Protesters occupied National Road 4 near the Ressano Garcia border, blocking the largest land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, in the first of three days of protests called by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane. The border, approximately 90 kilometres from Maputo, fully reopened on Saturday after clashes instigated by protesters restricted crossing for about a… Continue reading Protesters Block Largest Mozambican Border With South Africa
Author: MANUEL MUCARI
Mondlane Announces New Wave of Post-Election Protests Across Mozambique
Mozambique’s presidential runner-up, Venancio Mondlane, has announced a new wave of demonstrations set to take place from 13 to 15 November 2024, across various regions of the country. Speaking in a live social media appearance on Monday, Mondlane explained that these protests, marking the fourth phase of his ongoing campaign, would unfold in several stages,… Continue reading Mondlane Announces New Wave of Post-Election Protests Across Mozambique
Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results. The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique… Continue reading Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results
Maputo, Mozambique — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets on Thursday, voicing their anger and frustration over the country’s recent general election results. The demonstrations, which have escalated into violent clashes in some areas, have sparked fears of political instability in the Southern African nation. The unrest follows the announcement of results… Continue reading Demonstrations Paralyse Mozambique Over Controversial Election Results
Mozambican Airliner Launches Additional Routes To SA, Portugal
In a strategic move to broaden its global presence, Mozambique flagship carrier Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), has embarked on a new chapter by introducing two additional routes between Maputo and Cape Town in South Africa, and Maputo and Lisbon in Portugal. The first route promises to open up fresh travel possibilities for passengers, linking… Continue reading Mozambican Airliner Launches Additional Routes To SA, Portugal
World Mobile Bringing Connectivity To Rural Mozambique
WORLD Mobile Group, the first global mobile network powered by blockchain technology and the sharing economy, successfully launched on Monday its first aerostat in Mozambique, expanding mobile connectivity to the southeast African country. Gregory Gottlieb, head of Aerial Platforms, told the press on Monday that “Aerostat is here to connect the unconnected in the rural… Continue reading World Mobile Bringing Connectivity To Rural Mozambique
Mozambique Airline Expands Regional Reach With New Routes
Mozambique’s flagship airline carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), is cementing its regional reach with the re-launching of two new routes to the country’s major tourist destinations of Vilankulo (Inhambane province) and Beira (Sofala province). “We are marking this resumption of flights with the strong aim of bringing to Vilankulo people eager to have contact… Continue reading Mozambique Airline Expands Regional Reach With New Routes