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Infrastructure 09 Jun, 2011

The US foreign aid agency the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has signed a contract in Maputo with the South African contractor WBHO Construction for the rehabilitation of the Nacala dam, in th...

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Major investment confirmed for Maputo port

Infrastructure 02 Jun, 2011

Mozambique Ports Development Company (MPDC) has announced a $1 billion investment scheme over the next 20 years to improve infrastructure and facilities at Maputo port to meet international demands. P...

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Maputo International Advertising Festival

Media 02 May, 2011

The sixth Maputo International Advertising Festival takes place from 25-27 May. Organised by the Mozambican Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Association (AMEP) the festival promotes the wor...

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Mozambique national airline banned from Europe

Transport 02 May, 2011

The Mozambican national air carrier, Mozambique Airlines (LAM) has been banned from entering European airspace after failing to meet European Commission safety regulations. The company has said it wil...

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New airport facilities in Mozambique

Transport 30 Apr, 2011

The new domestic terminal at Maputo

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Fishing gets new funds in Mozambique

Food and Agriculture 30 Mar, 2011

Mozambique is to receive a $21.1 million loan from the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to support its artisanal fishing industry. The purpose of the loan is to pe...

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TB increases in Mozambique

Health 30 Mar, 2011

The number of new cases of tuberculosis in Mozambique increased from 38,044 in 2007 to 46,174 in 2010 according to figures reported by the minister of health on World Tuberculosis day on 24 March....

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Fishing gets new funds in Mozambique

Food and Agriculture 30 Mar, 2011

Mozambique is to receive a $21.1 million loan from the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to support its artisanal fishing industry. The purpose of the loan is to pe...

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Mozambique gets new football stadium for African Games

Sport 31 Jan, 2011

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Old driving licences for new in Mozambique

Transport 30 Jan, 2011

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Portugal airlines to fly to South Africa via Maputo

Transport 25 Jan, 2011

Portugal national airline TAP has announced that its summer timetable of flights to South Africa will be routed through Maputo. Direct flights between Lisbon and Johannesburg are to be dropped. Instea...

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Mozambique issues flood alerts after heavy rains

Environment 24 Jan, 2011

The president of Mozambique, Armando Guebuza, has called for a country-wide alert against flooding as the result of heavy rains in neighbouring countries. At least three people, two of them childr...

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Corruption trials make headway in Mozambique

Crime 21 Dec, 2010

The numbers of corruptions cases brought to trial in Mozambique increased to 102 between October 2009 and November 2010, compared with only 27 the previous year according to Mozambique

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Babies in Matola in trial identification system

General 13 Dec, 2010

In a trial project a number of babies in the port of Matola on the outskirts of Maputo have been given a biometric identification card at birth. The number on the card, called the single citizen

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Ethiopia Airlines adds Maputo to its service

Transport 06 Dec, 2010

Ethiopian Airlines launched a new service to Maputo on 5 December. Flights depart Addis Ababa three days a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with the return flight operating the same day. The f...

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Mining accident in Mozambique investigated

Environment 18 Oct, 2010

Mozambique's ministry of mineral resources has set up a commission of enquiry to investigate a flood which happened at a dredge mine in the coastal district of Moma in the country

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Maputo international air terminal delayed again

Transport 07 Oct, 2010

Maputo international air terminal delayed again The opening of Mozambique

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Maputo port to take larger vessels after dredging

Infrastructure 27 Sep, 2010

Dredging is now underway in Maputo harbour to allow the port to handle larger ships. The dredge involves the removal of about 2 million cubic metres of material, including rock in the access channel....

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Mozambique to make registration of mobile phone cards compulsory

Telecoms 27 Sep, 2010

Mozambique plans to enforce registration of non-contract mobile phone cards in the wake of the food riots in early September, which left 14 people dead and about 500 injured according to official gove...

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Maputo government backs down on price rises

Food and Agriculture 07 Sep, 2010

In the wake of recent violent protests in which 13 people died, Mozambique's government has pledged to reverse the 20 per cent increase on the price of water and bread. In addition the cost of a 25 kg...

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Maputo protests end in deaths

Politics 01 Sep, 2010

Riots over rising food and fuel prices have led to deaths on the streets of Maputo. Mozambique's private television station S-TV reported that six people, including two children, had been killed, whil...

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First phase of Mozambique's Mphanda Nkuwa dam Approved

Infrastructure 22 Aug, 2010

The Mozambique government has approved the first construction phase of the Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam in the western Tete province, and is now in the process of finalising the contract. The g...

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Germany Invests in Mozambique Education Sector

Education 21 Aug, 2010

The Mozambican and German governments have signed an agreement which will see the German Development Bank (KFW) invest in Mozambique's education sector. Under the plans, the KFW will invest

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Oil Discovery in Mozambique

Energy 18 Aug, 2010

US oil company Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has discovered oil deposits at a depth of 5,100 metres off the coast of northern Mozambique. The announcement was made by Mozambique's minister of mineral...

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Mozambique increases visa costs

General 28 Jul, 2010

Mozambique has increased significantly the cost of tourist visas and temporary and permanent residence permits, local news sources report. O Pais reports that on 12 July temporary residence permits...

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Mozambique and Botswana to develop deepwater port

Infrastructure 27 Jul, 2010

The governments of Mozambique and Botswana have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a deepwater port at Techobanine Point in the district of Matutuine in southern Mozambique. The plans...

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Maputo provincial hospital ready in 2011

Health 13 Jul, 2010

Work is underway to build a new provincial hospital in Matola, near Maputo, taking pressure off existing facilities in the capital. The construction of the $9.5 million hospital is running slightl...

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Maputo housing project for young people

Housing 22 Jun, 2010

Young Mozambicans are to benefit from a subsidised housing scheme in the coastal Costa do Sol neighourhood of Maputo. The project, called Casa Jovem, is an initiative of the Joaquim Chissano Founda...

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Maputo International Fair 2010

Economy 12 Jun, 2010

The 46th edition of the Maputo International Trade Fair (Facim) is to take place from 30 August to 5 September. Prospective exhibitors have until the end of June to request a space at the exhibition v...

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Brazil launches international TV station in Maputo

Telecoms 27 May, 2010

Brazil has launched a Portuguese-language television channel for Africa that operates out of the Brazilian capital Brasilia via Maputo in Mozambique. TV Brasil Internacional is aimed primarily at a...

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