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September 15, 2026, 10:54 am
Group-By-Group Focus At Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique
- [Cosafa] COSAFA Qualifier Mozambique 2026 kicks off this Friday as the 12 teams chase not only regional honours but also a place in the continental finals.
Delegações Do Norte Regressam Dos Jogos Escolares Sob Aplausos E Elogios
- [AIM] Nampula, 13 Set (AIM) - As delegações de Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula e Zambézia regressaram às suas províncias sob aplausos e mensagens de reconhecimento, depois de representarem a região norte no XVI Festival Nacional dos Jogos Desportivos Escolares, realizado recentemente na província de Inhambane.
Mozambique's Speaker of Parliament in Zimbabwe for Official Visit
- [New Zimbabwe] SPEAKER of the National Assembly of Mozambique, Her Excellency Margarida Adamugy Talapa, arrived in Zimbabwe this Sunday for an official visit to the Parliament of Zimbabwe.
Anamola Appoints New Secretary-General
- [AIM] Maputo, 14 Sep (AIM) - The National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (Anamola), the political party led by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, has decided to appoint James Mlando Fausto Njiji as the party's secretary-general.
Rehabilitation of Massingir Dam Budgeted At Four Million Dollars
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Southern Regional Water Board (ARA-Sul) has announced an investment estimated at four million US dollars in the rehabilitation of Massingir Dam following the floods recorded this year on the Elefantes River.
Chapo Calls On Women to Fight Against Domestic Violence
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo calls on women to take an active role in fostering peace and combating domestic violence because "domestic violence severely impacts child development".
Three Caught Red-Handed in Alleged Attempt to Steal 800,000 Liters of Fuel
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) has arrested two Zimbabwean truck drivers and a Mozambican customs officer while they were attempting to steal 800,000 liters of fuel using forged documents.
One of Mondlane's Witnesses in Upcoming Trial Murdered in Morrumbene
- [AIM] Maputo -- A member of the National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (Anamola), the political party led by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, was found dead after being kidnapped by so far unknown individuals in Morrumbene district, southern province of Inhambane.
Foreign Currency Shortage and Fuel Crisis Main Obstacles for Business Environment - Cta
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Confederation of Business Associations (CTA) has appointed out to foreign currency shortages (particularly US dollars) and fuel crisis as the main constraints for the business environment during the second quarter of 2026.
Opposition Leader Venâncio Mondlane to be Tried for Treason
- [Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Venâncio Mondlane has been charged with treason for his role in the demonstrations November 2024-March 2025 protesting the fraudulent elections of 9 October 2024. More than 350 demonstrators were killed by police, who have not been charged. More than 1000 demonstrators are improperly still being held in jail without trial.
Chapo Inaugurates Polytechnic Institute in Zavala
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Thursday inaugurated the Higher Polytechnic Institute in Quissico, Zavala district, in the southern province of Inhambane, which is intended to become a hub for fish production and processing, combining youth training with the utilization of the country's marine and aquatic potential.
Mozambique and France to Strengthen Cooperation in Defence
- [AIM] Maputo -- The governments of Mozambique and France reaffirmed on Tuesday, in Paris, their commitment to strengthen cooperation in the areas of Defence and Security, with special emphasis on combating terrorism.
Incm Rules in Favor of Consumers After Recording Over 300,000 Telecommunication Complaints
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's National Communications Institute (INCM), the regulatory body for telecommunications, recorded 391,700 consumer complaints regarding telecommunications services in 2025 and ruled in favour of consumers in one third of the complaints.
New Programme With IMF By the End of This Year - Finance Ministry
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican government has announced that an assistance programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may be concluded by the end of this year.
About 14,000 Women to Receive Grants of 100,000 Meticais Each
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that about 14,000 Mozambican women will each receive a non-repayable grant of 100,000 meticais (just over 1500 US dollars at the current exchange rate) to start businesses under an economic empowerment initiative supported by the World Bank.
More Than 1,000 Files Documenting Alleged Police Violence Handed Over to Pgr
- [AIM] Maputo -- One of Mozambique's prominent NGOs, the "Decide" Electoral Platform, on Wednesday handed over to the country's Attorney General's Office (PGR) more than 1,000 files documenting alleged acts of police violence during the 2024-2025 post-election mass demonstrations.
Destruction of Cashew Industry 30 Years Ago Back in the News
- [Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] The cashew industry was abruptly shut down by the World Bank in 1996, putting 10,000 women out of work and ending an important export. Suddenly that grim tale is back in the news. Ex IMF man José Sulemanesays Mozambique should have refused and economist Roberto Tibana has found a World Bank ulterior motive.
IMF in town
- [Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] An IMF teams arrives in Maputo today (9 Sep) to begin technical negotiations lasting until 18 September for a potential new programme and loan under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
All of Africa Today - September 8, 2026
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COMESA-EAC-SADC Conducts Training for Border Authorities Between Mozambique and Malawi
- [AIM] Maputo -- The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite, through its Capacity Building and Awareness initiative for the Tripartite Simplified Trade Regime (TSTR), is conducting a capacity-building programme for border officials at the Chiponde-Mandimba border post between Malawi and Mozambique.
Daughter of Zambezia Governor Accused of Embezzling 10 Million Meticais
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Anti-Corruption Office in the central Mozambican province of Zambézia has formally accused Marla Matos, daughter of the province's governor, of misappropriation of 10 million meticais ( 156,000 US dollars at the current exchange rate) intended for the purchase of a vessel.
Forquilha to Testify At Mondlane's Trial
- [AIM] Maputo -- Albino Forquilha, leader of PODEMOS (Optimistic Party for the Development of Mozambique) - which is now the country's largest opposition party with 43 seats in parliament - has revealed that he will appear in court to testify in the trial of former presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane.
CTA Calls for Major Shift in Freight Transport Model
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Confederation of Business Associations (CTA) calls for major shift in the country's freight transport model, viewing coastal shipping as an alternative to reduce high logistics costs, bring regions closer together economically, and improve the efficiency of goods movement across the country.
86,000 Deported Since June - As Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Continue to Trouble South Africa
- [New Zimbabwe] South Africa has deported 86,596 foreign nationals, most of whom are of Malawian, Zimbabwean and Mozambican origin, since June this year, its Minister of Justice Mmamoloko Kubayi has said.
Marrupa Residents Return Home Following Terrorist Attack
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Secretary of State for the northern province of Niassa, Silva Livone, has revealed that the residents of Marrupa district, in the southern boundary of Niassa Special Reserve, are already returning to their homes, following a terrorist attack on Thursday that forced about 15 employees from Mozambique Wild Adventures (MWA) tourist camps to flee.
Foreign Direct Investment Falls By 21 Percent
- [AIM] Maputo -- The volume of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Mozambique fell by 21 percent in the first quarter, which corresponds to 1.2 billion US dollars.
Chapo Reaffirms 'Economic Independence' Is On Top of His Agenda
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has reaffirmed that economic independence is on the top of his agenda, after more than five decades dedicated to consolidating the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Goals of Facim Were Achieved - Prime Minister
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi believes that 61st edition of the Maputo International Fair (FACIM 2026) has achieved its goal of bringing together companies, investors, and partners, and of attracting expressions of interest and commitments to establish partnerships and make investments.
Military Personnel Encouraged to Take Action Following Terrorist Attack in Niassa Reserve
- [AIM] Maputo -- The Secretary of State for the northern province of Niassa, Silva Livone, has encouraged the Mozambican Defense and Security Forces (FDS) to step up their operations in order to ensure the safety of the local population, following an attack that forced about 15 employees from Mozambique Wild Adventures (MWA) tourist camps to flee.
Emose Compensates 9,000 Agricultural Producers
- [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's largest insurance company, the publicly owned EMOSE, disbursed 25 million meticais (390,000 US dollars at the current exchange rate) to compensate about 9,000 agricultural producers for the 2024-2025 seasons.
