Mozambique’s Economic Recovery Too Weak to Improve Living Standards, Central Bank Governor Warns

Growth of just 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026 falls short of the country’s potential, while rising public debt, inflationary pressures and limited access to credit continue to constrain economic activity.

The Governor of the Bank of Mozambique, Felisberto Navalha, has warned that the country’s economic recovery remains too weak to bring significant improvements to the living standards of its more than 34 million citizens, despite signs of stabilisation in some areas of the economy.

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has on Wednesday called up six uncapped players to reinforce his 37-man squad after injuries ruled Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth, Andre Esterhuizen and Handre Pollard out of contention for South Africa’s demanding November Test campaign.

The world champions face crucial Nations Championship clashes against Italy, France and Ireland, with Erasmus banking on emerging talent and experienced campaigners to maintain South Africa’s momentum in the competition.

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Suliman Carrim, who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport shortly before boarding an international flight, has been granted R100,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court.

Lumka Mahanjana, NPA regional spokesperson for the Gauteng Division in Pretoria in Wednesday said Carrim is facing a charge of contravening Section 6(1) of the Commissions Act 8 of 1947 after allegedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry despite being warned to attend proceedings on August 14, 2026.

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Vatsonga Machangani Civil Movement president Vuxaka “St Paul Hagiazo” Mavasa has ruled out transforming the organisation into a political party, insisting that its primary objective is to unite the Vatsonga Machangani community and advocate for its interests beyond party-political divisions.

Mavasa made the remarks on Tuesday outside Malamulele Magistrate’s Court, where he was attending proceedings in the high-profile murder case involving slain Limpopo comedian Ndivhuwo Khaidzianii, popularly known on social media as Skeem Mafenya.

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Experts warn that political change alone will not fix struggling municipalities, as water losses climb to 47% and municipal debt to water boards reaches R28 billion, placing infrastructure, investment and service delivery under pressure.

South Africa’s municipal governance crisis has come under the spotlight ahead of the 2026 local government elections, with government, business and civil society representatives warning that the next political leadership must do more than promise change.

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A dashcam video capturing an attempted robbery of an e-hailing driver in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, has sparked outrage on social media, with South Africans calling on police to arrest the suspects.

The footage, which has gone viral on Facebook and X, allegedly shows a woman identified on social media as Angelique Yaya Munique and two men attempting to rob the driver on Tuesday, October 27, at around 10 am.

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Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have sent a clear warning to each other ahead of Saturday’s eagerly anticipated Soweto Derby after both giants recorded convincing victories in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a blockbuster Betway Premiership encounter at FNB Stadium.

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Former presidential adviser and ANC national executive committee member Dr Bejani Chauke has remained silent after the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry reportedly gave him 10 days to explain his WhatsApp conversations with the late taxi boss Jotham Mswazi Msibi.

African Times contacted Chauke on Wednesday to obtain his response to the notice and give him an opportunity to explain his side of the story as part of the publication’s commitment to fair, factual and balanced reporting.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 510 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to KwaZulu-Natal to support police operations amid protests against illegal immigration that have taken place in parts of the province, including Durban.

The deployment, which will cost the government more than R34 million, is intended to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order amid concerns about violent incidents linked to misinformation surrounding a Constitutional Court judgment on the Refugees Act.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a report from a panel investigating the circumstances surrounding the controversial naval Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace 2026, which proceeded despite his instruction that Iran’s navy should no longer participate.

The President instituted the probe in February 2026 following questions about the failure to heed his instruction that the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must withdraw from the Chinese-led exercise, which took place in South African waters.

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