Mozambique launches search for $2.4bn hydropower partner; More attacks in central Mozambique despite Junta’s supposed demise

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 13 December 2021

Agenda:

• Today: President Nyusi officially opened a 135km stretch of road between Montepuez in Cabo Delgado, and Ruaça on the border with Niassa province

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The latest from Zitamar News:

Mozambique launches search for $2.4bn hydropower partner
Mozambique today launched the search for a partner to take a majority stake in the $2.4bn Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric project

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The 'hidden debts' trial has been adjourned to 6 January, after a number of participants contracted covid-19. Among those yet to testify is former president Armando Guebuza.
Source: Carta de Moçambique

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The best of the rest:

• 35 Mozambicans killed in illegal mining activities (Xinhua) 

• Maintenance work in Beira causes fuel queues in Zimbabwe (New Zimbabwe)

• Demobilisation closes first Renamo military base in the northern region of the country (O País)

• South African deputy president defends country’s fight against terror in Mozambique (defenceWeb)

• Mozambique falls in human rights ranking due to restrictions on press and civil society (O País)

• More attacks in central Mozambique despite Junta’s supposed demise (AIM)

• Insurgent leader killed as Nyusi demands action on terrorism in Niassa (O País, Notícias)

• Cross-border movement grows as holiday season approaches (Lusa)

35 Mozambicans killed in illegal mining activities (Xinhua)