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Mozambique's president praises ties with China
Maputo Bridge in Mozambique has been connecting communities in the Southern African country's capital, significantly improving the city's road network and look. Built by China, Katembe bridge shortened travel time from one half of the city to the...

Trafo Power Solutions strengthens presence in African mining with transformer supply to Mozambique
Providing tailored electrical power solutions to the African market has positioned Trafo Power Solutions as a key player in the region. The company’s success is rooted in its deep expertise, extensive experience and thorough understanding of the...

SADC leaders must confront region’s challenges after Mnangagwa’s clumsy handling of Mozambique poll aftermath, DRC conflict
By Dr. Sizo Nkala l IOL THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar at the weekend. This year’s gathering was held under the theme: “Advancing...

Ex-Police Officer Criticises Mnangagwa Over Aid to Mozambique As Zimbabweans Struggle
Ex-Police Officer Criticises Mnangagwa Over Aid to Mozambique As Zimbabweans Struggle By A Correspondent A recently retired Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Assistant Inspector has launched a scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s...

Mozambique opposition leader says new party approved
Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, announced Friday that authorities had approved his new political party after a months-long dispute over the name. Mondlane upended Mozambique's political landscape last year when he drew...

Mozambique President Extols Adesina's Transformative Decade at African Development Bank
Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has lauded Dr. Akinwumi Adesina for a decade of “transforming ambition into outcomes” as President of the African Development Bank Group, crediting his leadership with improving millions of lives across the...
Africa50 Stakeholders Target US$7 Trillion Market with Mozambique Infrastructure Push
Maputo hosted Africa50’s 2025 General Shareholders Meeting, where leaders sealed three strategic deals to accelerate the continent’s infrastructure revolution. Mozambique President Daniel Chapo positioned his nation as Southern Africa’s energy and...

Mozambique inflation rate cools down in July
In a significant development for Mozambique's economy, inflation has taken a notable dip, leading the central bank to strategically reduce interest rates, a move aimed at boosting economic activity. Speaking with CNBC Africa, Fáusio Mussá, Chief...

Mozambique's illegal gold miners reap risky rewards but the land suffers
For barefoot miners in Mozambique's Manica province, the risks are worth it 14 August 2025 - 18:00 By Samuel Come Digging for gold and jewels is back-breaking and dangerous work, carried out without the most basic protective equipment — and it's...

Mozambique’s illegal gold miners lay waste to land and water
Manica, Mozambique — Digging for gold and jewels is back-breaking and dangerous work, carried out without the most basic protective equipment, and it is illegal. But for the barefoot miners in Mozambique’s Manica province, the risks are worth it....

Mozambique’s illegal miners make money but the land suffers
Illegal miners are flocking to Mozambique to mine gold in Manica Miners say they are not protected but that the risks are worth it Farmers say mining activities pollute rivers, soil and water. By Samuel Come The risks may be high, but for barefoot...

Mozambique’s trade with Africa grew 66% in five years
The 2024 data reveals that Mozambique’s total exports to Africa amounted to approximately 1.592 billion US dollars, with trade remaining concentrated in Southern Africa. Mozambique benefits from preferential access through the Southern African...

Mozambique's illegal miners reap risky rewards but land suffers
What’s the context? In Mozambique's Manica, illegal miners take huge risks while farmers grapple with mercury in the soil and polluted water. Illegal miners flock to Mozambique's Manica to seek gold Miners lack protection but say risks are worth...

Kenmare still in talks over Mozambique rights renewal
The London- and Dublin-listed miner confirmed that “final terms for the renewal have not yet been concluded” but stressed that operations at Moma “continue as usual and have not been affected by the discussions.” It said the implementation...

ROMPCO: driving regional energy security in Southern Africa
As energy demand continues to rise across Southern Africa, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is at the forefront of strengthening regional energy security, supporting industrial growth, and championing the transition...

These are the best restaurants in Boston of 2025, according to NYT
Food The guide is updated from 2024, when The New York Times first featured its "Where to Eat: Boston" list, and this year it includes three new restaurants. Shrimp Mozambique with chili, lemon and cerveja at Baleia, a new Portuguese restaurant in...
Mozambique: Annual inflation slows to 3.96% in July
August 12, 2025 Staff Reporter Economic Analysis 0 The annual inflation rate in Mozambique eased to 3.96% in July 2025 from a three-month high of 4.15% in the prior month. Prices slowed down primarily for food & non-alcoholic beverages (8.99% vs...

Indonesian crew abandoned off Mozambique waters without food, denied freedom
Nine Indonesian crew members of a ship are in critical condition, stranded aboard a tanker ship off the coast of Beira, Mozambique. They are among a total of 12 seafarers on the vessel, which also includes three Pakistani crew members. The crew...

South32 threatens to shut Mozambique aluminium smelter as power talks drag on
The miner has since continued engagement with the Mozambique government, hydroelectric producer Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) and South African utility Eskom. Shuttering the smelter is not a done deal, if the two parties can reach agreement...

South32's Mozal Aluminium closure by March 2026 a big blow for Mozambique economy
South32 said its Mozal Aluminium facility, the biggest industrial employer in Mozambique with over 2 500 staff, will be put on care and maintenance when its electricity agreement expires at the end of March 2026. Apart from the employees and...