Cyclone Gombe kills 31 in one village; Fuel prices rise despite cuts in duty

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 17 March 2022

Agenda:

• Today-Sunday: Portuguese president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in Mozambique on working visit in Mozambique

• Today-Tomorrow: SADC Council of Ministers meets in Lilongwe, Malawi. Foreign Minister Veronica Macamo attends for Mozambique

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The latest from Zitamar News:

New citrus terminal to open at expanding Maputo Port
A new fruit export terminal will open at Maputo Port in the coming weeks, responding to demand from producers in South Africa

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The Energy Regulatory Authority (ARENE) announced new fuel prices to be applied throughout Mozambique starting today

The National Elections Council has proposed 11 October 2023 as the date for the next municipal elections

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Today’s headlines:

• Cyclone Gombe kills 31 in one village (AIM)

• Mozambique among potential new gas suppliers to Europe (Lusa)

• Court tries to obstruct journalists covering trial of ex-minister Taipo (MISA)

• Trial of suspects accused of Nampula mayor murder postponed (VOA)