Maputo is in the grip of a deepening fuel crisis, with long queues, shuttered filling stations and rising public anxiety bringing the Mozambican capital to a near standstill. Across the city, vehicles line up for hundreds of metres outside the few stations still operating, while many others have remained closed for days. Armed police have been deployed at several forecourts to manage crowds and prevent clashes, as frustrated residents compete for limited supplies. Some people arrive not only with cars,…

At a time when the global economy is grappling with uncertainty, shifting alliances and uneven growth, a different narrative is steadily gaining ground — one that places Africa not at the margins, but at the centre of the world’s economic future. That vision came sharply into focus in Nairobi on Wednesday, where Daniel Chapo of Mozambique and William Ruto of Kenya used the Fourth Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 to deliver a coordinated message: Africa must move beyond potential…

The Presidents of Mozambique and Ukraine have underscored the growing importance of bilateral partnership and international cooperation following a high-level telephone conversation on Monday between Daniel Francisco Chapo and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The discussion, described by Mozambique’s presidency as constructive and forward-looking, focused on expanding ties across key sectors including agriculture, energy, trade and technical and vocational training. Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to advancing practical mechanisms that can translate diplomatic goodwill into tangible economic and developmental outcomes. Analysts note…

Over four packed days in Brussels, Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, delivered a clear and ambitious message to European leaders and investors: the country is ready to reposition itself as a competitive destination for both technological innovation and energy investment. The visit, held at the heart of the European Union, blended diplomacy with economic strategy, showcasing Mozambique as a nation seeking to convert its vast natural resources and youthful population into drivers of modern growth. A digital shift: from infrastructure to…

South32 confirms Mozal Aluminium (Mozal) was placed on care and maintenance on 15 March 2026. South32 Chief Executive Officer, Graham Kerr, said: “Over the past six years we have engaged extensively with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, Eskom and other key stakeholders but were unable to secure sufficient and affordable power supply for Mozal beyond March 2026. “While this is not the outcome we wanted, we are proud of the history and significant contribution Mozal has made to…

The Governor of the Bank of Mozambique, Rogério Zandamela, on Monday launched Mozambique’s new Instant Payment System, known as METIX, during a ceremony held at the bank’s Cultural Centre in the city of Matola. Speaking at the event, Zandamela said the introduction of METIX forms part of a broader programme aimed at modernising the country’s National Payments System, which has increasingly prioritised digitalisation, efficiency and security in financial transactions across Mozambique. The governor highlighted several milestones achieved since 2023 in…

Maputo, 23 February 2026 – The President of the Republic, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has formally launched a new partnership framework between Mozambique and the World Bank Group, setting out an ambitious financing programme running from 2026 to 2031 aimed at accelerating economic growth, job creation and macro-fiscal consolidation. The announcement followed an audience granted to Fily Sissoko, Director of the World Bank Group’s Division in Mozambique, at the Presidential Office in Maputo. The meeting marked the official start of a…

Southern Mozambique is once again confronting the brutal calculus of climate vulnerability after Tropical Storm Gezani tore into the coast of Inhambane Province, leaving a trail of destruction across towns, rural districts and vital infrastructure. In the provincial capital of Inhambane and the neighbouring city of Maxixe, electricity has been cut off, and movement remains severely restricted. Roads are obstructed by fallen trees and debris, while high-voltage power lines lie twisted along waterlogged streets. With no immediate prospect of restoring…

After months of a tug-of-war that appeared destined to end in divorce, the Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) has been forced into a climbdown, against the wishes of its own internal structure. In the end, common sense — or political expediency — prevailed, and Mozambican coach Chiquinho Conde is set to renew his contract for a further year, with the urgency dictated by the competitive calendar. Led by Feizal Sidat, the FMF seems to have overlooked a fundamental reality of the…

The future of Mozambique’s national football team head coach, Chiquinho Conde, is delicately poised, with his contract officially set to expire on 31 January, placing one of the country’s most successful football figures in recent history on uncertain ground. The Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) has formally notified Conde that his contract is coming to an end, while insisting it is under no pressure to make an immediate decision on whether to renew it. Yet beyond the federation’s headquarters, public debate…