Cyclone Gombe brings death and destruction in Mozambique; Hidden debts verdict set for 1 August

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 11 March 2022

Agenda:

• Today: President Filipe Nyusi meets with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa during a working visit to Pretoria, South Africa (see Live Blog)

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The latest from Zitamar News:

Cyclone Gombe brings death and destruction in Mozambique
​​Cyclone Gombe caused substantial damage in coastal Nampula province and in Nampula city itself — with heavy wind and rains continuing.

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From the Zitamar Live Blog:

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Nyusi meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria today
The meeting is the third session of a so-called Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the two countries, established in 2015 with the intention of meeting annually. However, there has not been a meeting under the BNC since 2017, when then-President Jacob Zuma visited Mozambique

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Also in the news:

• Hidden debts verdict set for 1 August (RTP)

• Emergency polio vaccination campaign launched (AIM)

• Prime Minister Maleiane calls for ‘solidarity’ as cost of living rises (Verdade)

• Government considering restructuring state companies (VOA)