The Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) has identified more than 100 players aged between 12 and 23 living abroad who could strengthen the country’s national teams, FMF president Feizal Sidat announced on Wednesday. “We are working to recruit more Mozambican players from the diaspora. In the age categories from 12 to 23 years old, we have over 100 athletes,” said Sidat during a press conference in Maputo, where he presented the federation’s mid-year activity report. The players were identified in countries…

The Mozambican Football League (LMF) has announced that it now has the financial guarantees required to cover air travel costs for all clubs participating in the 2025 Moçambola championship, following a two-week suspension of the competition. “We are making this announcement because we now have assurances that the League will be able to pay for air tickets with LAM [Mozambique Airlines],” said LMF President Alberto Simango at a press conference in Maputo. He added that the payments may even be…

Sporting Clube de Portugal has secured the full economic rights of Mozambican talisman footballer, Geny Catamo, from Black Bulls FC for €1 million, the Mozambican club announced on Wednesday. “We are pleased to announce the conclusion of an agreement worth €1 million, an amount exceeding the €600,000 initially set in the contract,” said Black Bulls, reigning champions of the Moçambola (mozambique league), in an official statement. The Lisbon club will pay the amount in three annual instalments across 2025, 2026,…

Inspired by the South African model, Mozambican President, Daniel Chapo, announced on Thursday his intention to establish the country’s future parliamentary headquarters in the city of Mocuba, located in the central Zambézia Province. The announcement was made during a popular rally held in Quelimane and marks a continuation of the President’s campaign promise to reimagine the structure of the Mozambican state through decentralisation and regional empowerment. The initiative is part of Chapo’s broader governance vision to transform selected provinces into…

Mozambique is preparing to introduce Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication for the prevention of HIV infection, starting in January 2026. Health authorities expect to initially acquire between 80,000 and 90,000 doses, with the treatment aimed at 30,000 to 40,000 people in high-risk groups. The announcement was made by Francisco Mbofana, Executive Secretary of the National AIDS Council (CNCS). “Mozambique, through the Ministry of Health, is negotiating the introduction of Lenacapavir, a biannual injectable medication, and we expect to receive between…

Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has been formally indicted on multiple serious charges, including terrorism, in what his supporters are calling a politically motivated case amid ongoing tensions following the contested 2024 general elections. The formal indictment marks the end of a months-long preparatory phase, with prosecutors now officially charging Mondlane with: Mondlane, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, said in a statement: “What had been happening previously was merely the preparatory phase of the legal proceedings. Now that an…

At least 60 out of every 1,000 children under the age of five die each year in Mozambique due to various preventable childhood diseases, the National Institute of Health (INS) revealed, highlighting the country’s ongoing public health challenges. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Global Forum on Innovation and Action for Immunisation and Child Survival – 2025, which takes place from Tuesday to Thursday in Maputo, the INS Director-General, Dr Eduardo Samo Gudo, said: “Between 1997 and 2023,…

Foreign athletes once again asserted their dominance at the 7th edition of the Légua da Beira (Beira Marathon), held on Saturday, with more than 3,000 runners from various categories taking part. South African runner Abednico Mashaba clinched victory in the men’s category, while Zimbabwean athlete Neriah Maganzo took the top spot in the women’s race. Mashaba successfully defended his title from the previous year, completing the 7.5-kilometre race in 21 minutes and 18 seconds. Maganzo crossed the finish line in…

MOZAMBIQUE’S Southern Regional Water Administration (ARA-Sul) has issued a warning regarding a potential contamination of the Limpopo River, which flows through four African countries. Authorities say water samples are currently being collected for laboratory analysis. “The water displays a greenish hue, a discolouration reported from upstream areas in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, extending downstream into Mozambican territory,” reads a statement released by ARA-Sul on Monday. The bloom, which began on 14 July, prompted ARA-Sul to collect water samples to…

Mozambican health authorities have reported a total of 13 positive Mpox cases from 37 individuals tested nationwide, raising concerns over the potential spread of the disease. The figures were disclosed on Sunday by the Ministry of Health. This tally upped from the six on Saturday. According to the latest update, 15 people are currently in quarantine as a precautionary measure, while health officials continue to trace contacts and monitor suspected cases. No fatalities linked to the outbreak have been reported…