Mozambique
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Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTMozambique Will Not Abandon Coal Mining
[AIM] The Mozambican government has ruled out abandoning the mining of coal as part of the energy transition advocated by the United Nations in order to meet the target of reducing carbon emissions by 2030.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:14 GMTZambezia Grapples With Cholera Outbreak
[AIM] At least 26 people have been admitted to Mopeia district hospital, in the central province of Zambezia, following an outbreak of cholera which began in March.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:14 GMTNational Health Institute Launches Drone Project
[AIM] Mozambique's National Health Institute (INS) on 22 April launched the second phase of a study on the use of drones to transport medical samples and equipment to and from remote areas.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:14 GMTAgreement With Millennium Challenge Corporation Signed
[AIM] The Mozambican government and the US Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on 20 April in Washington signed a revised agreement on the Compact Development Fund (CDF).
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:14 GMTBritish Company to Support Transport Infrastructure Development
[AIM] The British company Mott MacDonald has announced that it will be supporting the Mozambican government's efforts to improve the country's road network and other infrastructure.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:14 GMTUSAID Launches Programmes for Gaza Farmers
[AIM] The US Government on 19 April announced the launch, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), of two programmes to improve Mozambican farmers' ability to respond to and recover from climate shocks and stresses.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:14 GMTPresident Nyusi and President Chakwera Inaugurate Electricity Interconnection
[AIM] President Filipe Nyusi on 21 April announced that laying the first stone for the regional electricity interconnection between Mozambique and Malawi is a historic landmark which will result in the two countries becoming key actors in the energy ...
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTVale Sells Coal Assets to Vulcan Resources
[AIM] The Brazilian mining giant Vale on 25 April concluded the sale of its Mozambican coal production assets (the Moatize coal mine and the Nacala Logistical Corridor) to Vulcan Resources.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTBotswana Exporting Coal Through Maputo
[AIM] Maputo port is now among the routes for the export of coal from Botswana, following the arrival on 26 April of the first train, drawing 40 wagons, loaded with 2,000 tonnes of coal.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTRessano Dry Port Will Remove 7,500 Trucks From En4 Toll Road
[AIM] The new customs terminal at Ressano Garcia, on Mozambique's busiest border with South Africa, will remove about 7,500 heavy goods vehicles every month from the flow of traffic along the EN4 toll road connecting the two countries, improving road...
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTSyrah Resources Increases Graphite Production At Balama
[AIM] The Australian mining company Syrah Resources on 27 April announced that in the first quarter of 2022 it increased both the production and sales of graphite from its mine in Balama district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTUganda to Support Fight Against Terrorism
[AIM] Uganda has expressed its willingness to support Mozambique in fighting terrorism in the northern province of Cabo Delgado where, since October 2017, islamist terrorists have murdered nearly 3,000 civilians and displaced over 800,000.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:13 GMTPanjane Linked to Electricity Grid
[AIM] The Panjane administrative post in Magude district, Maputo province, was linked to the national electricity grid on 27 April, as part of the government's efforts to electrify all administrative posts by 2024.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:12 GMTFews Net Warns of Worsening Food Insecurity
[AIM] The US-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has warned that acute food insecurity exists across Mozambique driven by the impact of multiple natural disasters and the conflict in Cabo Delgado.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:12 GMTPresident Nyusi Launches Agricultural Marketing Campaign
[AIM] President Filipe Nyusi on 20 April launched the 2022/2023 agricultural marketing campaign in the district of Marracuene, 30 kilometres north of Maputo.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:12 GMTWFP Cuts Food Rations Due to Funding Shortfall
[AIM] The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has cut its life-saving food assistance to over 900,000 people in northern Mozambique due to a lack of funds. As a result, only half rations will be provided until further funding is confirmed.
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:12 GMTHealth Ministrer Warns of Covid-19 Fifth Wave
[AIM] Health Minister Armindo Tiago has warned of the possibility that a fifth wave of Covid-19 may hit the country, with the main concern being the current increase in Covid-19 cases in South Africa. Tiago pointed out this could be reflected in Moza...
Thu, 05 May 2022 09:46:12 GMTMuslim Leaders Reject Terrorism
[AIM] The Muslim community in Mozambique on 2 May celebrated the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with appeals to peace and harmony, particularly in the northern province of Cabo Delgado which has been ravaged by terrorist attacks perpetrated by j...
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:54:05 GMTCovid-19 - Only One Patient Still Hospitalised
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Sunday reported that there is only one person still undergoing medical treatment for the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:54:02 GMTUnions Accuse Employers of Hindering Dialogue
[AIM] Maputo -- The largest Mozambican trade union federation, the OTM (Mozambican Workers' Organisation) on Sunday accused the country's employers of showing little interest in "social dialogue", which makes it difficult to seek disputes for labour ...
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:39:08 GMTMozambican Govt Will Not Abandon Coal Mining
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has ruled out the possibility of abandoning the mining of coal as part of the energy transition advocated by the United Nations in order to meet the target for reducing carbon emissions by 2030.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:43:07 GMTChinese Businessmen to Set Up Plant for Ceramic Products
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has received investment guarantees from Chinese businessmen who have promised to set up a plant to manufacture ceramic products, in the district of Manhica, in Maputo province, according to a report i...
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:41:19 GMTElectoral Body Does Not Have Enough Money for Local Elections
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE) on Thursday announced that it does not yet have enough money to organise the municipal elections scheduled for October 2023.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:39:51 GMTCovid-19 - Four New Cases, Three Recoveries and No Deaths
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Thursday reported four new cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:34:31 GMTCorruption Cost State 300 Million Meticais Last Year
[AIM] Maputo -- Corruption cost the Mozambican state about 300 million meticais (4.7 million US dollars, at the current exchange rate), according to Attorney-General Beatriz Buchili.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:34:31 GMTCovid-19 - Eight New Cases, No Deaths and Four Recoveries
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Wednesday reported eight new cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:34:31 GMTElectricity Comes to Panjane
[AIM] Maputo -- Panjane (Mozambique), 28 Apr (AIM) - The Panjane administrative post in Magude district, Maputo province, became linked to the Mozambican national electricity grid on Wednesday, as part of the government's efforts to electrify all adm...
Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:34:27 GMTUganda Ready to Support the Fight Against Terrorism
[AIM] Maputo -- Uganda has expressed its will to support Mozambique in fighting terrorism in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, where, since October 2017, islamist terrorists have murdered nearly 3,000 civilians and displaced over 800,000, Radio ...
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:12:25 GMTReturning the Favour - Uganda to Start Wealth Creation Project for Mozambican Veterans
[Nile Post] Uganda is set to start a wealth creation project for Mozambican veterans as one of the ways of the East African country is paying back for the support received during the liberation struggle.