Tag: Mozambique
National IDs found in Mozambique warehouse stir controversy
By Burnett Munthali A warehouse in Mozambique has become the epicenter of controversy after looters discovered hundreds of national identification cards stored within. The revelation has sparked anger among locals, with many questioning how such vital documents ended up in a private facility instead of being securely distributed to their rightful owners. Read moreMalawi business […]
Political Conflict in Mozambique Takes a Heavy Toll on South Africa
The geopolitical conflict in Mozambique comes at a very delicate time for South Africa, when logistics and the supply chain are under pressure from several other disruptive challenges says Dr. Juanita Maree, Chief Executive of the Southern Africa Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF). South Africa’s business sector has voiced concern over the Southern Africa Development […]
Mozambique’s ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll
Daniel Chapo will become the first Mozambican president born after independence in 1975
Malawi Embassy in Mozambique Issues Travel Advisory Amid Planned Lockdown and Protests
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Embassy in Mozambique has issued a strong advisory to all Malawians and commuters traveling through Mozambique, urging them to exercise caution due to a planned two-day lockdown in the country. The advisory follows peaceful demonstrations set to take place from Thursday, October 24, to Friday, October 25, in protest of […]
Mozambique Catholic Bishops Urge Election Commission to Halt Fraudulent Results Announcement
By Burnett Munthali Catholic Bishops in Mozambique have called on the country’s Election Commission to refrain from announcing and confirming the results of the recent election, citing widespread fraud. In a strongly-worded statement, the Bishops expressed concern over numerous reports of pre-filled ballot boxes and fraudulent voting centers, which have caused many citizens to lose […]
Analysts Warn Malawi Could Face Mozambique-Style Political Unrest Ahead of 2025 Polls
By Burnett Munthali Political analysts are warning that Malawi may experience similar political unrest to Mozambique if political stakeholders resist change and evade a transparent electoral process ahead of the 2025 elections. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionPolitical expert Vincent Rangel emphasized the need for Malawi to engage all stakeholders and […]
Concerns arise over Smartmatic EMDs in Mozambique as violence erupts
By Burnett Munthali In Mozambique, significant concerns have emerged regarding the Smartmatic Electronic Marking Devices (EMDs) following allegations of electoral misconduct. Reports indicate that these machines, which are intended to streamline the voting process, have been mismanaged, leading to serious accusations of electoral fraud. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsThe situation has […]
Mozambique’s Tete coal on track following Malawi rail link repair
FILE – Construction workers at one of the sites while the Balaka-Lilongwe line was being rehabilitated. [File photo: Bulk Materials International] The finalisation of a bulk rail rehabilitation project in Malawi linking the capital of Lilongwe with Balaka in the south has paved the way for the resumption of both thermal and coking coal exports from Mozambique […]