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Only three cases of Covid-19 reported
MoreThe Mozambican Health Ministry reported on 4 October that the number of positive cases of the Covid-19 respiratory disease identified in the previous 24 hours had fallen to just three.
West International Holding to invest $800 million in Mozambique
MoreWest International Holding (WIH), the Chinese majority shareholder in the “Dugongo” cement company operating in the Mozambican province of Maputo, has promised to invest $800 million to boost industrial development across the country.
Tchumene junction eases traffic around Maputo
MoreThe Tchumene junction, which links the EN4 motorway from South Africa to the Maputo Ring Road, was officially opened to traffic on 23 September. The junction which cost US$16 million has five access ramps to ensure the free flow of traffic from the outer Maputo suburb of Zimpeto to Matola and Moamba on the EN4 motorway.
Inflation of 0.19 per cent in August
MoreThe average level of prices in Mozambique rose by 0.19 per cent in August, according to the latest figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE). This is based on the consumer price indices for the three largest cities (Maputo, Nampula and Beira).
Air France to commence Paris-Maputo flights in December
MoreAir France has announced that from 2 December it will operate flights from Paris to Maputo.
Maputo Trade Fair a success
MoreThe Mozambican government has expressed its satisfaction at the performance of the exhibitors at the 56th edition of Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM), held under a hybrid model, part face-to-face and part virtual, due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over a million fully vaccinated against Covid-19
MoreThe Mozambican health authorities announced on 1 September that to date more than a million people have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Rogerio Zamdamela reappointed governor of Central Bank
MorePresident Filipe Nyusi on 30 August appointed Rogerio Zandamela to a second five year term of office as governor of the Bank of Mozambique.
Significant improvement in Covid-19 situation
MoreThe situation of the Covid-19 pandemic improved significantly in Mozambique in August, with a reduction in new cases of almost 50 per cent, in comparison with July.