Southern Africa Energy & Infrastructure Summit, 4-6 May 2016 in Maputo, Mozambique
For the last 23 years, EnergyNet has worked closely with the governments and pivotal stakeholders of Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Malawi. Regional development is the key to unlocking Africa’s energy investment potential – it is with this in mind that EnergyNet are delighted […]
International Monetary Fund Suspends Mozambique’s 283 Million US Dollars Loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed the suspension of the second installment of the loan to Mozambique of 283 million US dollars from the Fund’s Standby Credit Facility (SCF). The suspension was suspected immediately the IMF announced, last Friday, that it was cancelling the mission that had been due to visit Mozambique this week […]
Prisoner in Mozambique Shot Dead After Trying To Escape in Nampula Prison
One prisoner was shot dead during a break-out from Mozambique’s northern regional penitentiary in the city of Nampula last Tuesday, according to a report in Friday’s issue of the independent daily “O Pais”. The escape occurred when a group of 39 prisoners were planting trees in a field near the penitentiary. A group of five […]
AfricaMetro officially signs a media partnership agreement with EnergyNet Ltd
AfricaMetro is pleased to announce that is has officially signed a media partnership agreement with EnergyNet Ltd. AfricaMetro will be the official news outlet for Southern Africa Energy and Infrastructure Summit which takes place from the 4th to the 6th of May 2016 in Maputo, Mozambique About EnergyNet For the last 23 years, EnergyNet has […]
Mozambique Tensions can Be Resolved Internally
The politico-military tensions in Mozambique, resulting from armed attacks by gunmen of the rebel movement Renamo, can be resolved internally, without the need for foreign intervention, declared the Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Teresa Ribeiro, in Maputo on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference marking the end of a four day […]
Southern African regional players gather in Mozambique
Gigawatt Mozambique announced this week a $200-million investment into Mozambique’s power sector, alongside several global stakeholders including Standard Bank and the World Bank, amongst many others. The investment will assist in harnessing Mozambique’s natural-gas resources, which will further benefit many of Mozambique’s neighbours in the southern Africa region. This along with several other projects in […]
Mozambique Opposition Rejects Govt Call for Talks
Afonso Dhlakama, leader of the Mozambican rebel movement Renamo, has once again refused the offer of unconditional talks made by President Filipe Nyusi. According to a report in the independent daily “O Pais”, Renamo replied on Monday to Nyusi’s latest offer, and once again demanded the presence of foreign mediators in any future dialogue. Dhlakama […]
Southern Africa Energy and Infrastructure Summit to be held in Maputo, Mozambique
Gigawatt Mozambique announced this week a $200-million investment into Mozambique’s power sector, alongside several global stakeholders including Standard Bank and the World Bank, amongst many others. The investment will assist in harnessing Mozambique’s natural-gas resources, which will further benefit many of Mozambique’s neighbours in the southern Africa region. This – along with several other projects […]
Abel Xavier is the new Mozambique boss
On Monday it was announced that one of the Premier League’s favourite cult footballers, Abel Xavier, had been appointed manager of his native Mozambique. Xavier, who played for Merseyside rivals Everton and Liverpool, while remaining a popular figure at both club, and is best remembered for his wacky blonde hair-styles. Now, with the Portuguese international […]
Swaziland’s King Mswati’s Election As Deputy Chairman Of SADC Raises Serious Legal Problem
The Southern African Development Community felt it was not its place to block Swaziland’s King Mswati III’s election as deputy chairman of the regional bloc as it would have meant intervening in the affairs of a nation that has “no problem” with their monarch, Deputy International Relations and Co-operation Minister Luwellyn Landers said on Wednesday. […]
