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Mozambique: Education and Finance Ministries Discuss Settlement of Outstanding Payments to Teachers

Mozambique’s Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) and Ministry of Finance are discussing mechanisms to settle outstanding payments owed to teachers, including overtime compensation, additional teaching shifts, salaries and career progression entitlements. The two institutions are also seeking financial resources to ensure the printing and distribution of school textbooks for the 2027 academic year.

Society

5 d ago

Maputo: SERNIC Dismantles Clandestine Drug Factory in Magoanine

Mozambique's National Criminal Investigation Service (SERNIC) has dismantled a clandestine drug manufacturing facility in the Magoanine B neighbourhood of Maputo, seizing various pieces of equipment and chemicals used in the processing of illegal substances. The operation led to the arrest of a Mozambican national identified as the tenant of the property where the illegal facility was operating.

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Health

20 Oct 2026

Health Minister Reveals Dismissal of Over 50 Employees for Illegal Practices

Mozambique's Minister of Health, Hussene Isse, has revealed that more than 50 healthcare workers have been dismissed for involvement in illegal practices, including the diversion of medicines, unlawful charges and poor treatment of patients. The dismissals have taken place since the beginning of the current government's term as part of efforts to tackle irregularities within the National Health System.

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Society

19 Oct 2026

Tete: Death Toll from Changara Road Accident Rises to 14

The death toll from a road accident in Mazóe, Changara district, in Mozambique’s Tete province, has risen from 13 to 14 after another victim died on Saturday night, October 17. The collision, involving an interprovincial passenger bus and a minibus used for public transport, also left 16 people injured.

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Justice

16 Oct 2026

Maputo: Trial Begins for 12-Year-Old Accused of Killing Friend After Football Match

The Maputo City Juvenile Court began the trial on Thursday, 15 October, of a 12-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing his 13-year-old friend and neighbour in the Zona Militar neighbourhood of Mozambique's capital, following an alleged dispute after a football match.

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Society

16 Oct 2026

Nampula: Three Men Found Dead, One Decapitated

The Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) have yet to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three men whose bodies were discovered in early October in Nacavala administrative post, Meconta district, in the northern province of Nampula. One of the victims showed signs of decapitation.

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Education

15 Oct 2026

Edson Macuácua Appointed New Minister of Education and Culture

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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Society

14 Oct 2026

Maputo: CIP Denounces Irregularities in 15.5 Million Metical Garbage Truck Purchase

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.

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Security

12 Oct 2026

Chapo Announces Mandatory Collection of Illegal Firearms Starting in January

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has announced that authorities will begin the compulsory collection of illegally held firearms after the voluntary surrender campaign ends in December 2026. The measure is expected to take effect in January 2027, following the expiration of the amnesty period granted to citizens possessing unregistered or illegally held weapons.

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Society

12 Oct 2026

Fire Destroys Supermarket and Three Warehouses in Zimpeto

A massive fire destroyed a supermarket and three warehouses in the Zimpeto neighbourhood of Maputo, putting more than 100 jobs at risk. The blaze broke out on the evening of Saturday, 10 October, and continued until Sunday afternoon, requiring several firefighting teams to battle the flames for approximately 17 hours.

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Society

12 Oct 2026

Three Mozambican Human Trafficking Victims Return Home

Three Mozambican citizens who fell victim to human trafficking in the Central African Republic have returned home following several weeks of diplomatic efforts involving authorities from both countries and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The victims have been in Manica Province, their home region, since Thursday, 8 October.

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Justice

10 Oct 2026

Maputo: 13-Year-Old Accused of Killing Neighbour to Appear Before Juvenile Court

The Maputo Juvenile Court is scheduled to hear the case of a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his 12-year-old neighbour, known as Edy, in the Militar neighbourhood of Maputo, on Thursday, 15 October. Under Mozambican law, children under the age of 16 cannot be held criminally responsible, although they may be subject to educational and corrective measures.

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Society

07 Oct 2026

Maputo Steps Up Enforcement Against Pavement Parking

Maputo Municipality has announced stronger enforcement against vehicles parked on pavements, following continued violations that restrict pedestrian movement across several parts of the capital.

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Culture

07 Oct 2026

Tchakaze Appointed Ambassador of the Casa de Moçambique in Portugal

Mozambican singer Tchakaze, the stage name of Teresa da Graça Rangel Semende, has been appointed Ambassador of the Casa de Moçambique in Portugal and awarded the “Silver Shield” in recognition of her contribution to the promotion of Mozambican culture.

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Justice

07 Oct 2026

Cabo Delgado: Four Kidnap Victims Released After Ransom Payment

Four people kidnapped by terrorists in Maulela village, Ntamba Administrative Post, Nangade District, in Cabo Delgado, were released on Sunday, 4 October, after their families paid a ransom.

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Justice

05 Oct 2026

OAM Calls for Credible Institutions and Respect for the Constitution to Guarantee Peace

The Mozambican Bar Association (OAM) says lasting peace in the country can only be achieved through respect for the Constitution, protection of fundamental rights, an effective justice system and credible institutions.

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Society

04 Oct 2026

Cabo Delgado: Five Killed in Passenger Transport Accident in Ancuabe

At least five people were killed and several others injured after a semi-public passenger vehicle veered off the road and overturned in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province.

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Society

03 Oct 2026

Gaza: Hospital Staff Caught Receiving Money from Patients

Three staff members of Xai-Xai Provincial Hospital, in Gaza Province, were arrested in the act on Friday night while allegedly receiving money from patients in exchange for facilitating access to hospital services.

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Health

30 Sept 2026

Three Researchers From Mozambique Join International Commission on Future Pandemics

Three researchers from the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM), in Maputo Province, have joined an international commission proposing a new approach to preparing for and responding to future pandemics, with particular emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable populations.

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