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**A major fire broke out on Sunday morning, November 1, at the Oncology Department of Maputo Central Hospital (HCM), a medical facility responsible for diagnosing, treating and monitoring cancer patients. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unknown.**
According to the newspaper O País, teams from the National Public Rescue Service (SENSAP) were deployed to the hospital to contain the flames and provide emergency assistance.
So far, authorities have not released official information regarding possible casualties, material losses or the extent of the areas affected by the fire.
The incident has raised concerns about the potential disruption of specialised medical services, particularly the continuity of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy. However, there has been no official confirmation of any suspension of these services.
Following the incident, Maputo Mayor Rasaque Manhique announced plans to visit the hospital on Sunday morning to assess the situation, evaluate the damage and identify potential support needs.
The Maputo Municipal Council expressed concern over the incident and confirmed its willingness to cooperate with the relevant authorities in responding to the emergency and supporting affected patients, healthcare professionals and other individuals.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire or provide an official assessment of the damage caused by the blaze.T
Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) has announced scheduled power outages for Saturday, 31 October, and Sunday, 1 November, affecting several areas of Maputo City and the provinces of Gaza, Sofala, Manica and Zambézia, as part of preventive and corrective maintenance work on electricity infrastructure.
The Mozambican Government and the Mozambican Federation of Road Transport Operators' Associations (FEMATRO) have reached an agreement to increase fares for semi-collective passenger transport services in the Greater Maputo metropolitan area by five meticais, with the new rates expected to take effect on 7 November 2026.
The Mozambican Government has approved new restrictions on the importation of sliced bread, introducing mandatory prior licensing, specific fees and limits on imported quantities as part of measures aimed at protecting the domestic bakery industry and stimulating local production. The new regulations will take effect on 27 November 2026.
Mozambican politician Venâncio Mondlane has pledged to expose alleged irregularities and political interference in state institutions during his trial, scheduled for 17 November at the Supreme Court, describing the proceedings as an opportunity to reveal what he claims are mechanisms of political influence over Mozambique's justice system.
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