Cruise season hots up Oct 15, 2009
A full schedule of long and short cruises to Mozambique and the Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Comores, Mauritius and Reunion continues through to April 2010. "Over 46 000 passengers have already booked cruises on MSC Sinfonia which makes it quite obvious that the ship has proved a major hit with the South African travelling public," said Allan Foggit, director of Starlight Cruises, the general sales agents for MSC Crociere in South Africa. (iAfrica.com)
Indian Ocean nations test tsunami alerts Oct 14, 2009
Countries participating include Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and East Timor. (Additional reporting by Olivia Rondonuwu and Dicky Kristanto in Jakarta; Writing by Ed Davies; Editing by Sara Webb). (AlertNet)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Tunisia, Nigeria go to the wire Oct 13, 2009
France-based striker Issam Jomaa struck in the first minute as Tunisia won 1-0 against Kenya in Rades while Victor Nsofor of Spanish club Malaga netted three minutes into stoppage time as Nigeria pipped Mozambique 1-0 in Abuja ... Tunisia visit Mozambique and Nigeria travel to Kenya and while the two hosts have been out of the World Cup reckoning for some time, they are fighting to finish third and claim a place at the 2010 African Nations Cup in Angola ... All seemed lost for three-time World... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Liberia: Rainy Season Deadly for Pregnant Women Oct 3, 2009
Medical studies performed in Senegal, Gambia, and Mozambique have shown significant increases in maternal mortality during the rainy season. Overall, researchers conclude that several factors contribute to the seasonal spike, including a higher rate of malaria and reduced access to health services. (allAfrica.com)
Feeling the pulse of pulses Sep 24, 2009
Myanmar is the main source of supply of pulses to India, while recently some African countries like Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique have also entered in a smaller way. Australia, Russia, Ukraine, Canada are the major supplier of chick peas and yellow peas (1. (India Times)
Malaria 1,2,3 Sep 23, 2009
Malaria is also considered to be a threat to travellers visiting the lower lying areas such as Swaziland, and it is encountered throughout Mozambique, Zimbabwe and much of Botswana. Northern Namibia is also a malaria area. (iAfrica.com)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Sep 23, 2009
Mozambique convicts dig for their dinner. Most Afghans just want the election to be over. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
By Debbie's side Sep 23, 2009
Page last updated at 01:32 GMT, Wednesday, 23 September 2009 02:32 UK. Debbie Purdy's husband helping her die. (BBC News -- UK)
BBC 'arrogant' over money-making Sep 23, 2009
Page last updated at 23:45 GMT, Tuesday, 22 September 2009 00:45 UK. Sir Michael Lyons is in charge of the BBC Trust. (BBC News -- UK)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier France evacuates wounded peacekeepers to NairobiDeath toll in Mogadishu suicide attacks on AMISOM now 21Ugandan Army confirms attacks on its peacekeeping forces in SomaliaBelgian marines rescue 38 shipwrecked Somalis in Gulf of Aden DR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation3 journalists report death threats in DRCJoseph Kabila assumes chairmanship of SADCBelgian Minister of Cooperation expected in DRC Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Zimbabwe gets new airlineHarare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - A new airline, Vicfalls Airways, has been set up in Zimbabwe to tap into growing domestic and regionaltravel business, officials said Tuesday. 22/09/2009 Full Text... Sep 22, 2009
He said apart from domestic routes, the airline would fly to Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. "This is an opportune time for us to start trading. The World Cup (in South Afri ca) tournament is around the corner and the global financial crisis seems to be abating, making market entry less difficult," he said. (Panapress.com)
Kenya: Nation's Porous Borders and Corrupt Officials Have Turned the Country Into a Major Transit Point for Human Smugglers Sep 21, 2009
Kenya was described as a source and transit country while Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique were all named as transit countries. The specific interest in the movement of men was due to the recognition of a gap in data collection and analysis: most research on trafficking focuses on women, says the report written by an IOM "independent" consultant Christopher Horwood. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia: Taylor Denies Ordering Assassination of Rebel Chief Sep 11, 2009
Dismissing Mr. Smith's claims that the war was like a regional war, Mr. Taylor told the judges today that "I don't accept that at all. If we say so, then it should have gone to Guinea or Ivory Coast. Why didn't the war in Mozambique spur conflicts in other countries?". Mr. Taylor dismissed Mr. Smith's work as a "one man workshop." Mr. Smith, he said "wrote a lot of nonsense across the African continent.". (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Okocha Returns to Eagles Sep 9, 2009
After Sunday's 2-2 draw with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, Nigeria will host Mozambique on October 10 while the Super Eagles will travel to Nairobi for the match against Kenya in November, that will likely decide the winner of the Group B ticket to South Africa between Nigeria and Tunisia. But yesterday, after the storming meeting, it was agreed that the technical depth of the present coaching crew would need to be upgraded if the country still hopes to make it to the World Cup finals next... (allAfrica.com)
High security in Jo'burg Sep 8, 2009
We decided to heed all your suggestions and booked a three-day safari in Kruger National Park, a massive expanse of land that borders Mozambique and a bit of Zimbabwe. (Thanks for the idea. (CNN -- Travel)
Mozambique: Markets Too Far for Farmers' Profit Sep 1, 2009
com: Mozambique: Markets Too Far for Farmers' Profit (Page 1 of 1). Mozambique: Markets Too Far for Farmers' Profit ... Lago District August is peak tomato season in the Niassa province of northwest Mozambique, and farmers are bringing bucket-loads of tomatoes to sell to Nkwichi Lodge, one of the few buyers of local produce in the region. (allAfrica.com)
Mozambique: U.S. to Grant U.S.$2 Billion to Mozambique over the Next Five Years Aug 28, 2009
com: Mozambique: U.S. to Grant U.S.$2 Billion to Mozambique over the Next Five Years (Page 1 of 1). Mozambique: U.S. to Grant U.S.$2 Billion to Mozambique over the Next Five Years ... 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). (allAfrica.com)
Dubai World puts African tourism projects on hold Aug 7, 2009
Among the plans that have been announced are a $200-million golf and beach resort in Mozambique, a 5-star island beach hotel in Senegal and $230 million worth of tourism facilities in Rwanda. Dubai World's retrenchment comes amid an unprecedented cost-cutting drive within the company, which has interests in real estate, port operations, tourism and financial services. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
What kills terror? Politics & policing Aug 6, 2009
Among the successful examples given in the study are the arrest of members of terrorist groups as the Liberation Front of Quebec in Canada, and various black liberation or white supremacist groups in the USA. Cooption into the political process and giving up of arms was seen in the case of Renamo in Mozambique and the April 19 movement in Colombia. Only a small proportion 7%, to be precise was finished off by the use of force, as in the case of the Tupamaros in Peru which was wiped out... (India Times, India)
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 ... He has decided to bring his own food and doctor, plus four body guards during this travel to Mozambique ... He has decided to bring his own food and doctor, plus four body guards during this travel to Mozambique. (allAfrica.com)
Foreign investors snap up African farmland Aug 2, 2009
"The final frontier for finding alpha" Susan Payne, a red-haired British woman, is the CEO of the largest land fund in southern Africa, which currently includes 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres), mainly in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique. Payne hopes to raise half a billion euros from investors. (Salon)
After circling the world, man builds his own ways to travel Jul 29, 2009
I was involved in building two new railways - one in Sudan and one from Rhodesia to Mozambique," Reterink said. Reterink enjoyed traveling to far-flung, around-the-globe places as a young man. "When I was young, it was possible to go to the docks and sign on with a freight ship as a sea hand. They wouldn't pay any (or low) wages, but you could go wherever you wanted to go. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dow Jones Wins South African Tourism Contract for Media Analysis, Measurement and Evaluation Jul 28, 2009
Dow Jones will provide media intelligence across South African Tourism's 15 target markets: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Southern African Development Community (Botswana, Mozambique), Australia, China, India, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK and USA, in eight languages (English, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Dutch and Portuguese). "The next three years is a hugely important period for South African Tourism. With more than 450,000 people expected to travel to the 2010... (PR Newswire)
Zambia: Dialogue Key to Beating Economic Challenges, Says Banda Jul 28, 2009
The other previous Smart Partnership conferences have been held in Malaysia, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho and Barbados. Meanwhile, CHARLES MANGWATO reports from Kampala that President Banda has arrived to attend the 19th Smart Partnership Movement Dialogue, which was expected to open yesterday. (allAfrica.com)
East Africa: It's Internet on Steroids, Say Social Networkers Jul 26, 2009
These were some of the comments in blogosphere by those who had sampled the good things to come as the undersea cable was commissioned in Kenya, South Africa, India, Tanzania and Mozambique simultaneously ... I live in Northern Mozambique and I cannot be as excited even though internet is some faster I think it a bit much too say it is like internet on steroids. (allAfrica.com)
Catch a wake up! Jul 16, 2009
The company has started marketing its motor scooters in Mozambique ... Mozambique is the ideal market in which to launch an African operation, he added, because fuel in that country is expensive, roads are becoming increasingly congested as the economy gathers momentum, and many people in rural areas travel long distances to get to work in the cities ... 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)
Moz mine mayhem Jul 15, 2009
Article By: At least 12 informal miners died after the mine they were working on collapsed in the Mavago district of Niassa province in northern Mozambique, local media reported on Wednesday. The state controlled daily Noticias cited Niassa provincial governor, Arnaldo Bimbe, who confirmed the miners died after the mine in Missauize village collapsed and buried them. (iAfrica.com)
Saving for a holiday Jul 15, 2009
Both Africa (Malawi, Mozambique and Kenya) and South East Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia) have options that are more suited to the South African pocket. Cost saving tips for your holiday. (iAfrica.com)
Zim in arrears again Jul 6, 2009
Article By: Zimbabwe's electricity utility owes Mozambique's hydro-electric power company Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) at least $50-million, according to media reports on Sunday. Mozambique's national news agency AIM quoted Mozambican Energy minister Salvador Namburete as saying that while its neighbour was failing to pay its bill, there were no immediate plans to switch power off, as the supply constituted Mozambique's helping its neighbour recover from its economic crisis ... Last year... (iAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe vows to pull troops out of diamond fields Jul 5, 2009
The report also noted illegal digging and processing of diamonds in Marange, and called for stricter controls to stop diamond smuggling across the porous eastern border with neighboring Mozambique. Mpofu reportedly told the Kimberly delegation that the coalition government, formed between Mugabe and Tsvangirai in February, planned to relocate villagers away from the diamond fields and find investors to help provide security. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Four Comoros Islands of the In... Jul 5, 2009
Beautiful but poor, the volcanic Comores archipelago lies between Mozambique and Madagascar. It is hardly known outside East Africa and Francophone Indian Ocean areas. (Suite101.com)
Mozambique: International Court Denies Targetting Africa Jul 4, 2009
com: Mozambique: ICC Judge Denies 'Targeting' Continent (Page 1 of 1). Mozambique: ICC Judge Denies 'Targeting' Continent. (allAfrica.com)
Farm attackers denied bail Jul 2, 2009
The matter against the seven men and two women, who include Lesotho and Mozambique citizens, was postponed to 7 July. They allegedly robbed a domestic worker of her cellphone at gunpoint on the farm on 8 June. (iAfrica.com)
Yemen jet crashes with 150 on board Jun 30, 2009
The Comoros covers three small volcanic islands, Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli, in the Mozambique channel, 300 km (190 miles) northwest of Madagascar and a similar distance east of the African mainland. A hijacked Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 crashed into the sea off the Comoros islands in 1996, killing 125 of 175 passengers and crew. (India Times, India)
One Man's Plan To Save A Natural Treasure Jun 29, 2009
Greg Carr is using his wealth to help some of the poorest people in Africa by attracting more tourists to their neighborhood - the national park of Gorongosa in Mozambique ... Mozambique, in East Africa, is a country of spectacular beauty, but it's been laid waste by decades of war, by malaria and by HIV. ... Gorongosa spreads across the heart of Mozambique, a country that lies along the east coast of Southern Africa on the Indian Ocean. (CBS News)
Carbon Footprint Calculator Enables First-ever Country By Country Comparison Jun 27, 2009
The national average per capita footprints varied from 1 ton of carbon dioxide equivalents per year in African countries such as Malawi and Mozambique, to roughly 30 tons per year in industrialized countries such as the USA and Luxembourg. The authors also found that food and services are a bigger contributor to the carbon footprint in countries with lower incomes, while mobility travel -- and the consumption of manufactured goods result in the greatest greenhouse gas emissions in countries with... (Science Daily)
AfDB Approves U.S.$ 181 Million for Nacala Road Corridor Project Jun 25, 2009
72 million loan to Mozambique and UA 14. 320 million loan to Malawi will be used to finance a segment of the road, designed to provide Malawi, Zambia and the interior of Mozambique with an improved road transport linkage to the port of Nacala and improve transport services, accessibility of the communities in the area to markets and social services, thereby contributing to poverty reduction ... The Nacala Road Corridor project comprises 1033km of road works and two one-stop border posts between... (allAfrica.com)
Petronas Profit Falls 14%, First Decline in Seven Years, on Demand, Costs Jun 25, 2009
The increase in reserves came from discoveries in Turkmenistan and Mozambique, Hassan said. Petronas has operations in countries including Sudan, Vietnam, Australia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Where to watch whales in SA Jun 24, 2009
Humpback whales are about the same size as southern right whales (around 15m), and are often seen off our coast between July and November as they move between Mozambique to calve and breed, and Antarctica, where they feed. Breaching: This is when the whale leaps out of the water and lands on its side or back. (iAfrica.com)
NTPC, Coal India to buy mining assets Jun 24, 2009
MUMBAI: State-owned utility National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and the largest coal producer Coal India are in advanced stages of acquiring mining assets in Mozambique, Indonesia and Australia, as the new government firms up plans to meet the growing energy demand. While NTPC is focussing on Mozambique and Indonesia, Coal India is all set to sign a joint venture agreement with the Mozambique government and has also shortlisted mining firms in Australia and Indonesia, according to top... (India Times)
Arise Africa in video Jun 22, 2009
Designers who showcased their collections on 16 June Youth Day included Eric Raisina from Madagascar, Taibo Bacar from Mozambique and Thulare Monareng from South Africa. These designers shared the secrets of the collections with us as we explored Arise Africa Fashion Week. (iAfrica.com)
Lion World Tours Launches African Auction Site, Five-Star Properties at the Best Prices, An Establiished Tour Operator with an Innovative Idea! Jun 17, 2009
The Auctions section of the web site will launch with two unique trips upon which to bid - these first two trips will highlight South Africa, however, trips will be added frequently to countries such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, etc. The bidding for each of these trips will typically last for ten days. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Zim falls back on Eskom Jun 17, 2009
Power was lost from Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe's two main internal suppliers Hwange Power Station and Kariba. The state Zesa power utility had to fall back on emergency supplies from Eskom. (iAfrica.com)
Africa means business Jun 16, 2009
In fact, as a result of foreign interest and the other factors listed (greater sophistication in the financial markets and the expansion of economies on the supply side), the IMF says that a select group of countries Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are now stable enough to rank as emerging markets. South Africas contribution to the continent cannot be underrated. (iAfrica.com)
Yes you can! 8 great trips that give back Jun 16, 2009
Fair trade in MozambiqueStay at this eco-friendly resort on an idyllic beach and you'll give the local fishermen jobsas well as help send their kids to school. The coast of Northern Mozambique is a laboratory for combining breathtaking beauty with practical preservation. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Rats to detect TB Jun 6, 2009
The agency, named Apopo, who trains African pouch rats to sniff out land mines and detect TB in Mozambique and Tanzania, said in its newsletter, Herorat, it plans to train African pouched rats to sniff out the disease in Cape Town. The company's CEO, Christophe Cox, and consultant in health and economics, Renaud de Hemptinne, travelled to Cape Town last week to study the viability of the programme. (iAfrica.com)
Africa comes to Mother Jun 6, 2009
Tweedie said that former president Nelson Mandela's wife Graca Machel who would attend the forum in her capacity as president of the Foundation for Community Development in Mozambique had been particularly supportive of the forum in its endeavour to address women's issues. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Spreading the love? Jun 2, 2009
Mozambique has set up an inter-ministerial cabinet dedicated to the World Cup. The capital Maputo's airport is under full reconstruction and a national stadium is being built on the outskirts. (iAfrica.com)
'Having healthy staff translates into healthy business' May 31, 2009
He said Liberty Health Blue had already launched in Uganda and Kenya, would launch in Mozambique in June and in Nigeria in July ... If a member from Uganda fell ill while in Mozambique, they would still be able to access treatment. (Business Report, South Africa)
* Coach in firing line as Nigeria draw May 31, 2009
Amodu, who faced a furious backlash from supporters following the goalless draw against Mozambique in their opening World Cup qualifier, must now prepare for Tuesdays friendly with France and, more pointedly, next Sundays competitive clash with Kenya in Abuja against a backdrop of increasing unrest. A group of Nigeria supporters clashed with stewards at Fulhams stadium on Friday after they were told to take down a banner calling for Amodus dismissal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Group Five ditches Moz May 23, 2009
The construction of a planned US$5-billion oil refinery in northern Mozambique has been put on hold after a major investor pulled out, state media reported on Friday ... Mozambique was to receive a third of the oil refined, with the remainder designated for export ... Mozambique's only oil refinery closed 24 years ago, leaving it dependent on fuel imports. (iAfrica.com)
Pitt unveils Center for Global Health May 11, 2009
Already Pitt is working on pandemic preparedness in Thailand, improvements in children's health in India, control of mosquito-borne viruses in Brazil, and treatment of HIV/AIDS in Mozambique. It also has been modeling the spread of swine flu while helping to develop a vaccine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tanzania: Pan-Africanism in Mwalimu Nyerere's Thought May 9, 2009
But when I travel or meet foreigners, I have to answer questions about Somalia, Liberia, Rwanda, Burundi and Zaire, as in the past I used to answer questions about Mozambique, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia or South Africa. . (allAfrica.com)
City Bowl rentals booming May 5, 2009
Booming tourism in Mozambique is giving rise to attractive hospitality investment opportunities ... Booming tourism in Mozambique is giving rise to attractive hospitality investment opportunities. (iAfrica.com)
Renaissance Bruin Apr 30, 2009
After learning about Ference's experience, Chara hooked on with Right To Play and visited Mozambique last summer. He then climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as a fund-raiser. (Boston Globe)
Swine flu: Don't panic Apr 29, 2009
The National Ports Authority could not immediately provide information on its vigilance plans, while neighbouring Mozambique had already placed its ports of entry on high alert, according to Radio Mozambique. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Eskom to light up 2010 Apr 29, 2009
SAPP members include electricity producers in Mozambique, Botswana, Angola and Namibia as well as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Lesotho are also members. (iAfrica.com)
DA slams 'muted' response Apr 29, 2009
Meanwhile, in the rest of Africa, Mozambique had placed its ports of entry on high alert, Nigerian authorities said they were ready to cope and Egypt's lower house of Parliament called for about 250000 pigs there to be slaughtered, new agencies reported. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
New cruise ship for SA! Apr 28, 2009
Article By: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:09 Starlight Cruises, South Africas only operator of regular cruises from and around the South African coast, has announced that the luxury liner MSC Sinfonia will operate cruises from Durban to destinations in the Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel from November 2009. At 58 600 tons and hosting close to 2100 passengers, the MSC Sinfonia will be the largest and most luxurious ship to have ever operated from a South African port. (iAfrica.com)
Women in power: Even Rwanda has more Apr 18, 2009
India's poor scorecard in inclusion of women in governance is poorer than Rwanda, Angola, Mozambique and Costa Rica ... India's poor scorecard in inclusion of women in governance is poorer than Rwanda, Angola, Mozambique and Costa Rica. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Pricey car? Get proper cover Apr 16, 2009
Last Updated: 07:07am 30 Mar 2009. 11 24 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.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 ... The Chinese have also injected $60m to construct a stadium in Mozambique which hopes to attract Portuguese-speaking teams in 2010. (iAfrica.com)
Corus to save 1bn pound in 2009-10 Apr 11, 2009
The Tata Steel group also plans to secure Corus raw material base by investing in development of three key properties in South Africa, Canada and Mozambique ... It is already developing coking coal 00004000 blocks in Mozambique. (India Times)
Tata Steel: Production in SA next year Apr 11, 2009
The company is currently focussing on South Africa and Canada and looking at coal blocks in Mozambique, Muthuraman said ... The coal block in Mozambique, in which Tata Steel has 35% stake, is under exploratory stage and the reserve is pegged at 2. (India Times)
A texting entrepreneur embodies spirit of a new Rwanda Apr 10, 2009
" Pay the electric bill on a cellphone Text-messaging guru Gasana agrees. Those who use his service to pay for their electricity buy small scratch cards that have a code signifying a prepaid amount. When they enter the code into their cellphones, the electricity is turned on for their house for the period of time they purchased. This system has created thousands of jobs throughout the country for small-time dealers who sell the cards and earn a 5 percent commission. The system is seen as a model... (Christian Science Monitor)
World Bank to provide 500 million dollars to boost trade, Apr 8, 2009
Existing complementary projects include the Beira Railway, and the Roads and Coastal Shipping Projects in Mozambique, and the Malawi Infrastructure Sector Investment Project. Planned complementary projects include a multi-modal transport project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
