Vulcan promises striking miners a response by Friday; Former PM Luisa Diogo says IMF agreement will bring austerity

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

Agenda

• Thursday: IMF presentation on economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa and Mozambique, in Maputo

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The latest from Zitamar News:

Vulcan promises striking coal miners new offer by end of this week
The Moatize coal mines' new owners have confirmed industrial action is ongoing — but is not connected to a fire at the project last week

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Also in the news:

• Former Prime Minister Luisa Diogo says IMF agreement will bring austerity (AIM)

• Fifty-three tonnes of semi-precious stones seized in Nampula (Lusa)

• Rapid Bus Transit system will be ready in 2024 (O País)