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Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has appointed musician and academic Isaú Joaquim Meneses as the new Secretary of State for Science and Higher Education, as part of a government reshuffle announced on Wednesday, 14 October, in Maputo.
The appointment was formalised through a presidential decree and confirmed in a statement issued by the Presidency of the Republic, which also announced the dismissal of Samaria Tovela as Minister of Education and Culture and the appointment of Edson Macuácua as her replacement.
Isaú Meneses succeeds Edson Macuácua, who previously served as Secretary of State for Science and Higher Education and has now taken over the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Known for his involvement in music and academia, Isaú Meneses has built a professional career combining cultural activities, university teaching and participation in Mozambican political life.
Born on 7 January 1962 in Chimoio, Manica Province, the newly appointed government official holds a doctorate in Urban Sociology from NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal.
Throughout his academic career, he has taught subjects including Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Tourism and Cultural Theory. He also served as Deputy Director-General for Scientific and Pedagogical Affairs at the Higher Institute of Arts and Culture (ISARC).
Between 2006 and 2010, Meneses taught Urban Sociology at the Higher Institute of Science and Technology of Mozambique (ISCTEM), further strengthening his experience in higher education.
In addition to his academic and cultural activities, Isaú Meneses has an extensive political background, having served as a Member of Mozambique's National Assembly from 1995 to 2010.
His appointment brings a figure with experience in culture, education and politics into a senior government position, this time with responsibilities related to the coordination of public policies on science and higher education.
The changes announced by President Daniel Chapo affect two key institutions in Mozambique's education sector, with Edson Macuácua taking over as Minister of Education and Culture and Isaú Meneses assuming leadership of the Secretariat of State for Science and Higher Education.
The Mozambique Cereals Institute (ICM) has indefinitely suspended rice and wheat import operations by Companhia Industrial da Matola (CIM), África Indústria and Pembe Mozambique over alleged violations of the regulations governing the importation of these products into the country. The measure took effect on 13 October and involves thousands of tonnes of cereals, some of which have already been seized by the authorities.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday, 14 October, called for 487 enterprises operating under public-private partnerships (PPPs), large-scale projects and business concessions to be listed on the Mozambique Stock Exchange (BVM), allowing Mozambican citizens to acquire shares and participate directly in the ownership of these companies.
A US court has sentenced Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, to 40 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, who was fatally shot in September 1996 in Las Vegas, United States.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has appointed Edson da Graça Francisco Macuácua as the new Minister of Education and Culture, replacing Samaria dos Anjos Filemon Tovela, who was dismissed from her position.
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The Centre for Public Integrity (CIP) has denounced alleged irregularities in the purchase of two garbage collection trucks by Maputo City Council, in a deal valued at 15.5 million meticals. According to the organisation, the vehicles were delivered with mechanical defects and never became operational, raising concerns about transparency in public procurement procedures.
The Mozambican Government has approved exceptional and temporary measures to simplify customs procedures for fuel imports, extending the deadlines for the storage and customs clearance of petroleum products until 31 December 2026, amid ongoing challenges in fuel supply across the country.
The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) considers that one year without new completed kidnappings in the country represents a positive sign for the improvement of the business environment, strengthening confidence among entrepreneurs and investors after more than a decade marked by this type of crime.
The Mozambican Government reaffirmed on Wednesday, 14 October, its commitment to modernising the Machipanda border crossing in Manica Province, a project valued at $30 million, despite a court order suspending the award of the international tender.
