Think Big with an African Ocean Safari Nov 21, 2009
First get yourself (by plane from Johannesburg or car from Maputo) to Inhambane, a sleepy town on the southern coast. Then head to Tofo Beach, where a number of operators offer $40, two-hour speedboat trips. (Time.com)
•World Cup qualifying latest Nov 15, 2009
Nigeria qualified a point ahead of Tunisia who suffered the heartbreak of conceding an 83rd-minute goal from Mozambique's Dario Monteiro in Maputo. Group Three. (CNN -- International)
Africa: Most of Continent Provides 'Prosperous Emerging Markets' - CEO [interview] Nov 3, 2009
If you look at our flagship hotel in Maputo, the Cardoso, that's now running at 85 percent occupancy. We did a public-private partnership with the local council to refurbish a local park, which has worked fantastically well. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Attempt to Smuggle U.S.$1,5 Million Backfires Oct 24, 2009
Police spokesperson Pedro Cossa told reporters in Maputo on Tuesday that the 29-year-old woman, whose name was not revealed, was caught on Tuesday last week while trying to cross the border between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Tunisia, Nigeria go to the wire Oct 13, 2009
But the North Africans, seeking a record-equalling fourth consecutive World Cup appearance by an African team, could not build on the early advantage and must win in Maputo to be certain of qualifying. Algeria came from behind to defeat Rwanda 3-1 in Blida and regain a three-point advantage over African champions Egypt, who will host a top-of-the-table Group C clash next month. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mozambique: Markets Too Far for Farmers' Profit Sep 1, 2009
" Nkwichi is located in one of the poorest areas in Mozambique, the northern Lago district, about 3,000 km from Mozambique's capital city Maputo and two hours by boat from the closest town, on Likoma Island in Malawi. It is estimated that for the average yearly income for the district's population of approximately 35,000 people is less than 100 U.S. dollars. Contributing around $100,000 a year into the local economy in the form of staff salaries and local purchasing, Nkwichi plays an extremely... (allAfrica.com)
Mozambique: U.S. to Grant U.S.$2 Billion to Mozambique over the Next Five Years Aug 28, 2009
Maputo The United States Government will disburse two billion US dollars for the implementation of a number of projects in Mozambique over the next five years, mainly in the health, education and agriculture sectors, reports Thursday's issue of the daily (Diario de Mocambique). Currently projects financed by the US administration in Mozambique amount to over 350 billion US dollars a year, of which 250 million US dollars are earmarked for the health sector. (allAfrica.com)
Madagascar: Rivals to Meet in Top-Level Summit Aug 5, 2009
Preparations are on the way in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, for a summit on Friday that will for the first time bring together all four previous heads of state of Madagascar to seek solutions to the problems that have provoked unrest in the country ... Four delegations will attend the summit in Maputo ... Two flights organised by the Southern African Development Community, the regional grouping which is mediating in the crisis, were scheduled to depart for Maputo from the town of Ivato on... (allAfrica.com)
Airport drug busts: R107m Jul 19, 2009
Earlier this week, border control officials seized a bag containing five kilograms of cocaine which was destined for Maputo. On Monday, a South American national was arrested after one kilogram of cocaine was found in her bag. (iAfrica.com)
Catch a wake up! Jul 16, 2009
The first outlet to sell Vuka scooters beyond South African borders opened in Maputo in June 2009 ... A second Vuka outlet is due to open before the end of July in Inhambane, located 470km northeast of Maputo in southern Mozambique. (iAfrica.com)
Zim in arrears again Jul 6, 2009
Namburete told the Maputo-based news agency that in April, Zimbabwe's minister of energy visited Maputo to negotiate for more time to pay until the country was "organised". "Naturally this is a political agreement, but the parties to the agreement, HCB and ZESA need to sit down and set out specific dates for the repayment of the credit," said Namburete. (iAfrica.com)
Mozambique: International Court Denies Targetting Africa Jul 4, 2009
Maputo Claims that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is "targeting" Africa, and is in the service of Western interests, are the result of disinformation, according a Brazilian ICC judge, Sylvia Steiner, interviewed in Friday's issue of the independent daily "O Pais". Steiner was one of the speakers at this week's conference on the ICC, organised in Maputo by the Mozambican Bar Association (OAM). (allAfrica.com)
Group Five ditches Moz May 23, 2009
In March, Mozambican firm Oilmoz announced that it has received funds to conduct a feasibility study for an oil refinery to be built in partnership with Shell Global Solutions, a unit of Royal Dutch Shell, south of Maputo. Mozambique's only oil refinery closed 24 years ago, leaving it dependent on fuel imports. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: No A (H1N1) Cases - Reality Or Poor Lab Facilities? May 9, 2009
Most African countries have signed the Maputo Declaration pledging to develop and implement national laboratory policies, build laboratory capacity as part of their primary healthcare strategy and set up integrated laboratory networks at the community, district, regional and national levels for quality assurance training and sending samples from one laboratory to the next, said FIND's Roscigno. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
China eye key 2010 role Apr 16, 2009
Mozambique this week signed a $75 million contract with China's Anhui Foreign Construction Group to renovate Maputo International Airport ahead of the World Cup. With the world famous Kruger National Park and 2010 host city Nelspruit (Mbombela) just a hop away, Mozambique is determined to make the most of the opportunities presented by 2010. (iAfrica.com)
Opinion piece: Expathetic Apr 1, 2009
This man began his monologue by telling me that he intended to fly the two hours from Pemba to Maputo and back to mark his cross beside the leathery face of Freedom Fronts Pieter Mulder. I have nothing against Pieter Mulder, nor do I have anything against his amazingly leathery face. (iAfrica.com)
Nigeria, Cameroon face stiff opposition for World Cup spots Mar 28, 2009
Shaibu Amodus side start their campaign tomorrow with a difficult away trip to Mozambique, knowing that anything but a victory in Maputo would put huge pressure on the team. The Eagles of Carthage, as the Tunisian side are called, travel to Nairobi, where they face Kenya. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Nigeria: Missing Money - Police Restrict Bolaji Ojo-Oba's Movement Mar 24, 2009
The team officials were supposed to leave yesterday (Monday) for South Africa where the Eagles players have been scheduled to resume their camping before moving to Maputo Saturday. A police source hinted that efforts are being made to establish how and where the money was changed, and who handled the transaction. (allAfrica.com)
