At least 35 people were killed this morning (18 August) in two separate road accidents in the districts of Manhiça and Chongoene, in the provinces of Maputo and Gaza respectively. In Manhiça, Maputo province, at least 24 people died at the scene. The injured were taken to Manhiça District Hospital, while the bodies of the… Continue reading Road Accidents Claim at Least 35 Lives in Mozambique
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South32 to Halt Mozal Aluminium Operations in 2026 Over Power Supply Uncertainty
Australian mining group South32, owner of Mozambique’s largest industrial operation, Mozal, will cease production in March 2026 when its current electricity supply contract ends, citing a lack of guarantees for continued power. The company said, in a statement to the market, talks with the Mozambican government, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) and South Africa’s Eskom… Continue reading South32 to Halt Mozal Aluminium Operations in 2026 Over Power Supply Uncertainty
Africa50 Urges African-Led Solutions to Infrastructure Gaps
Africa50 Chief Executive Officer, Alain Ebobissé, has called on African nations to take the lead in addressing the continent’s infrastructure challenges, emphasising that the means to close the gap are already within Africa’s reach. Speaking in Maputo on Wednesday during Africa50’s annual general meeting, held under the theme “Mozambique and Africa50: Uniting Infrastructure, Connecting Continents… Continue reading Africa50 Urges African-Led Solutions to Infrastructure Gaps
Mozambique Carrier to Appeal Fine Over Anti-Competitive Practices
Mozambique’s flag carrier, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM), announced on Tuesday that it will appeal against a fine imposed by the Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) for alleged anti-competitive practices, arguing that the regulator failed to take its position into account. The ARC had given LAM a 15-day deadline — now expired — to pay penalties… Continue reading Mozambique Carrier to Appeal Fine Over Anti-Competitive Practices
Two Million Mozambicans Facing Food Insecurity
At least two million Mozambicans are currently experiencing food insecurity, with 148,000 in need of “urgent humanitarian assistance”, the Government has announced. The information was disclosed Tuesday by Inocêncio Impissa, spokesperson for Mozambique’s Council of Ministers, citing preliminary data from a post-rainy season food security assessment conducted in March and April. The survey covered 11… Continue reading Two Million Mozambicans Facing Food Insecurity
Mozambique Launches Plan to Modernise Criminal Investigation Service
Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, has called on the National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) to modernise and adopt innovative mechanisms to ensure greater efficiency and transparency in solving crimes, while strengthening its capacity to tackle corruption and organised crime. Speaking today in Maputo at the launch of Sernic’s 2025–2033 Strategic Plan, Chapo stressed that corruption remains… Continue reading Mozambique Launches Plan to Modernise Criminal Investigation Service
Mozambique Suspends Alcohol Production and Sales Licences to Curb Underage Drinking
The Mozambican government has temporarily suspended the issuing of licences for the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the country, in an effort to combat early alcohol consumption among minors. In a public notice released today, the Ministry of Economy announced: “Exercising the legal prerogatives granted to it for defining and implementing strategies to… Continue reading Mozambique Suspends Alcohol Production and Sales Licences to Curb Underage Drinking
Mozambique to Receive Mpox Vaccines in September as Government Steps Up Prevention Measures
Mozambique will receive a batch of vaccines against mpox in September, amid rising concerns over the spread of the disease, which has already recorded 29 confirmed cases in two provinces in less than a month, the government announced today. Speaking to the press following the weekly session of the Council of Ministers in Maputo, government… Continue reading Mozambique to Receive Mpox Vaccines in September as Government Steps Up Prevention Measures
Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Defence Ties Amid Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
Mozambique and Tanzania have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to joint efforts in combating terrorism, transnational crime, and instability along their shared border. This commitment was expressed today at the opening of the 6th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security, taking place in Maputo. Mozambique’s Minister of Defence, Estêvão Chume, praised the… Continue reading Mozambique and Tanzania Deepen Defence Ties Amid Ongoing Fight Against Terrorism
WHO Urges Africa to Produce Medicine Locally
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has advocated for increased local pharmaceutical production in Mozambique, warning that the continent’s heavy dependence on imports could hinder effective responses to future viral outbreaks. “Expanding local production is essential for strengthening pandemic preparedness and response globally,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a virtual… Continue reading WHO Urges Africa to Produce Medicine Locally