Dear readers,

We hereby notify you that this 272nd newsletter is the last AVRIL Consulting will publish. After March 30, AVRIL Consulting will not continue with coverage of the CTA’s events.It has been a great pleasure to work with the CTA over the past six years to strengthen relations between the private sector and the public sector and thus contribute to a better business environment in Mozambique. We would like to thank all of the staff of the CTA for this successful partnership and for the opportunity that to work together.We also want to end with a heartfelt thanks to you, dear readers, for your interest in public-private dialogue over the past few years.

The team of Avril Consulting.

Government reviewing quality policies for better development of SMEsThe Mozambican government is reviewing its quality and industrial policies and strategy for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in order to adapt them to the country’s current needs and challenges, so as to bring about a national industry that puts quality products both on the domestic and international markets.This review, provided for in the government's 2015-2019 five-year program, also aims to perfect the country’s standardisation and product quality certification system, as well as contribute to the development and competitiveness of the domestic industry. According to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Carla Soto, the review of these instruments "is part of the government’s efforts to create conditions so that our country has a quality infrastructure that meets international requirements”.Soto spoke on March 24 in the city of Maputo in a seminar commemorating the 23 years of the National Institute for Standards and Quality (INNOQ). Concerning the INNOQ, the permanent secretary said that the government is investing to give this entity the equipment and personnel it needs so that it can effectively play its role, which is to implement the national quality policy through the implementation of standardization, metrology, certification and quality management activities.

SUMMARY

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT- Government reviewing quality policies

for better development of SMEs.

- MITESS launches electronic system for the nominal relation sheet.

EVENTS- Private sector gala dinner to take place

on April 29.

- Official visit of Filipe Jacinto Nyusi to Germany.

- 49th edition of the International Fair of Algiers.

BCI- BCI supports newly qualified doctors.

OPPORTUNITY- G e n e r a l p ro c u re m e n t n o t i c e :

Chimuara-Nacala power project.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS - Exchange rates and inflation rates. - Tax calendar.

 

Newsletter n°272 - 30.03.2016

Editora: AVRIL Consulting

Sede: Av. Patrice Lumumba, 927 - Bairro Central - Maputo Ι www.cta.org.mz

Email: ctanewsletter@cta.org.mz I Tel: + 258 21 32 10 02 I Fax: + 258 21 32 10 01

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MITESS launches electronic system for the nominal relation sheet

Private sector gala dinner to take place on April 29

Official visit of Filipe Jacinto Nyusi to Germany

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In turn, Alfredo Sitoe, the general director of the INNOQ, said that although it has made significant progress in the recent years, its institution still faces "huge challenges." One in particular has to do with "training employees so they can respond to the market demand of calibration and verification services of measuring instruments in a number of areas."The event was attended by the vice-president of the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA), Agostinho Vuma, who in his speech referred to the role played by the INNOQ in the certification and standardization of products’ quality. "The INNOQ allows our products and services to have certification and standardization from a

metrological point of view, thus ensuring higher quality and consumer confidence towards the services and goods sold by companies," Vuma concluded.It should be noted that as a result of the work it has done so far, the INNOQ currently assists 97 companies and 5 laboratories to make calibrations for measuring instruments and has already certified 13 companies in management systems and four products, as well as having 932 technical standards applicable to areas such as food, fuel and quality management, among others.

(Source: Fim de semana)

By Ministerial Decree 104/2015 of Nov. 27, the map of nominal relation (relação nominal) was updated, and later amended by Ministerial Decree 1/89 of Jan. 4. The update of the map of nominal relation in reference consisted mainly in its computerization, and will henceforth be completed and sent electronically.In this context, the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MITESS) informs all employers located in Maputo City

that on March 1 it launched the electronic system of the map of nominal relation (e-FRN) in its pilot phase. It also informs that the authentication of each company will always be made through the NUIT and the unique and non-transferable password defined in the company register, on the home page, where companies should sign up to create, view and edit the sheet of its nominal relation. The user guide of the nominal list sheet is available HERE.

The CTA informs that Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the President of the Republic of Mozambique, will make an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany on April 18-20, where he will participate in economic and business forums.The planned business meetings will focus on the energy, infrastructure, communications and logistics sectors.

In this context, the CTA invites interested parties to join the business delegation of this state visit by making an application through the following contacts by April 6, 2016.Jacira Couto: jcouto@cta.org.mz Lucas Judas: ljudas@cta.org.mz Tel: +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

The CTA states that on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, a private sector gala dinner will be held on April 29 in Maputo.

This event will be attended by the head of state, President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi.

49th edition of the International Fair of Algiers

BCI supports newly qualified doctors

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The CTA has announced that the Algerian Society of Fairs and Exhibitions (SAFEX) is organizing the 49th edition of the International Fair of Algiers to take place from May 28-June 2 at Algiers’ Palace of Exhibitions.The International Fair of Algiers is considered the most important economic event in the region. It is an essential platform in the national economy and an annual meeting of the first importance for the international

business community that is interested in the Algerian market and offers investment opportunities and mutually beneficial business.In this context, the CTA invites interested parties to complete their registration by April 16 via the website www.safex.dz or the following contact:Nadia KhelifiEmail: Fia2016@safex.dz

Six newly qualified doctors from the University Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) left in March to go to Portugal, where they will complete an internship at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon under the existing exchange between the two institutions of higher education.The newly qualified doctors are Cecília Rodrigues Mulieca, Gércio Walter Da Silva Vilanculo, Isabel Remane Abdul, Lorena Denise Mougueret Gonzaga, Mendes Afonso Chongo and Percílio da Floca Manjate, who, with the support of the Banco Comercial e de Investimentos (BCI), will spend roughly a month in this prestigious Portuguese university, to complete an internship focused on HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis, including diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. On the eve of their departure, the beneficiaries spoke of the internship and the prospects that it opens. To contextualize, Cecília Mulieca indicated that "during training, the Faculty of Medicine of UEM has introduced updates in the course of HIV, tuberculosis and hepatitis. In one of the sessions given by Professor Francisco Antunes from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, we were given this opportunity to go on this inter-university exchange".

Gércio Vilanculos said that "the Mozambican context is different from Europe, so we would like to better understand the approach to work with patients there, which can help us in our clinical practice here". For Percílio Manjate, "in our country there are various infectious diseases and problems allied to the health network, as well as limitations in terms of human resources and material. In other parts of the world, it takes a little time to diagnose the types of pathologies that we will study in Lisbon. Our expectation is to collect these experiences and explore the possibility to apply them here, adapting them to our context".The six doctors were unanimous in affirming that this internship will came at a good time when they are still waiting for their first medical placement and it is an opportunity to further enhance their medical knowledge. "So, we would like to thank the BCI for this support, and repeat that we will be very useful at personal and professional level," finished Isabel Abdul.

General procurement notice: Chimuara-Nacala power project

Economic indicators

Exchange rates - BCI 30.03.2016 Inflation rates

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Currency Buy Sell

EUR 51,98 53,03

USD 46,00 46,92

ZAR 3,03 3,09

Month Rate

February 2,24

January 2,48

December 4,76

The Government of Mozambique has received USD 200 million in financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) towards the cost of the Chimuara-Nacal power transmission project and has said that it intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payments for goods, works, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project. The components to be financed by the IDB in this project will include the following: - Goods and works: construction of about 340km 400kV single circuit transmission line and construction of two new 400kV substations, among others. - Consulting services: a consultant will be involved in all matters pertaining to the project execution including site surveys, resettlement action plan activities (RAP), and so on.Specific procurement notices for contracts to be bid under the IDB’s International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures and

for contracts for consultancy services will be announced as they become available at the IDB website and the journal Noticias, Electricidade de Moçambique’s (EDM)’s website, among other places. The request for expressions of interest for consultants will be issued on May 30, 2016.

Electricidade de Moçambique E.P.Direcção de electrificação e projectosAv. Filipe Samuel Magaia, 368, 1° andarCaixa Postal 2532MaputoTel: +258 21 35 36 04Fax: +258 21 32 20 74Email: heber.janeiro@edm.co.mz Website: www.edm.co.mz

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Tax Calendar - March 2016

Until end of MarchPayment of the VAT of the previous month, by taxpayers of the normal system Art. 32-1 of the VAT Code approved by Law 32/2007, of December 31.

Until end of March Payment of the Vehicle Tax, Art.1-8 of the ISV approved by Decree No 19/02, of July 23.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the annual income statement from the previous year - Model 10 and Annex (for taxpayers of the 1st Category) , Art.13-1-a of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the withholding statement communication, Art 44-1-c of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16 - Model 20H.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the withholding statement communication of non- residents - Art.44.6 of CIRPS Regulation, approved by Decree No. 8/2008 of April 16 - Model 20I.

Until end of AprilDelivery of the annual income statement from the previous year - Model 10 and Annex (for taxpayers who have earned income from other categories) - Art 13-1-b of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No.8/ 2008 of April 16.

Until end of AprilFinal payment of the IRPS on the previous year income, Art.21-a of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of 16 April.

Until end of MaySubmission of the annual income statement from the previous year by taxpayers - Art 39-1 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree No. 9 / 2008 of April 16 - Models 22 and 22A.

Until end of MayFinal payment of the IRPC on the previous year income - Art 27-1 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree No. 9 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of MayFinal payment of the IRPS on the previous year income - Art 21-b of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of June Submission of annual of accounting and tax statement from the previous year by IRPS and IRPC taxpayers Model 20 and Annexes, Art 40-3 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree 9 / 2008 of April 16.

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