Nyusi swears he ‘never heard of Ematum’ despite global headlines; Villages burned as insurgents cross Nangade

Welcome to Zitamar’s daily Mozambique briefing for 22 February 2022

The latest from Zitamar News:

Nyusi swears he ‘never heard of Ematum’ as scandal blew up in 2013-14 (£)
President Nyusi has claimed under oath not to have known of the existence of tuna fishing and offshore security company Ematum while defence minister — despite the company making headlines domestically and internationally

Villages burned as insurgents cross Nangade
The attacks were thought to be carried out by two separate groups of insurgents, one moving from Chacamba to Rovuma, and the other from Litingina to Namatil

Residents start returning to Mocímboa da Praia despite government advice
Efforts to restore destroyed infrastructure and re-establish security are underway, but the authorities have not permitted the displaced population to come back

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Also in the news:

• South Africa to send expanded military deployment to Cabo Delgado (News24)

• Cyber attack takes down several Mozambican government websites (Lusa, Lusa)

• Mozambique invited to be observing member of GECF (VOA, Notícias)

• Businessmen call for tougher laws on kidnappers (DW)

• Hidden debts: trial sessions on seizure of assets postponed (AIM)

• Mozambique now self-sufficient in poultry (Carta de Moçambique)

South Africa to send expanded military deployment to Cabo Delgado (News24)