The mobile operator, Vodacom, and the Children's Fund (UNICEF) launch today in Maputo, an online platform called Internet of Good Things (IoGT). This platform aims to provide free information on maternal health, counseling on sexual and reproductive health for adolescents, among other actions to improve the lives of the population in Mozambique. The ceremony of the...
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India may be close to introducing pill to treat Covid-19
Analysis of clinical data for the antiviral pill 'molnupiravir' for the treatment of Covid-19 in the country is currently underway and may thus be about to be introduced in the Indian market, says a news source consulted by MzNews. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has signed a contract with Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), manufacturer of the drug, to supply...
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INAE bans sale and consumption of Ceres apple juice in the country for being unfit for health
The sale and consumption of Ceres 200-milliliter apple juices in the country is prohibited. The National Inspection of Economic Activities (INAE) considers them unfit for health because a mycotoxin called Patulin in the 200-milliliter apple juices, a substance capable of causing vomiting, nausea, gastrointestinal problems and, in case of...
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November 13, 2021November 13, 2021Latest, World, Technology & Innovation
Google's USD 1 billion investment in Africa sparks tax debate
Alphabet's tech giant Google recently announced that it plans to invest $1 billion for digital transformation in Africa, but this has raised debates about whether the company should pay more taxes to the African countries where it operates. In good analysis, increasing Google's tax burden would ensure more money flows to the transformation...
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African film industry could bring in USD 20 billion in revenues - UNESCO
A report on trends, challenges and opportunities for growth, produced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), reveals that Africa's film and audiovisual industry can unlock 20 million jobs and generate $20 billion in revenue. The study understands that film production...
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African countries consider it premature to reduce oil and gas production on the continent
African oil producers are beginning to publicly express their disagreement with plans that may force them to reduce their production as part of programs to combat climate change in the world. According to these African countries, oil production is their main source of wealth. Representatives from several African countries said...
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Taxpayers owe more than 3 billion Meticais to INSS
According to information shared by the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Margarida Talapa, the debt of taxpayers to the INSS is over 3.2 billion Meticais. This debt arises from the lack of payment by companies to the INSS of the amounts discounted from their workers. At the opening of the National Meeting of INSS, Margarida Talapa said that,...
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Gold trades in the green and heads for best weekly performance
Gold is trading in the green, on its way to its best weekly performance in six months, as its attractiveness as a hedge against inflation has intensified with the new rise in the US consumer price index. Since November 3, gold has gained $110, driven by the higher...
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November 12, 2021November 12, 2021Latest, National, Social Responsibility
Mozambique receives more than 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine from the French government
Mozambique received this Friday 506 600 doses of vaccines against Covid-19 through the COVAX initiative. The doses were donated by the French government. The Minister of Health, Armindo Tiago, said during the reception ceremony that the vaccine doses donated by France will allow the country to assume equitable access to immunization...
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Labor cost index increases 3.8% in the third quarter
According to the findings of the National Statistics Institute (INE), the Labor Cost Index (LCI) increased by 3.8% in the third quarter of 2021, whereas "in the previous quarter it had decreased by 2.7%. In terms of wage costs per hour worked, INE says there was an increase of 3.4% and other costs,...