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Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for greater investment in the creative industries, arguing that culture and the arts should not only help preserve national identity but also generate income for artists and contribute to the country’s economy.
Mozambique has requested access to military archives held in Portugal to deepen research into the country’s national liberation struggle and complete historical records related to Mozambican combatants.
Mozambique and South Korea have strengthened cooperation in the energy sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding focused on knowledge sharing, policy cooperation and the development of projects linked to natural resources and industry.
Mozambique’s Ministry of Health (MISAU) has introduced a traceability seal for medicines and medical supplies distributed through the National Health Service (SNS), in a move aimed at strengthening control and preventing theft and diversion.
Public minibus operators in Maputo City will be required to use standardised route identification signs, in a move aimed at improving monitoring and making it easier for passengers to identify and report irregularities.
A former Anthropic employee says people working directly with artificial intelligence are “genuinely scared” by the speed of the technology’s development and the risks it could pose to humanity.
Elon Musk has once again called for greater control over the development of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems, as concerns grow over the speed of technological progress and the risks associated with its use.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his country’s support for Russia in the war against Ukraine and expressed his intention to deepen cooperation with Moscow.
Indonesian authorities have resumed search operations for 129 people missing after a ferry sank while travelling between the islands of Java and Borneo. At least six people have died in the accident.
Nigeria’s National Assembly has banned all official visits by Nigerian representatives to South Africa in response to continuing violence against immigrants in the country.
A shortage of transport is affecting the work of justice institutions in KaMubukwana Municipal District, in Maputo City, including the timely presentation of detainees before judicial authorities.
Vilankulo district, in Inhambane Province, now has a new District Judicial Court, inaugurated by President Daniel Chapo.
The Mozambican government is preparing to approve regulations for the new Mining Law in the coming days, as part of efforts to reorganise the sector, strengthen oversight and reduce risks linked to illegal mining activities.
ANAMOLA has appointed James Njiji as interim secretary-general, replacing Messias Uarreno, who was removed from the position after about a year in office.
The Aliança Nacional para um Moçambique Livre e Autónomo (ANAMOLA), led by Venâncio Mondlane, has removed Messias Luís Cipriano Uarreno from the position of Secretary-General and appointed James Mlando Fausto Njiji to serve in the role on an interim basis.
ANAMOLA president Venâncio Mondlane has reported the death of Ilídio Facitela Gustavo, a party mobiliser in Morrumbene district, Inhambane Province, saying the victim was one of the witnesses listed for his trial before the Supreme Court.
João Muchine Mudema has been appointed by FRELIMO’s Political Commission to serve as the party’s interim First Secretary in Maputo City until internal elections are held in the capital.
RENAMO’s head of mobilisation, Geraldo Carvalho, has defended the leadership of Ossufo Momade and called for unity within the party as internal opposition to the current president continues to grow.
Mozambique’s Ministry of Health (MISAU) expects more than six million cases of disease during the 2026/2027 rainy season, with malaria, febrile syndrome, diarrhoea, cholera, meningitis and measles among the main health concerns.
Grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep may seem harmless, but experts warn that it can cause pain, tooth damage and sleep problems without the person realising it immediately.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to spread and has now reached a seventh province, increasing concern among health authorities.
Domestic workers in Mozambique are set to benefit from new labour protections, including written employment contracts, mandatory registration with the Social Security system, paid leave and stronger safeguards against harassment.
The Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) have arrested a 37-year-old man in Maputo City on suspicion of assaulting and raping a 71-year-old woman in the Urbanização neighbourhood.
The Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) have arrested a man in Maputo City suspected of posing as a traffic police officer to inspect vehicles and illegally collect money from motorists.
