For Mozambique, the final whistle against Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 did more than end a tournament run. It marked the close of a chapter written over two decades by players who carried the weight of a nation’s hopes on their shoulders. At the centre of those farewells stood Elias Gaspar Pelembe – Dominguez – a name inseparable from the story of the Mambas. After 22 years in the national team, Dominguez finally said goodbye. There was…

At least 37 people lost their lives in road accidents, drownings and boat sinkings recorded during the festive season in Mozambique, authorities have announced to local media. Mozambique Police authorities (PRM) indicated that road traffic accidents alone accounted for 23 deaths, as well as 19 people seriously injured, and 22 with minor injuries. “Unfortunately, from these road accidents we recorded a total of 23 fatalities, 19 serious injuries and 22 minor injuries,” the police spox Leonel Muchina said while presenting…

Mozambique have written a new chapter in their football history by securing a historic place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) — remarkably, before even playing their final group match. The Mambas’ qualification was confirmed thanks to results elsewhere, most notably Angola’s 0–0 draw with Egypt in the final round of Group B. That stalemate effectively dashed Angola’s hopes of automatic progression and, in turn, opened the door for Mozambique to advance at least…

Mozambique etched their name into African football history on Tuesday night by claiming their first-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), edging Gabon 3–2 in a pulsating encounter that will be remembered for years to come. After 17 matches in the competition without tasting victory, the breakthrough finally arrived – but not without considerable suffering. Mozambique showed resilience, courage and attacking intent in a match that swung back and forth, keeping supporters on the edge of their seats…

As torrential rains swept across central Mozambique, turning rivers into raging torrents, a young couple found themselves fighting for survival atop a solitary rock in the middle of the Vanduzi River. For more than 24 hours, they clung to hope and to each other, surrounded by fast-moving floodwaters in Gorongosa district, Sofala province. The ordeal began on Tuesday, when the couple attempted to cross the Vanduzi, a river swollen well beyond its banks after days of relentless rainfall. Within moments,…

Mozambique once again found history just out of reach, as their Africa Cup of Nations dream began with a narrow but gallant defeat on Wednesday to defending champions Côte d’Ivoire. In Marrakech, on a night that promised little mercy for the underdogs, the Mambas showed resilience, organisation and belief — yet still left the pitch empty-handed. The holders, crowned on home soil in February last year, made the perfect start to their title defence thanks to a moment of calm…

As Mozambique prepare to embark on another Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, national team coach Chiquinho Conde and captain Dominguez are in rare but firm agreement: winning the opening match is absolutely crucial. Speaking on Tuesday morning at a press conference to launch Mozambique’s first Group match at the Morocco-hosted AFCON, both men stressed that a positive start could be decisive in shaping the Mambas’ journey in the tournament. In competitions such as AFCON, where the group stage consists…

Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, has declared that the state of the nation is one of renewed confidence, driven by recent efforts to stabilise the economy, guarantee public sector salaries and restore investor trust, as the country sets its sights on sustainable and inclusive development. Chapo was speaking on Thursday, 18 December, during his Annual State of the Nation Address to the Assembly of the Republic, delivered in a solemn parliamentary session reviewing Mozambique’s overall political, economic and social situation. A…

Mozambique’s Civil Aviation Institute (IACM) has granted a licence to operate domestic air transport to the private airline Solenta/Fastjet, marking a new step in the liberalisation of the country’s aviation sector. Speaking at the licence handover in Maputo, IACM board chairman Emanuel Chaves said the airline had successfully completed all stages of the certification process and met every regulatory requirement to operate in both the domestic and regional markets. He explained that the process had been delayed by the need…

Maputo, 17 December 2025 — Hollard Seguros Moçambique has reported a robust financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2025, consolidating its position as one of the country’s leading insurance providers, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. The insurer said the year’s results were bolstered by the acquisition of Global Alliance Seguros, SA, a move that underlined Hollard’s long-term growth strategy in the Mozambican insurance market. The integration of Global Alliance expanded the group’s market footprint, operational capacity and customer…