.

Entry into force: September 3, 2024.

 

JUSTICE SECTOR

 

Law no. 17/2024 of September 3, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 172, Série I) - amends articles 15, 16, 17, 19, 43, 96, 108, 110, 116, 130, 131, 132, 137 and 144 of the Statute of Judicial Magistrates, approved by Law no. 7/2009 of March 11, as amended by Law no. 3/2011 of January 11 and Law no. 8/2018 of August 27.

Entry into force: September 3, 2024.

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DECREES

SOCIAL ACTION AND LABOR SECTOR

 

Decree no. 55/2024 of July 25, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 144, Series I) - amends article 14, paragraphs 4 and 6, and article 22, both of the Regulation of the Law establishing the Legal Regime of Compulsory Social Security for State Employees (LESSSOFE), approved by Decree no. 33/2023 of June 8.

Entry into force: July 25, 2024.

 

Decree no. 56/2024 of July 30, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 147, Series I) - amends articles 5, 27, 60, 73 and 110 of the Compulsory Social Security Regulations, approved by Decree no. 51/2017 of October 9.

Entry into force: July 30, 2024.

 

STATE ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SECTOR

 

Decree no. 66/2024 of August 27, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 167, Series I) - revises the regulation of the powers and duties of the National Institute of Health, redefined by Decree no. 57/2017 of November 2 and repeals Decree no. 57/2017 of November 2.

Entry into force: August 27, 2024.

 

TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION AND ENVIRONMENT SECTOR

 

Decree no. 71/2024 of September 5, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 174, Series I) - creates the Palma-Quirimbas Environmental Protection Area, located in Cabo Delgado Province, for the preservation and protection of marine, terrestrial and coastal species and their habitats.

Entry into force: September 5, 2024.

 

STATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENVIRONMENT SECTOR

 

Decree no. 51/2024 of July 17, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 138, Series I) - approves the Regulation on Environmental Inspection Activity and repeals Decree no. 11/2006 of June 15.

Entry into force: July 17, 2024.

 

TRADE AND CULTURE SECTOR

 

Decree no. 59/2024 of August 6, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 152, Series I) - approves the Regulation on the Licensing and Export of Works of Art and Handicrafts and repeals Decree no. 45/2018 of July 30.

Entry into force: September 6, 2024.

 

ENERGY AND MINING SECTOR

 

Decree no. 62/2024 of August 20, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 162, Series I) - approves the terms of the Oil Exploration and Production Concession Contract for the Angoche offshore area (A6-C).

 

ENVIRONMENT SECTOR

 

Decree No. 52/2024 of July 18, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 139, Series I) - approves the Regulations for Collaborative Management Partnerships (PGC) in Conservation Areas.

Entry into force: July 18, 2024.

 

HEALTH SECTOR

 

Decree No. 53/2024 of July 18, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 139, Series I) - approves the Regulation of the Human Health Research Law.

Entry into force: July 18, 2024.

 

RESOLUTIONS

SOCIAL ACTION SECTOR

 

Resolution no. 52/2024 of September 4, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 173, Series I) - Approves the Youth Policy Implementation Strategy 2024-2033.

Entry into force: September 4, 2024.

 

STATE AND TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION SECTOR

 

Resolution no. 31/2024 of July 10, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 133, Series I) - Approves the Urbanization Policy.

Entry into force: July 10, 2024.

 

DEFENSE AND SECURITY SECTOR

 

Resolution no. 37/2024 of July 16, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 137, Series I) - ratifies the Defense Cooperation Agreement in the Maritime Domain between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the Government of the French Republic, signed in Maputo on December 13, 2023.

 

Resolution no. 38/2024 of July 17, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 138, I Série) - ratifies the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic or Service Passports.

 

EDUCATION SECTOR

 

Resolution no. 39/2024 of July 23, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 142, Series I) - approves the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy and Implementation Strategy and repeals Resolution no. 23/2003 of July 22.

Entry into force: July 23, 2024.

 

FINANCE SECTOR

Resolution no. 43/2024 of July 26, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 145, I Série) - approves the Medium-Term Fiscal Scenario, 2025-2027 (CFMP 2025-2027).

Entry into force: July 26, 2024.

 

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TRANSPORT SECTOR

Resolution no. 56/2024 of September 26, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 188, Series I) - ratifies the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the Government of the Republic of Kenya for the Mutual Recognition and Exchange of Driving Licenses, signed in Maputo on August 10, 2023.

 

MINISTERIAL DIPLOMAS

STATE ADMINISTRATION AND CULTURE SECTOR

 

Ministerial Diploma no. 80/2024 of September 20, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 185, Series I) - approves the Regulation establishing the rules and procedures for Supporting and Financing Audiovisual and Cinematographic Activity.

Entry into force: September 20, 2024.

 

STATE ADMINISTRATION, JUSTICE AND TRADE SECTOR

 

Ministerial Diploma no. 71/2024 of August 19, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 161, Series I) - approves the table of costs for Labor Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration.

Entry into force: August 19, 2024.

 

WATER SECTOR

 

Ministerial Diploma no. 81/2024 of September 27, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 189, Series I) - approves the Dam Design Standards, Dam Construction Standards, Dam Operation Standards and Dam Inspection and Observation Standards.

Entry into force: September 27, 2024.

 

EDUCATION, ENERGY AND LABOR SECTOR

 

Ministerial Diploma no. 55/2024 of July 5, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 130, Series I) - approves the guidance mechanisms for obligations to contract goods and provide services, employment programs, training programs, association with nationals and right of preference, conduct adjustment.

Entry into force: July 5, 2024.

 

TRADE AND ENERGY SECTOR

 

Ministerial Diploma no. 70/2024 of August 13, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 157, Series I) - approves the marking and testing procedures for the control of adulteration and the mechanism for carrying out fuel marking.

Entry into force: August 13, 2024.

 

EDUCATION AND WORK SECTOR

 

Ministerial Diploma No. 55/2024 of July 5, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 130, Series I) - approves the guidance mechanisms for obligations to contract goods and provide services, employment programs, training programs, association with nationals and right of preference, conduct adjustment.

Entry into force: July 5, 2024.

 

NOTICES

FINANCE SECTOR

 

Notice no. 9/GBM/2024 of August 9, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 155, Series I) - revokes article 13 of Notice no. 1/GBM/2023, of April 26, which approved the Regulation on the Calculation and Constitution of Mandatory Reserves and revoked Notice no. 11/GBM/2021, of December 31.

Entry into force: August 9, 2024.

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Notice No. 10/GBM/2024 of August 30, 2024 (Official Gazette No. 170, Series I) - approves the guidelines on Preventing and Combating Money Laundering, Financing Terrorism and Financing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and revokes Notice No. 5/GBM/2022 of November 17.

Entry into force: August 30, 2024.

Notice No. 11/GBM/2024 of August 30, 2024 (Official Gazette no. 170, Series I) - establishes the minimum share capital of Mutual Guarantee Companies and Mutual Guarantee Fund Management Companies.