Maria Benvinda Levy (born 24 March 1969) is a Mozambican jurist and politician who has been the 16th Prime Minister of Mozambique since her appointment by President Daniel Chapo in 2025. Prior to her tenure as prime minister she was Minister of Justice from 2008 to 2015,and a judge in Maputo.
Levy was director of the Legal and Judicial Training Centre,[2] the main place of training for jurists in Mozambique.[1] She was a judge on the city court of Maputo.[1] Levy was an advisor to President Filipe Nyusi.[3]
Levy promoted internal development in 2025,after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a suspension of the $400 million in aid the United States gives to Mozambique. She noted that the aid was not formally cancelled as there was a deadline of 85 days.[7] She stated that the loss of foreign aid from the United States would harm the health of the country as $250 million of the $400 million is dedicated to Mozambique's HIV/AIDS programme.[8]
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