Mozambique 14 July 2017: Jail for former minister
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One of the most high profile political trials in recent Mozambique history concluded today, with former justice minister Abdurremane Lino de Almeida sentenced to two and a half years for siphoning off taxpayer money to pay for a trip to Mecca with three associates - though de Almeida’s lawyer told Zitamar News that an appeal was still possible.
SEE: Ex-minister of justice jailed over ‘corrupt’ Mecca pilgrimage
On Thursday, riot police deployed rubber bullets and tear gas to break up two separate demonstrations, in Maputo and Vanduzi in Manica province.
In Maputo, staff at the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane were protesting the non-payment of bonuses, while students took to the streets to protest a lack of food, running water, and sanitation at a teacher training college.
FREE TO READ: Rubber bullets fired as riot police confront strikers in Maputo and Manica
Mozambique’s cement industry has been going through a tough time ever since the economy started heading in the wrong direction in 2014 - and the CEO of its biggest producer, Cimentos de Mocambique has now warned that it could be killed off entirely unless imports are curbed.
SEE: Imports could kill off Mozambique cement industry, warn producers
It’s been a busy week for the mining sector in Mozambique. For one, the sector has seen a shake-up at regulator level, with the National Inspectorate of Economic Activities (INAE) no longer overseeing it.
SEE: Regulatory shake-up for Mozambique mining sector
Meanwhile, the Indian consortium running Rio Tinto’s Benga concession has kicked off the search for a new chief executive, and says it is close to picking a contractor to reopen the mine.
SEE: ICVL Mozambique evaluating mining bids as search begins for new CEO
And finally, London-listed Xtract Resources has signed a second contract agreement within a month for its gold mine in Manica province, as the start of operations draws near.
SEE: London-based mining firm inks second Mozambique gold partnership
Have a great weekend.
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