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1. Mozambique’s coastline is unrivaled in beauty and splendor according to many. With pristine white beaches, sparkling blue waters, lush tropical trees and plants, it’s an unexplored paradise on par with or better than Mauritius and the Seychelles—and much easier to reach with resort ocean front luxury for a fraction of the cost.

2.  Mozambique is frequently seen as a “tenth” province of South Africa due to the two countries’ close proximity, economic, tourism and trade ties which means you will enjoy peace of mind owning your tropical home in  San Martinho Beach Club. Reuters Africa reported on 25/09/2007 that "Mozambique and South Africa agreed to further relax controls and border crossings in a move expected to improve already close trade and tourism links between the two nations.”

3.  Mozambique is politically stable as it is a multi-party democracy with elections held every 5 years. Mozambique was named a “Top 10 Reformer” in the Doing Business 2008 Study just issued by the World Bank and IFC (International Finance Corporation). Reformers made it simpler to start a business, strengthened property rights, enhanced investor protections, increased access to credit, eased tax burdens and expedited trade while reducing costs according to a September 26, 2007 press release by the World Bank and IFC.

Mozambique replaced their 1886 legislation with a new commercial code that introduces stricter corporate governance rules and strengthens the rights of minority shareholders. The new commercial code also modernizes the business registration process, cutting start up times for new firms by almost 3 months. Specialized judges for commercial cases were named to improve Court efficiency.

In March 2008 the Minister of Trade and Industry, Antonio Fernando unveiled a decree on "simplified licensing" which forms part of the "Strategy to Improve the Business Environment for the period 2008/2012". This decree, according to newspaper reports, has allowed for a wide range of commercial licences for small businesses to be issued in a single day, allowing applicants to start operating as soon as the license is issued with inspections being undertaken at a later stage.

4. Mozambique’s economy is one of the fastest growing in Sub-Sahara Africa having experienced 8.2% growth from 1998-2005 and 8.8% growth for the first half of 2007. Mozambique’s government projects 7% GDP growth in 2008 according to a Reuters Africa September 27, 2007 article. “Mozambique’s economy, booming due to a combination of increased foreign investment, debt relief and improved agricultural production grew 8.8% in the first half of 2007, putting in on track to hit the government’s 7% growth target.”

5. Mozambique’s infrastructure is undergoing massive improvements including Roads & Bridges, Ports, Airports, Telecommunications, Electrical Generation & Distribution and Water Systems. The highways into Mozambique from South Africa are excellent and World class and the highway from Maputo into Bilene and San Martinho are easy going and smooth allowing for a comfortable trip if traveling by automobiles.

The airstrip in Bilene is earmarked for upgrading although currently can accommodate the landing of planes up to and including the KingAir. Further improvements marked for Bilene is a customs clearance facility at its airstrip.

The developers of San Martinho Beach Club are refurbishing Bilene’s Clinic to ensure easy health-care access and they are providing the town with an upgraded water and sewerage system.

6. Foreign Governments and Corporate Businesses Worldwide believe in Mozambique as shown by the millions of U.S. Dollars they are both contributing in projects and businesses throughout the country. Announcements from September 2007 alone include the following:

  • US $93 million for Mozambique-Malawi power interconnection project by The International Development Association (IDA).  25/09/2007

  • US $15million for the Water Service and institutional support project by the IDA.  25/09/2007

  • US $5 million for capacity building of Mozambican Ministry of Energy by Norway.  25/09/2007

  • FNB enters the Mozambican market.  21/09/2007

  • US $15  million from World Bank for water sector in Mozambique. 20/09/2007

  • US $290 million for poverty relief efforts during the 2007-2010 period from Ireland. 25/09/2007

  • US $157 million in development assistance for health, food, security, rural incomes, incentives for trade and investment and good governance by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).   24/09/2007

  • US $435 million for 2008 budget support from Programme Aid Partners (PAP) made up of 19 members including Britain, The World Bank, The European Commission and Sweden as largest donors. 21/09/2007

  • US $15 million to support higher education in Mozambique.

  • US $6 million in general support from the Global Enironmental Facility (Wold Bank).  21/09/2007

  • US $100 million for the rehabilitation of roads in Mozambique from the World Bank.  14/09/2007  

7. Finally, most importantly……………….you’ll find the people in Mozambique to be warm, welcoming, friendly and hospitable making your visit a pleasure and your investment a delight.