The defense and security forces must be uncompromising in the defense of sovereignty and territorial integrity, respect the laws and the Mozambican people whom they are sworn to serve. These words were spoken this morning in Maputo by the President of the Republic and Commander-in-Chief of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS), Filipe Nyusi, moments after conferring possession to the...
Electricity cut may make Guebuza's hearing impossible
The former President of the Republic, Armando Emílio Guebuza, is already present in the trial room of the Judicial Court of Maputo City, for his hearing as a declarant in the process of Hidden Debts, which damaged the Mozambican State in more than 2.2 billion dollars. Guebuza was keen to be heard by the judge of the...
Sabotage in the "BO", shots and grenades before Guebuza's hearing
A group of armed individuals fired against the Transformation Post (PT) of the Maputo Provincial Prison (BO), in the early hours of this Thursday (17), hours before the hearing of the former President of the Republic of Mozambique, Armando Emílio Guebuza, in the case of Hidden Debts. According to Radio Mozambique, the suspects of attempted sabotage of the scene where...
INAM warns of very heavy rains for central and northern zones
The National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) forecasts the occurrence of heavy to very heavy rains, accompanied by severe thunderstorms and gusty winds from today (Thursday), in the central and northern regions of the country. Tropical Storm Dumako, which hit Madagascar yesterday, arrives in Mozambique tomorrow, with rainfall above 200 mm/24h accompanied by thunderstorms, severe winds and gusty winds.
Turkey plans to support Mozambique in the fight against terrorism
The Turkish government wants to support Mozambique in the fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado province. Turkey also intends to cooperate with the country in the development of social projects in order to boost socio-economic growth. The interest was expressed this Wednesday, in Maputo, by the Ambassador of Turkey in Mozambique, OVNI EKSOI, after being received, in...
President of the Republic announces end of curfew
The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, announced on Wednesday the end of the mandatory curfew, for another 60 days, under the situation of public calamity, Covid-19 in the country. "About 60 days, from February 19 to April 19 the curfew will cease to exist," he said. In addition to this measure the president authorized the...
Council of Ministers doubles the salary of the President of the Republic
The Council of Ministers approved an increase of 100% in the monthly salary of the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi. The Head of State was receiving 400 thousand meticals and will now receive 800 thousand meticals, according to the evidence. "Among the changes was an increase in the salary of the President of the Republic by more than...
Government invests 350 million meticals in water supply in Inhambane
About 350 million meticais will be invested this year by the provincial government of Inhambane in the rehabilitation and construction of new water supply sources, in order to expand the network and consequently increase the coverage rate of the water supply. According to the provincial director of Public Works, Housing and Resources...
Nyusi speaks to the Mozambican nation about the covid-19 situation
The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, will speak to the Nation, today at 7pm, in the context of the Situation of Public Calamity, according to a note from the Presidency of the Republic. In the last Communication to the Nation, on January 19, Filipe Nyusi decided to maintain the decree 34/2021 of December 20, on prevention measures...
Mozambique is a star when it comes to hiding debts - World Bank
The lack of transparency in the management of Mozambique's public finances has led the World Bank (WB) to consider Mozambique a "case study" in its World Development Report, where it dedicates several pages also to the Hidden Debts. The WB recognizes that these debts have reduced the financial capacity of the country, leading to significant implications...