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Biometric data to be collected in the United Kingdom for issuing identity cards and passports
MoreImportant information: Between 4 and 8 March biometric data will be collected in the United Kingdom for the issuing of identity cards and passports. Interested parties are invited to book a date and time for data collection by calling 0207 383 3800, from Monday to Friday, between 10am and 1pm.
Mozambican jazz artist wins prestigious international award
MoreRenowned Mozambican saxophonist and composer Moreira Chonguica has been honoured by the South African Music Awards (SAMA) in the “Rest of Africa” category for his album Sounds of Peace.
New record for Port of Beira
MoreThe central Mozambican port of Beira set a new record when this month it received the container vessel “MV Floriana VI”.
AfDB to provide US$162 million for Mpanda Nkuwa
MoreThe African Development Bank (AfDB) intends to disburse US$162 million for the implementation of the Mpanda Nkuwa hydroelectric project on the Zambezi River, about 60 kilometres downstream from the existing Cahora Bassa dam, in the central Mozambican province of Tete.
Zambezia exports 372,000 tons of ilmenite
MoreThe district of Pebane, in the central province of Zambezia, exported over 372,000 tons of ilmenite (iron titanium oxide) between 2020 and 2022, as a result of the growth in the mining of titanium-bearing heavy mineral sands.
Syrah Resources graphite project using solar power plant
MoreThe Australian mining company Syrah Resources has announced that it has begun using its 11.25 Megawatt solar plant to power over a third of its electricity requirements for the Balama graphite mine in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado.
President Nyusi urges Italian companies to prioritise local content
MorePresident Filipe Nyusi on 13 October invited Italian companies operating in the country to prioritise local content as a way of promoting and valuing Mozambican products.
Irish aid for reintegration of Renamo fighters
MoreThe Irish Foreign and Defence Minister, Micheal Martin, on 21 July, announced the grant of a further million euros (US$1.1 million) to support the reintegration into Mozambican society of former militiamen of the country’s main opposition party, Renamo.
Mozambique to allocate ten per cent of tax on mining revenues to support communities
MoreMozambique will allocate ten per cent of tax revenues from mining and hydrocarbon production to structuring projects in the provinces and to supporting local communities.