October 2011

Zambezia Fails to Reach Bilharzia Treatment Goals

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 13:59
A recent campaign in the central province of Zambezia to treat children with the debilitating disease bilharzia has failed to meet its targets due to people reacting badly against the drug used. In the provincial capital Quelimane treatment coverage remains below 15 per cent.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180870.html

EDM to Act Against Energy Theft

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 13:59
The publicly-owned electricity company, EDM, is to intensify its work with communities to counter the theft of electricity, which is damaging the quality of the supply, particularly in the capital city, Maputo.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180869.html

Aquapesca Suspends Prawn Production

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 13:59
Aquapesca, an aquaculture company based in the district of Inhassunge, in the central province of Zambezia, has indefinitely suspended prawn production following an outbreak of White Spot Syndrome (WSS) in the ecosystem of the Bons Sinais River. The company will terminate the contracts of their 800 workers.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180868.html

Can Frelimo Remain the Predominant Party?

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 13:54
Mozambique seems likely to remain a predominant party state for the foreseeable future. The ruling party Frelimo is still relatively popular and inclusive, while the opposition remains marginal.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180858.html

President Off to Maputo

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 11:43
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrived here yesterday to attend commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the death of Mozambique's founding President Cde Samora Moises Machel.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180542.html

Red Cross Volunteers At the 10th All-African Games

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 10:50
The Mozambique Red Cross Society (MRCS) has partnered with the Government's Ministry of Youth and Sport to provide first aid assistance to athletes during the 10th All-Africa Games.
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180304.html

Brazilian President to Visit Country

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Tue, 18/10/2011 - 04:26
The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, on Tuesday will begin her first official visit to Mozambique.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110180004.html

No Third Term for President?

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Mon, 17/10/2011 - 12:33
The prospect of a possible third term for Mozambican President, Armando Guebuza, is out of the question for now.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110170875.html

Mozambican Police Chief Hails Excellent Cooperation

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Sun, 16/10/2011 - 11:03
The commander-general of Police of the Republic of Mozambique, Chief Inspector Jorge da Costa Khalau, Friday in Luanda, considered as "extraordinary and excellent" the cooperation with the Angolan National Police.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110160131.html

Washington to Review Food Aid Policies

Submitted by AA Mozambique on Sat, 15/10/2011 - 19:39
The US Agriculture secretary, Mr Tom Vilsack, has said the United States is going to change the way it distributes food aid to foreign countries, but gave no details on the planned changes.
Source: 
http://allafrica.com/stories/201110150166.html