The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, has granted pardons to 1119 convicts in prisons throughout the country, with effect from Sunday (22). Speaking yesterday, Thursday (19), in Maputo, during his address to the nation, on the occasion of Christmas (family day) and the end of the year, Nyusi explained that...
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Government and partners seek help for people affected by Cyclone Chido
The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Silvino Moreno, said that the government and international partners are helping the people affected by tropical cyclone Chido, which has hit the northern part of the country. "We have our INGD working at the moment, we have received support from various partners, I can share here the support of the Norwegian Embassy...
Government decrees two days of national mourning for Cyclone Chido victims
The Mozambican government has decreed two days of national mourning for the 73 fatalities recorded so far as a result of cyclone Chido in the north and center of the country, it said in a statement. The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, lamented the deaths of citizens and the destruction of infrastructure caused by the cyclone. The Mozambican statesman spoke to the country...
Belgian agency announces 116 million for climate change assistance projects in Mozambique
Mozambique is taking another step in the fight against climate change with the launch of a 116 million meticais fund by the Belgian Development Agency - Enabel. This fund aims to finance initiatives that promote more knowledge on different topics related to climate change, fostering the emergence of innovative solutions to...
Pope Francis calls for peace in the face of Mozambique's electoral crisis
On Wednesday (18), the President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, received a message from Pope Francis on the occasion of the World Day of Peace, which will be celebrated on January 1st. In the message, Pope Francis says that in the upcoming jubilee year, the World Day of Peace will be celebrated under the slogan "Forgive us our...
"Inflation in Mozambique could reach 5.4% next year" - Oxford Economics
Inflation in Mozambique is expected to rise from 3.1% this year to 5.4% in 2025, according to the latest estimates by British consultancy Oxford Economics. This forecast is driven by factors such as climatic phenomena, namely El Niño, and the impacts of post-election violence. "Inflation is likely to face upward pressures in 2025 due to the adverse effects...
Government creates multi-sector brigades to inspect products during the festive season
The Mozambican government has announced the creation of 94 multi-sector brigades to step up inspections of the trade in expired and/or damaged products, including price speculation and the use of pyrotechnics during the festive season in the country. According to a report in the newspaper Notícias, which quotes the spokesman for the National Inspectorate of Economic Activities...
Nampula: World Bank grants 75 M$ for construction of water supply systems
The World Bank has announced that 75 million dollars will be made available to build 11 water supply systems in the same number of districts in Nampula province, northern Mozambique. According to a report in Rádio Moçambique, the amount is also earmarked for the construction of 150 boreholes. According to the director...
The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen to 70
The death toll from Cyclone Chido, which hit the northern region of Mozambique at the weekend, particularly the provinces of Nampula, Cabo Delgado and Niassa, has risen to 70, up from 45 the previous day. The same trend can be seen in the number of injured, which has now risen from 493 to 600, including serious and light injuries. According to...
"Europe is not paying enough attention to the post-election crisis in Mozambique" - Venâncio Mondlane
PODEMOS presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane revealed yesterday to members of the European Parliament that Europe is not paying enough attention to the post-election crisis in Mozambique. "The European Union is hesitating a bit," said Venâncio Mondlane, adding that Mozambicans are left to their own devices and that the situation is not...