Fighting Corruption in Mozambique’s Extractive Sector
Maputo — There is no evidence that Mozambique’s anti-corruption system is capable of constraining the economic and political elites who seek to enrich themselves at the country’s expense. Fortunately anti-corruption laws do not end at the border. Dozens of countries have made it a criminal offence to bribe foreign public officials. There is no doubt […]
Mozambique, Turkey reach military understanding
Mozambique and Turkey have reached an understanding to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries, APA can report Sunday.It was the high point of a visit to Turkey by the Mozambican Minister of National Defense, Salvador M`Tumuke who met his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of the International Defense Industry Fair 2015. M`Tumuke said his […]
Autonomy Bill Blocked, Mozambique Opposition Warns of Instability
MAPUTO (Reuters) – Mozambique’s main opposition party has warned of a growing risk of instability in the energy-rich nation after parliament rejected a bill that would have given it autonomous powers in regions where it has strong support. Renamo, which lost fractious national elections in October, put a bill before parliament last week that would […]
Earthrise – Mozambique Planting a Future
A rural community in northern Mozambique is putting forest conservation at the heart of their economy. According to the UN, South America and Africa lose forests at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world. After years of civil war Mozambique is trying to rebuild itself from the ruins, but the development comes at […]
Xenophobia – The View From Mozambique
We know that the recent xenophobic violence has battered South Africa’s reputation on the continent. But what exactly are other Africans hearing? JUSTIN PEARCE reports on how Mozambique is interpreting the xenophobia, and laments both country’s simplistic, stereotypical perceptions of each other. When you spend time in another country, you don’t expect news from home […]
Anadarko not in talks to sell Mozambique assets: CEO
(Reuters) – Anadarko Petroleum Corp is not in talks to sell its multibillion-dollar stake in Mozambique’s gas reserves and instead is working toward a final investment decision on the planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) project there, the company said on Tuesday. “As it relates to Mozambique, we’re not in discussions with anybody,” Al Walker, Anadarko’s […]
Afonso Dhlakama Issues Ultimatum
Maputo — Afonso Dhlakama, leader of Mozambique’s former rebel movement Renamo, on Saturday issued an ultimatum to the ruling Frelimo Party – either it changed its mind on the Renamo bill establishing “provincial municipalities”, or there would be unspecified consequences. Dhlakama was addressing a Renamo rally in Naburo, in the central province of Zambezia, reported […]
Zuma Replies to Mia Couto
Maputo — South African President Jacob Zuma has replied to the open letter which Mozambique’s foremost writer, the novelist and poet Moa Couto, wrote to him last week, urging vigorous measures to end the wave of attacks against foreigners living in South Africa. Zuma said that he recalled the days when he lived in exile […]
South Africa deploys the army to stop the deadly xenophobic violence
Johannesburg-South African troops deployed Tuesday evening as part of a new government effort to stop deadly anti-immigrant violence.Their first target: the Johannesburg suburb of Jeppestown, where xenophobic violence broke out on Friday. South African police raided a Jeppestown hostel Tuesday while troops secured the perimeter.Earlier, Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula announced the plan to deploy an […]
The man photographed stabbing Mozambican national Emmanuel Sithole to death has been arrested
Johannesburg-Police have confirmed that the man photographed stabbing Mozambican national Emmanuel Sithole has been arrested.Their pictures were splashed in the media showing them attacking the helpless 35-year-old street vendor with knives, a pipe wrench and a spade. On Tuesday morning at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, Sizwe Mngomezulu, Ayanda Sibiya, Siphundi Mzimela and Mthinto Bhengu tried […]
