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
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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
China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways
Joaquim Chissano, former President of Mozambique, has said that Africa has gained much from China’s economic development, particularly due to its reform and opening up policy. China inspires African nations in their quest for national renewal and creates new development prospects through mutually beneficial cooperation. Since the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in… Continue reading China’s Reform And Opening Up Has Benefitted Africa In Multifarious Ways
South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Agreement on Water Resources Co-operation
South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu and his Zimbabwean counterpart Anxious Jongwe Masuka have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the transfer of treated water across the common border. The implementation of the bilateral agreement provides for the delivery of about 15 million cubic metres of water per annum, equivalent to… Continue reading South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Agreement on Water Resources Co-operation
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
Chissano Bemoans Impact Of Zimbabwe Sanctions On Continent
THE statesman, Joachim Chissano, has lamented the sanctions against Zimbabwe as having a dire impact on the Southern African region. The former Mozambican president added the current situation in theneighbouring country would hinder the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “The crisis in the country is having terrible consequences for the region,… Continue reading Chissano Bemoans Impact Of Zimbabwe Sanctions On Continent
Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
THE death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in a decade in Mozambique has risen to 97. This is up from the 35 deaths that were reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in early March. Then, the Southern African country had 4 979 cases of the water borne disease. The United Nations Children’s Fund… Continue reading Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy