# Corruption and integrity issues in Mozambique > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/corruption-and-integrity-issues-in-mozambique > Updated: 2026-08-31T03:39:45.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 5. Discussions regarding corruption in Mozambique have centered on both systemic cultural shifts and specific instances of financial misconduct. Former President Joaquim Chissano has advocated for a ‘culture of non-corruption’ through civic and ethical education to address the long-standing nature of the issue. Concurrently, commentators have argued that existing prison sentences fail to deter corrupt actors who continue to benefit from diverted funds, calling for the Assembly of the Republic to implement stricter legal sanctions to protect essential sectors like healthcare. Recent developments have highlighted practical failures in public sector integrity. The Ordem dos Advogados de Moçambique suspended six lawyers for 10 years following the misappropriation of 39 million meticais related to the insolvency proceedings of Cimentos da Beira. Additionally, public debate emerged following the alleged refusal of a 2 million metical bribe by former official Lino Calau. Legal enforcement has intensified against state employees, including the conviction of seven Tax Authority employees in Tete for misappropriating over 160 million meticais, and the detention of 11 officials in Maputo for allegedly collecting illegal commissions on contractor invoices. Systemic oversight by the Administrative Tribunal (TA) has also identified significant procurement issues. During the first half of 2026, the tribunal reviewed approximately 28,000 files, refusing visas or annotations for about 8,000 cases (26 percent). This oversight prevented irregular public expenditures totaling 1.2 billion meticais, a substantial increase from the 360 million meticais prevented during the same period in 2025. Counselor judge Arquimedes Joaquim Varrimelo noted irregularities including the absence of contractor guarantees, hiring companies for incompatible services, and the improper use of ‘urgent service convenience’ to bypass oversight via direct adjustment. ## Claims - The Administrative Tribunal spokesperson identified the primary reasons for refusing approval as flaws in file processing, lack of budget allocation, non-compliance with procurement rules, and misuse/ (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Administrative Tribunal prevented 1.2 billion meticais in irregular expenditures during the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The amount of 1.2 billion meticais is approximately 17.2 million US dollars. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Irregular expenditure prevented in the first half of 2025 was 360 million meticais. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The tribunal identified issues such as missing essential documents and failure to meet submission deadlines under urgent service claims. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Detected irregularities included business licenses that were incompatible with the subject matter of contracts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Irregularities included the excessive use of direct award procurement methods, particularly for maintenance contracts. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Section of Public Accounts conducted 55 audits in the first half of 2026, compared to 14 in the same period of 2025. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Mozambique Administrative Tribunal blocks 1.2 billion meticais in irregular spending Mozambique’s Administrative Tribunal prevented 1.2 billion meticais in irregular public spending during the first half of 2026 by rejecting 8,000 processes due to procurement and transparency violations. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-administrative-tribunal-blocks-12-billion-meticais-in-irregular-spending ### 2026-08-28: Mozambique Administrative Tribunal reports abuse in public procurement Mozambique's Administrative Tribunal reported that 26 percent of 28,000 reviewed public procurement files in early 2026 were rejected due to lack of transparency and abusive use of direct adjustment contracts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-administrative-tribunal-reports-abuse-in-public-procurement ### 2026-08-26: Mozambique officials convicted and detained in major corruption cases Mozambican officials have been convicted or detained for large-scale corruption, including the embezzlement of 160 million meticais by Tax Authority employees and extortion schemes within the Treasury. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-officials-convicted-and-detained-in-major-corruption-cases ### 2026-08-23: Mozambique corruption: Lawyers suspended over 39 million metical fraud Mozambique faces corruption scrutiny as six lawyers are suspended for 10 years over a 39 million metical fraud case involving Cimentos da Beira, alongside debates over official integrity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-corruption-lawyers-suspended-over-39-million-metical-fraud ### 2026-08-20: Mozambique leaders call for anti-corruption culture and stricter penalties Former President Joaquim Chissano and commentator Artimiza Magaia have called for systemic changes to combat corruption in Mozambique through civic education and stricter legal penalties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mozambique-leaders-call-for-anti-corruption-culture-and-stricter-penalties --- Cite as: Corruption and integrity issues in Mozambique. 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