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The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has initiated a full-scale investigation into the procurement of a school bus by Chibuwe Primary School. This follows demonstrations by parents who alleged the bus was purchased for 220,000 dollars without a tender and that its price may have been...

A woman in Hobhouse has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her three-year-old son to death. Police identified the suspect as Netsai Chikuni, who is accused of fatally wounding her son, Ngonidzashe Njerera, in the head and neck. The incident occurred at a residence where Chikuni was visiting...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo met with Turkish Secretary of Defence Industries Haluk Görgün, who announced plans to deepen bilateral defense cooperation. Görgün, leading a delegation of 15 defense companies, stated the goal was to establish sustainable, long-term relations between...

A 12,000-year-old clay figurine discovered at the Nahal Ein Gev II site in northern Israel portrays a woman interacting with a goose, which researchers interpret as one of the world's earliest known mythological scenes. According to a study led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologist...

A new series in The Lancet, authored by 43 international experts, identifies ultra-processed foods as a critical public health threat requiring immediate global policy action. These scientists, including University of São Paulo Professor Carlos Monteiro, who helped coin the term, state that the...

The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique received Luis Sousa Sequeira, the Timorese Ambassador to Mozambique, for an official visit. During the meeting, Mission Force Commander Commodore Cesar Pires Correia outlined the mission's mandate and its current operational...

A White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman included notable guests such as soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and billionaire Elon Musk. Ronaldo, who plays for the Saudi club Al Nassr, was seated near the head table. President Trump mentioned that...

A coalition of donors and the Gabonese government has signed an agreement to protect 34,000 square kilometers of the nation's Congo Basin rainforests. The initiative, called Gabon Infini, will utilize a Project Finance for Permanence model, linking funding to specific government conservation...

Stefan van Niekerk has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Construction for Globeleq, the Africa-focused independent power producer. His role, effective in November 2025, will involve supervising all construction activities for the company's projects across the African continent. He...

The prolonged closure of the Maragra sugar mill in Mozambique's Maputo province is expected to reduce the amount of sugar available on the national market for the current agricultural season. According to the Mozambican Sugar Producers Association, the mill has been non-operational for over two...

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Zambia, marking the first trip by a Chinese premier in 28 years as the country emerges from its financial crisis. The visit underscores China's intent to deepen its presence in the copper-rich nation, which owes Beijing 5.7 billion dollars. China aims to...