The Pemba Municipal Council and the Mozambique LNG Foundation signed, on June 27 2025, a memorandum of understanding to install 100 solar-powered street lighting poles, as a response to the increase in nighttime crime and the damage caused by cyclone Chido to the city’s electricity system.

During the ceremony, the President of the Municipal Council, Satar Abdulgani, highlighted that public lighting will be essential to improve the safety, mobility and circulation of citizens, especially students and women who travel at night.

The project, funded by the Mozambique LNG Foundation, prioritizes critical areas of the city already identified by the municipality. For the Foundation’s director, Narjess Saidane, this partnership reflects the organization’s commitment to Pemba’s urban and human development:

“We are very happy to contribute to a priority issue for the city of Pemba. These 100 solar lamps will improve safety and mobility in areas chosen by the municipality itself.”

The agreement represents an important step in addressing the city’s energy and security crisis, highlighting the growing role of public-private partnerships in addressing urban challenges in Mozambique.