Syrah shuts Mozambique graphite mine as workers’ strike continues; New police force to be created before next elections

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

Agenda:

• Today: Tanzanian president Samia Hassan Suluhu continues her visit to Mozambique

• Today: President Filipe Nyusi receives general officers of the Mozambican armed forces at the presidential palace, Maputo

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The latest from Zitamar News:

Syrah shuts Mozambique graphite mine as workers’ strike continues
The management of the graphite mine in Balama were evacuated at the start of this week for fear that protests could turn ugly

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Also in the news:

• Fuel suppliers deny petrol prices will fall (O País)

• Europe’s energy crunch could lead TotalEnergies to settle for less security in Cabo Delgado (CIP)

• New police force to be created before next elections (Notícias)

• Mining law seeks to crack down on money laundering and terrorism funding (AIM)

• Utilities prepare terms for Mozambique-Tanzania interconnector (O País)