The National Meteorological Institute (INAM) warns that the three provinces of the Northern Zone may be affected by a tropical depression with the potential to develop into a moderate Tropical Storm in the next few hours. The projections for bad weather will be characterized by rain and locally strong winds in Nampula, Cabo Delgado and Niassa. The...
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Coral Norte project in the licensing process for the installation of a floating natural gas platform
Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV) plans to install a floating platform for the production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) more than 50 kilometers north of the district of Palma, Cabo Delgado province. The Coral Norte project, in Area 4 of the Rovuma basin, foresees the installation and operationalization of the infrastructure in 2027. It could...
SERNIC detains fake customers and cab app thieves
Three individuals who posed as cab customers using the "Yango" app, and stole the requested vehicle, are being held to account by the National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) in Maputo province. To request the vehicle and steal it, the citizens used a borrowed cell phone. The scam took place on Wednesday (24) of last week. O...
Government promises to resolve concerns of health professionals and teachers "soon"
The government will "soon" resolve the concerns of health professionals and teachers, spokesman Filimão Suaze said on Tuesday. "On the government side, through the line ministries, measures are being taken to mitigate any adverse effects of the absence of either professional," he assured. Speaking to the press after the...
Ideal minimum wage is 40,000 meticais, according to OTM-CS
The Organization of Workers of Mozambique - Central Trade Union (OTM-CS) estimates that 40,000 meticais is the ideal minimum wage to be in force in the country, just to meet the needs of the basic food basket. "According to the survey carried out by the OTM, the minimum basket, for a household of five people, which is normal for Mozambican families,...
Young people riot outside Venâncio Mondlane's residence calling for his candidacy for PR
A group of young supporters of Venâncio Mondlane rioted outside the foot of his residence in Maputo city this morning, calling on the Renamo MP to run as an independent candidate for the presidency of the Republic. "This is the cry of the Mozambican people who are angry and who need the...
Mozambique Airports is the state's biggest debtor with a balance of 147.56 million dollars
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has revealed that the Aeroportos de Moçambique company is the state's biggest debtor, as a result of a loan it took out from Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) to finance the construction of Nacala Airport. The debt currently stands at 147.56 million dollars and...
Parliament authorizes CC to decide to annul and repeat elections
The Assembly of the Republic has approved the proposal to revise the Electoral Law regarding the election of the President of the Republic, as well as the powers of the Constitutional Council (CC) and district courts. With this approval, the CC will become the only body with the autonomy to decide to annul and/or...
Executive approves minimum wages for eight sectors of activity
On Tuesday, the government announced the new minimum wages for eight sectors of activity, effective from April 1st, with retroactive effect, and reflecting the results achieved by the Labor Consultative Commission. In the Agriculture, Livestock, Hunting and Forestry sector, the wage will rise from the current 5,800.00 meticais to 6,338.00, plus 9,27%, and...
Revision of the Electoral Law to be debated today in Parliament
Today, members of the Assembly of the Republic (AR) are debating the proposal to revise the Electoral Law in general and in detail. This is Law no. 8/2013, of February 27, amended and republished by Law no. 2/2019, of May 31, which establishes the legal framework for the election of the President of the Republic and members of...