As Mozambique stands on the precipice of an economic boom, Renamo is the proverbial political time bomb that could see new President Filipe Nyusi’s visions of prosperity, driven by an open and inclusive government, implode. Managing Renamo, and the potential myriad of threats and opportunities it presents, will be vital for both government and any stakeholders that need to navigate and operate in the Mozambican political and economic landscape in the short to medium term. Relationships and risk mitigation strategies will be vital, understating Renamo as it stands, and on an ongoing basis, will be a necessary competitive edge.