Mozambique
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:56:22 GMTU.S. Donates U.S.$41 Million Dollars in Emergency Aid
[AIM] Maputo -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received from the United States government 41 million US dollars to cover emergency humanitarian aid in Mozambique, particularly in the north, where it is assisting over 900,000 people...
Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:49:23 GMTNo More Blackouts? - Energy Minister Seals Zambia and Mozambique Power Import Deals
[New Zimbabwe] Energy and Power Development Minister, Soda Zhemu has announced Zimbabwe has sealed a new power import deal with Zambia while it has retained others with Mozambique and South Africa.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:53:23 GMTOver 7.5 Million Children Will Be Vaccinated Against Polio
[AIM] Maputo -- The fourth round of the polio vaccination campaign against polio in Mozambique, which starts on Thursday and closes on Sunday, will cover over 7.5 million children, under five years of age.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:53:23 GMTCovid-19 - 19 New Cases and 92 Recoveries
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Tuesday reported a further 19 new cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease and 92 recoveries.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:53:23 GMTInsurance Company Refuses to Pay Compensation
[AIM] Maputo -- The publicly-owned Mozambican insurance company, Emose, is refusing to pay any compensation to the victims of one of the country's worst road accidents, on the grounds that the insurance policy of the bus involved in the accident had ...
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:53:22 GMTGovernment Relaxes Entry Visa Rules
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government on Tuesday announced new immigration rules, intended to attract more tourists and investors, which will be submitted for approval to the country's parliament, the Assembly of the Republic.
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:53:20 GMTGifim Tracks Over 600 Million Usd of Suspicious Transactions
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Financial Intelligence Office (GIFIM) received, in 2021, notification of 2,338 Suspicious Transactions, amounting to 42.6 billion meticais (about 666 million US dollars at the current exchange rate.)
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:16:58 GMT5,000 Trees to Be Planted in Maputo Province #AfricaClimateHope
[AIM] Maputo -- A total of 5,000 trees will be planted along the road that links the southern Mozambican beach resort of Macaneta to the town of Marracuene, in Maputo province.
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:50:23 GMTTwo Journalists Attacked By Police While Covering Officer's Funeral
[CPJ] New York -- Mozambican authorities must investigate and hold to account police officers who assaulted two broadcast reporters and ensure that journalists are able to report freely and without fear, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Mond...
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:27:02 GMTRisk of New Pandemics Before the End of Covid-19
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's National Health Institute (INS) has warned of the risk that new pandemics may appear before the Covid-19 respiratory disease has been brought fully under control.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:27:02 GMTOver 300 Displaced Families Receive Agricultural Inputs
[AIM] Maputo -- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has donated agricultural inputs for over 300 families resettled in Quissanga district due to the terrorist attacks that have been plaguing parts of the northern Mozambican pro...
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:27:02 GMTPM Calls for Increased Use of Renewable Energies
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane on Wednesday instructed the National Energy Fund (FUNAE) to continue implementing programmes and projects for the mass use of renewable energies.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:27:00 GMTNyusi Wants Humanism and Integrity in Assisting Vulnerable People
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has called for humanism and integrity in providing assistance to the most vulnerable people in society.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:25:18 GMTUnions Hit Snooze On a National Strike - Why It's a Bad Thing for Workers
[The Conversation Africa] The surge in food and fuel prices has led to calls for national shutdowns across southern Africa. In Mozambique, trade unions issued a statement denouncing the rising cost of living, inadequate public services, generalised c...
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:29:03 GMTNyusi Calls for Mass Access to Digital Communication
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has challenged the Ministry of Transport and Communications to ensure mass access to digital communication.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:29:03 GMTJudges and Investigators Trained in Asset Recovery
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Attorney-General's Office (PGR), through the Central Asset Recovery Office (GCRA) is working to recover stolen money and goods diverted illicitly from Mozambique to other countries.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:29:03 GMTTax Cuts As Part of Economic Stimulus Package
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Tuesday announced a dramatic cut in profit tax (IRPC) as one of a range of measures intended to stimulate the economy.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:29:00 GMTMozambique May Benefit From U.S. Package of Humanitarian Assistance
[AIM] Maputo -- The United States government has just announced a financial package of more than 127 million dollars for humanitarian assistance to Africa, including Mozambique.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:59:29 GMTGovt Says Oil Pipeline Construction On the Cards
[Nyasa Times] Government says plans are still on the cards to construct an oil pipeline from either Beira or Nacala in Mozambique to Blantyre.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:09:14 GMT"Positive Results" From Peace With Renamo
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi declared on Saturday that the positive results of the peace agreement which he signed three years go with Ossufo Momade, leader of the main opposition party, Renamo, "are evident, since its terms are ...
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:09:09 GMTCabo Delgado Health Units Reopening
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities are reopening most of the 34 health units wrecked by islamist terrorists in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, according to the director of the provincial health services, Anastacia Lidimba, cited...
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:38:18 GMTMore Than 600 Hostages of the Islamic State Freed but Attacks Continue
[Agenzia Fides] Maputo -- More than 600 hostages have been freed by the Rwandan military contingent together with their Mozambican counterparts and the forces of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the province of Cabo Delgado, in no...
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:19:36 GMTAfrica Climate Talks sets the tone for CCDA-X and outlines regional climate change challenges and opportunities as Africa goes to COP27
[UNECA] 29 July 2022, Maputo, Mozambique - The fourth edition of the intensive and engaging Africa Climate Talks (ACT!-4) closed yesterday in Maputo, Mozambique.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:32:29 GMTCabo Delgado - Rwanda, SADC Forces Rescue Over 600 Hostages
[New Times] Rwandan security forces alongside their Mozambican counterparts and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces have rescued over 600 hostages in Cabo Delgado.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:33:11 GMTThree Judges Charged With Corruption
[AIM] Maputo -- Seven months after he was thrown out of Mozambique's judicial magistracy, former judge Acacio Mitilage has been charged with corruption, reports Wednesday's issue of the independent newssheet "Carta de Mocambique".
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:33:10 GMTDefence Minister Condemns Fadm Critics
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Defence Minister Cristóvão Chume has condemned the behaviour of those citizens who try to devalue the commitment and bravery of the Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM) in the fight against the terrorism that has been plaguing ...
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:33:10 GMTDhlakama's Father Formally Recognised As Chief
[AIM] Maputo -- Macacho Marceta Dhlakama, the 91 year old father of Afonso Dhlakama, the late leader of Renamo, Mozambique's largest opposition party, was finally recognized, on Monday, by the Mozambican State as a traditional ruler, 50 years after h...
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:33:10 GMTCovid-19 - 22 New Cases and 78 Recoveries
[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican health authorities on Tuesday reported a further 22 new cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease, and 78 recoveries.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:33:08 GMTVoter Registration Starts On 20 February
[AIM] Maputo -- Voter registration for Mozambique's sixth municipal elections, scheduled for October next year, will start on 20 February, and last until 5 April.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:47:47 GMTFormer Mozambique President Chissano in 30-Member Observer Mission in Next Week's Election
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Ambassador Johnnie Carson have been named in a 30-member joint international election observation mission deploye...