A major breakthrough has been achieved in the investigation into the brutal murders of South African tourists Ernst and Dina Marais after two suspects were arrested in Mozambique, less than two weeks after the shocking crime that stunned the nation and the conservation community. The arrests mark a significant development in what has been described as one of the most disturbing crimes in the history of the Kruger National Park, which recently marked 100 years of existence. Authorities have indicated…

Mozambique has entered a new chapter in the regulation of its media sector after President Daniel Francisco Chapo officially promulgated a new package of communication laws aimed at reshaping the country’s broadcasting and press landscape. The legislative package includes the new Social Communication Law, the Broadcasting Law, and the Law governing the Higher Council for Social Communication. According to the Presidency, the reforms seek to modernise Mozambique’s legal framework for the media sector in line with constitutional principles of freedom…

In the vast plains of Mozambique, where fertile land stretches beyond the horizon and farming remains the heartbeat of millions of households, a quiet revolution is beginning to take shape. Beneath the statistics unveiled this week in Maputo lies a powerful national story — one of immense agricultural potential, persistent rural struggle, and a growing ambition to transform subsistence farming into the engine of economic prosperity. At the opening of the National Seminar on the Dissemination of Results of the…

The Mozambican government has sharply increased fuel prices, with diesel rising by 45.5% and petrol by 12.1% per litre from today, citing soaring international oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists in Maputo after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday night, the chairman of the Board of the Energy Regulatory Authority (Arene), Paulo da Graça, said the government had been monitoring developments in the Middle East for more than two months. “As is widely known,…

Mozambique will no longer accept being merely an exporter of raw materials, President Daniel Chapo declared, setting out an ambitious vision to transform the country’s vast natural resources into a foundation for industrialisation, economic diversification and shared prosperity. A New Economic Vision Delivering a keynote address at the 12th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC) in Maputo, the president outlined a decisive shift in economic strategy—one aimed at ensuring that the extraction of resources translates into tangible benefits…

Mozambican business leaders have warned of the “severe” impact of the ongoing fuel crisis, saying shortages are disrupting the movement of workers and goods and threatening the normal functioning of companies, while the government scrambles to secure alternative fuel supplies. Speaking at the opening of the 12th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition in Maputo, the vice-president of the Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA), Onório Manuel, said the scarcity of fuel is beginning to paralyse economic activity. “The lack…

In a country long burdened by one of the world’s most severe HIV epidemics, Mozambique has taken a decisive step that health officials hope could shift the trajectory of the disease—particularly for its young and most vulnerable populations. The introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, is being hailed as a potential game-changer in curbing new infections and accelerating progress towards ending AIDS. Launched today at a health facility in Matola, on the outskirts of Maputo, the rollout…

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,…

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…