December 2011

Beacon Hill Obtains Changara Coal Licence

AIM (Maputo)-The London-based mining company Beacon Hill Resources has announced the formation of a joint venture with Midwest Africa Limited (MAL) to fund the exploration and development of a coal tenement covering an area of 184 square kilometres in the western Mozambican province of Tete.

Police-Rapists Arrested

AIM (Maputo)-Two Mozambican policemen have been arrested in the central city of Beira, accused of raping and extorting money from a young Zimbabwean woman, reports Friday's issue of the Maputo daily "Noticias".

Traders Denounce Tomato Mafia

AIM (Maputo)-Small scale sellers of fresh vegetables on Thursday denounced the existence of a mafia of corrupt wholesalers who are trying to dominate the trade in tomatoes and push the prices up.

Nacala Power Supply Briefly Shut Down

AIM (Maputo)-The northern Mozambican port city of Nacala was plunged into darkness for several hours on Tuesday, when a large truck knocked down two electricity pylons and transformer posts.

Administrative Tribunal Opens in Matola

AIM (Maputo)-The President of Mozambique's Administrative Tribunal, Machatine Munguambe, declared on Thursday in the southern city of Matola that the tribunal is bring justice ever closer to citizens.

Eta Star Announces New Coal Discovery

AIM (Maputo)-The company ETA Star Mocambique has announced the discovery of two billion tonnes of coal in its 4,000 hectare concession in Moatize district, in the western province of Tete.

Education Officials Arrested in Tete

AIM (Maputo)-Four senior education officials in Macanga and Moatize districts, in the western Mozambican province of Tete have been detained on accusations of the theft of state funds, according to a report on Radio Mozambique.

New UN Initiative to Boost Crop Yields

UN News (New York)-A new United Nations initiative in Mozambique aimed at increasing the quality of seeds will help the African country capitalize on its arable land and unlock its potential, the Organization's agricultural agency announced today.

Vale Signs Railway Agreement With Malawi

AIM (Maputo)-The Brazilian mining giant Vale has signed a rail concession contract with the Malawian government allowing it to build and operate a new railway across southern Malawi.

Maputo Bus Company Making Heavy Losses

AIM (Maputo)-The revenue of the publicly-owned Maputo Bus Company (TPM), in the period between January and February of this year, only covered 54 per cent of the company's costs, according to the chairperson of the TPM board, Maria Iolanda Wane.