The CFO Forum Mozambique officially launched its 2025/2026 Agenda during an event held at the Montebelo Girassol Hotel in Maputo. The session was led by the Forum’s Executive Director, Huruda de Castro Malungane, and featured remarks from Devan Manmoandas, Chief Financial Officer of Moza Banco, Samuel Efosa-Auston, President of Tech 4 U Africa (Nigeria), and Neuza Pinto, Managing Director of Kitadi Finanças (Angola).
In her address, Huruda Malungane stated: “Our mission is to build a strong community of financial leaders who, together, can transform the financial sector in Mozambique by promoting sustainable and innovative practices.”
The 2025/2026 Agenda introduces the concept of CFO 4.0, representing the integration of data, environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, innovation, and culture as drivers of organisational transformation. Strategic priorities for the coming years include continuous capacity-building, digitalisation, financial literacy, and governance.
Among the main initiatives announced was the creation of the CFO Academy, a platform dedicated to training, developing, and connecting finance leaders, aspiring professionals and academics. The goal is to enhance strategic capabilities and prepare the next generation of financial professionals.
The event also marked the announcement of the CFO Master Series, an exclusive cycle of high-level executive gatherings and masterclasses focused on strategic leadership, financial innovation, and business transformation.
Another key highlight was the Sustainability Week, an annual event in the format of scientific and business development sessions. The initiative includes awards for sustainable startups and services, as well as performance enhancement for companies through executive mentorship involving the Forum’s ambassadors and mentees.
Also presented was the ECO Platform, an innovative and integrated tool aimed at fostering sustainability, efficiency and digital transformation in financial management. Introduced by Samuel Efosa-Auston, the platform offers analytical resources, smart dashboards, and collaborative features that support strategic decision-making based on real-time data and ESG metrics.
The event culminated with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Mozambique and Angola, formalising the expansion of the CFO Forum through a strategic partnership designed to promote joint growth and strengthen the financial markets in both countries. The agreement foresees the exchange of knowledge and experiences, as well as the creation of spaces to foster dialogue and collaboration among business leaders and other stakeholders.
According to Huruda, “The future of Mozambique depends on the decisions we make today. It is time to act, invest and innovate in order to build a sustainable and digitally inclusive country.”
The CFO Forum extends an open invitation to all stakeholders to join this movement and take an active role in the transformation of the continent’s economic landscape.
