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3 Sadc Presidents to attend APM inauguration
The Joint Transition Team says preparations for the inauguration of President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice-President-elect Jane Ansah tomorrow are at an advanced stage with leaders from three countries confirmed confirming attendance. During a...

Matemadanda set for return as ZANU-PF political commissar amid factional tensions
As political tensions escalate within the ruling ZANU PF ahead of its national conference, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly recalling Victor Matemadanda from his diplomatic post in Mozambique to reappoint him as the party's national...

Conditions Met for TotalEnergies to Restart Work on Mozambique LNG project
Oct 3, 2025 (Credit: TotalEnergies) Mozambique President Daniel Chapo said on Thursday that the conditions have been met for French energy company TotalEnergies to lift force majeure on its $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the...

Former Presidents to share stage at Mutharika’s historic inauguration
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPos)-All of Malawi’s former Heads of State are expected to grace the swearing-in and inauguration ceremony of President-Elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium this Saturday. Secretary to the Treasury, Hetherwick...

Politics, lawsuits pose a new dynamic – ‘Greenhushing’
For more than a quarter of a century, Paul Rice, founder of Fair Trade USA, and Seth Goldman, co-founder of Honest Tea and CEO of Just Ice Tea, have championed ethical sourcing with a laser focus on fair wages and environmental sustainability....
Eni reaches FID on Mozambique FLNG project
Italian major's chief executive participates in signing ceremony for Coral Norte with Mozambique president Signing ceremony for FID for the Coral Norte FLNG project in Maputo, Mozambique on 2 October. From left to right: Secretary of State of...

Eni signs second floating LNG unit off the coast of Mozambique
The Italian energy company Eni, along with its partners, signed off on a project on Thursday to build a floating platform for liquefied gas, Coral North, in the waters of Mozambique. This will make that country Africa's top LNG producer. In the...

Mozambique Conflict Monitor (15 - 28 September 2025)
By the Numbers Data highlights in Cabo Delgado province (15 - 28 September 2025) At least 19 political violence events (2,209 in total since 1 October 2017) At least 21 total reported fatalities from political violence (6,257 since 1 October 2017)...

Eni Set to Sign FID for Coral North FLNG in Mozambique
Oct 2, 2025 Coral Sul FLNG (Credit: Technip Energies) Italian energy group Eni is expected to agree a final investment decision for Mozambique's second floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform at an event in the capital Maputo on Thursday,...

Government Partially Shuts Down as Trump Signals Layoffs and Spending Cuts Could Be Permanent
The federal government entered a partial shutdown early Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on a funding package, with President Donald Trump suggesting the standoff could open the door to permanent changes in...

Sun King targets next growth phase after $156m securitisation
Earlier this year, solar energy provider Sun King closed a $156m securitisation deal to accelerate the rollout of off-grid solar systems in Kenya. Patrick Walsh, co-founder and CEO of the Benin-headquartered firm, says the debt-financed deal...
‘Social media doesn’t govern us’
‘By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa yesterday said “the courts are not governed by social media”, as she freed NetOne Cellular (NetOne) chief executive Raphael Mushanawani on bail. This comes as his lawyers...

African Development Bank Group Approves $22.8 Million Grant to Boost Mozambique's Rice Production and Build Climate Resilience
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $22.8 million grant from its concessional African Development Fund to strengthen Mozambique's rice value chain and enhance climate resilience, targeting 30,000 smallholder farmers across four...

TotalEnergies prepares return to Mozambique even as terror attacks surge
TotalEnergies is continuing to push forward with its return to Cabo Delgado even as the United Nations warns that violence in the province is on track to hit a record high. According to Portuguese news agency Lusa, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick...

Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown
Vice President JD Vance joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the budget dispute that led to the government shutdown, blaming Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and 'far-left' Senate Democrats who previously decried shutdowns. NEWYou can now listen to Fox...

Cartagena receives Work4Progress: An international alliance to transform the lives of women and young entrepreneurs
‘la Caixa’ Foundation, Social Group Foundation and Visa Foundation will invest more than 1 million dollars in inclusive ventures. Announced during Latimpacto’s Impact Minds 2025 conference, the program will prioritise women-led businesses and...

Mozambican and Rwandan forces launch operation to destroy insurgent bases in Macomia and Mocímboa districts
Mozambican and Rwandan security forces have launched a new military operation in Cabo Delgado province aimed at dismantling key insurgent hideouts and strategic bases linked to Islamic State, according to local resident sources. Subscribe now...

Mining comes under military control
Good afternoon. Why is Mozambique’s defence sector being given responsibility for cleaning up the polluting mining sector in Manica province? The alarm over the levels of pollution has been raised by media reports, and since amplified by the...

Independence Day: Nigeria’s five best presidents
By Sandra Simon While marking Nigeria’s independence, it is also imperative to recognise the leaders who advanced and progressed the nation. Nigeria’s history has been shaped by various leaders, some of whom have left a long-lasting impact on the...

“Very strong, really strong”: SECAM President on Church in Southern Africa, Hails IMBISA on Golden Jubilee
Credit: Zonke Tembe “But I'm here also to encourage our brothers to go on, mainly this year as we are celebrating the jubilee of hope,” said the Congolese member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in reference to the ongoing Catholic...