Nine candidates have been officially nominated to compete in a parliamentary by-election for the Nkulumane constituency in Bulawayo. The election, scheduled for December 20, was necessitated by the death of the incumbent representative, Desire Moyo, in a vehicle accident.
The candidates include individuals from various political parties and independents. The field consists of Freedom Murechu from Zanu PF, Mothusi Ndlovu representing the Citizens Coalition for Change, and Ethel Sibanda of the MDC-T. Other contenders are Nompilo Ncube Malaba from ZANC, Alson Moyo from the Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters, and Siziba Viyo Vivian from ZAPU. Three independent candidates, Esther Auxilia Zitha, Rodney Donovan Jele, and Mbuso Fuzwayo, will...
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe at the Kremlin for discussions on strengthening bilateral relations. The leaders plan to explore enhanced cooperation in several areas, including diplomacy, trade, agriculture, and energy.
The meeting highlights Russia's expanding influence in various African nations, a development that causes concern for Western powers. Russia maintains an economic relationship with Togo, supplying it with grain. As the world's largest fertilizer exporter, it is a significant resource for the phosphate-producing West African country.
Heineken will transfer its brewery in Bukavu, located in the conflict-ridden eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, to the Mauritian firm Synergy Ventures Holdings Ltd for a symbolic one euro. The Dutch brewer stated this decision was motivated by humanitarian concerns to protect local jobs and prevent the facility's misuse amid ongoing instability. The handover is scheduled for completion before the end of the year.
The brewery lost its operational control earlier this year following advances by M23 rebels, who captured Bukavu. Heineken noted that armed personnel had seized its facilities in the region in June. Under the new agreement, Synergy Ventures will assume all responsibilities for operations, employee safety, and tax payments...
Namibia's central bank governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, will depart from his role at the end of 2025, a year ahead of his scheduled term conclusion. The Bank of Namibia announced its impending departure without providing a reason for the early exit or naming a successor.
Appointed initially in mid-2020, !Gawaxab later received a five-year term set to end in 2026. His tenure included guiding the country's monetary policy through the COVID-19 pandemic and a phase of global economic instability. The central bank credited him with ensuring the successful redemption of a 750 million dollar Eurobond and with expanding the national sovereign wealth fund, the Welwitschia Fund.
The bank also highlighted its achievement in maintaining controlled...
The Mozambican government reports it is closely monitoring attempts by suspended mining companies in Manica province to continue operations through artisanal channels. A Council of Ministers spokesperson, Inocêncio Impissa, stated that authorities are present on the ground to ensure all mining occurs within a proper legal and sustainable framework. He emphasized that any entities found operating illegally are being removed from the area, regardless of ownership.
This enforcement follows the government's late September suspension of all mining licenses in the region. An interministerial commission was established to review licensing and oversee environmental restoration after an inspection revealed severe ecological damage. The...
Nearly 1,600 individuals fled their homes in Muidumbe district, Cabo Delgado province, following attacks by non-state armed groups. According to the International Organization for Migration, the displacement of 490 households occurred over several days beginning in mid-November. The displaced populations sought refuge at three separate sites.
Field assessments indicate that women and children constitute the majority of the new arrivals. Immediate humanitarian needs for the group include food, shelter, and essential non-food items. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence in the province, where insurgent activity has caused thousands of deaths since 2017.
Mozambique's Prime Minister, Benvinda Levi, recently acknowledged...
The Mozambican government has significantly increased its limit for issuing Treasury Bills for the upcoming year. A Ministry of Finance decree sets the 2025 issuance ceiling at 505 billion meticais, nearly double the 2024 limit. Over half of this amount, 345 billion meticais, is allocated for replacing existing debt, while 160 billion meticais is designated for handling the state's cash deficit.
This follows substantial treasury activity in the first three quarters of the year, where the state issued approximately 228.7 billion meticais in bills. The majority of this, nearly 199 billion meticais, was used for replacements, resulting in a net financing of just under 28 billion meticais for expenses after interest payments.
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The Mozambican government has approved a decree integrating the future access road to Beira Port into the network managed by the concessionaire Rede Viária de Moçambique, or Revimo. This concession grants Revimo responsibility for the road's design, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual handover to the state.
This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of port operations within the Beira logistics corridor. Officials expect the new road to alleviate traffic congestion on National Highway Number 6, commonly known as the N6. The overall goal is to increase the corridor's competitiveness and attractiveness for regional trade.
President Daniel Chapo stated that veterans of Mozambique's national liberation struggle serve as an inspiration for overcoming contemporary challenges and advancing economic independence. He made these remarks at the launch of a book authored by retired Lieutenant-General Raimundo Pachinuapa, a prominent figure in the conflict.
The President emphasized that the fighters sacrificed without expectation of personal reward, aiming solely to liberate the land and its people. He praised the values of humility and integrity demonstrated by Pachinuapa and his wife, Marina, describing them as examples for younger generations. Chapo also issued a national appeal for preserving historical memory, encouraging other veterans to record their...
