Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States yesterday with promises to end the "invasion" of illegal immigration, one of his main campaign themes, at a rally in Washington on the eve of his inauguration. "We're going to end the invasion of our borders," said Trump, quoted by the international press, before...
Between Thursday and Saturday, 15,542 people crossed Maputo's borders, most of them returning to South Africa. The Ressano Garcia border recorded the largest influx, with 11,188 people crossing between Mozambique and that neighboring country. To ensure the smooth transit of people and goods, the migration authorities...
The ministers of Home Affairs of Mozambique and of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa have decided to keep the border open and to strengthen the security of the infrastructures that guarantee the flow of trade between the two countries, which is being affected by the protests that have been taking place in Mozambican cities since October 21....
The National Migration Service (SENAMI) is reinforcing measures to control migratory movement at the main borders in order to ensure that the flow of travelers in and out of the country runs smoothly during the festive season. According to a report in the newspaper Notícias, the guarantee was given by Juca Bata, spokesman for the Provincial...
The South African government, through the Border Management Authority, is stepping up border security in anticipation of increased traffic at entry and exit points, as travel increases during the upcoming festive season. According to a publication by Carta de Moçambique, which was quoted by the South African press, the Border Authority is...
A total of 74,952 people crossed the borders of Maputo province from the start of "Operation Easter" on March 18 until Thursday. The spokesman for the operation, Juca Bata, revealed, as quoted by "Notícias", that 48 miners had flown from South Africa to Chongoene Airport in Gaza. Juca Bata also said that...
South Africa, through a public-private partnership, will invest around one million dollars to modernize six of the country's land borders, including Lebombo, with Mozambique. The project will also cover the borders of Breitbridge, with Zimbabwe; the Maseru Bridge and the Fickburg post, between South Africa...
The South African government has deployed military personnel to four provinces bordering Mozambique to ensure the safety of trucks, following the recent fires on 21 trucks transporting coal and chromium. The authorities have not yet been able to clarify the causes of the attacks, but there are indications that 12 suspects are being identified. Africa...
Mozambique is to sign agreements to remove railway borders with four countries, namely Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana, so that locomotives can run in these countries without having to change them, including the crew. The signing of these agreements is part of the implementation of measure 11 of the Economic Acceleration Package...
The Secretary General of the Mozambican Chamber of Commerce (CCM), Teresa Muenda, complained a few days ago that businesspeople are facing huge obstacles at the country's various border posts to unblock their goods. Among the various obstacles, excessive waiting times for legal formalities at the borders, demands for "bribes" for foreigners to enter and leave,...