CM Lifts Suspension Against África Indústria, Lda Following Regularization

Maputo, October 21, 2026 – The Mozambique Cereals Institute (ICM, IP) announced today the lifting of the suspension of import operations by the company África Indústria, Lda. The decision comes after the regularization of irregularities that had been identified in the import process of the aforementioned company.

According to the press release issued by the General Directorate of ICM, África Indústria, Lda is once again authorized to import rice. To do so, the company must submit the respective import requests to ICM, IP, strictly complying with the legally established procedures.

On the other hand, the situation of Companhia Industrial da Matola, SA (CIM, SA) remains unchanged. ICM, IP confirmed that the previously announced suspension for CIM, SA remains in effect until the situations that gave rise to the measure are resolved, in accordance with applicable legislation.

In the same statement, ICM, IP reaffirms its commitment to legality, transparency of procedures, and the organization of the national market. The institution reiterates that the import of rice and wheat must comply with the import mechanism established by the applicable regulatory framework, namely Ministerial Decree No. 132/2025, of December 31, and Ministerial Decree No. 31/2026, of April 24.

The decision was made public through a statement signed by the General Directorate of ICM, IP, dated October 21, 2026, in Maputo.