The Border Management Authority (BMA), in partnership with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), has resumed cargo operations following the partial reopening of the Lebombo port of entry. The port which links South Africa and Mozambique was closed earlier this week as a safety precaution due to violent post-election protests in Mozambique. LEBOMBO PORT OF … Read more
Protests following the election results in Mozambique have led to unrest, and tensions are still high. The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has therefore warned travellers to consider postponing travelling to this country at the present time. Mozambique unrest AP News reported that police shot and killed at least 10 people. Dozens others were … Read more
In a small, neon-lit factory in Maputo, southern Africa, a dozen workers are hand-rolling premium cigars intended for the global market, seemingly undisturbed by the pungent tobacco smell. Sitting at wooden benches, men and women stack tobacco leaves in one hand – the components must be dry but soft, like the velvety texture of leather. … Read more
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, October 13, 2024 Open Doors US Open Doors US is calling on churches globally to pray for persecuted Christians in sub-Saharan Africa — where more than 16 million believers have been displaced due to religious violence — during the International Day of Prayer on Nov. 3. The ministry … Read more
“Recently, reports have come to light of heinous crimes committed in Afungi by Mozambican soldiers working for the French company TotalEnergies,” the lawmakers said in their written question. The French energy giant had contracted a Mozambican security unit to defend the plant despite warnings that some soldiers had allegedly carried out human rights abuses. TotalEnergies … Read more
“It’s like giving a loaded gun to a child,” Sieper said. “Of course, TotalEnergies had no intention for stuff like that to happen, but if you have all the information, know all the local actors, their history with human rights abuses, and still conduct your business, you are responsible … it’s a perfect example of … Read more
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has inaugurated a “local targeted response” to vaccinate 279,538 vulnerable children against polio in the state. The programme targets vulnerable children in 34 wards in 19 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The state has 44 LGAs. This is … Read more
Durban’s loss is Maputo’s gain, according to Southern Sun. The startling reality of Durban’s ongoing tourist and port woes are creating fresh opportunities upstream in Maputo, Mozambique, reports BusinessLive. This came to light in the hotel operator’s latest annual report, published last week (31 August 2024). In it, Southern Sun clarified how its Durban locations … Read more
Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer. From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go … Read more
In entrepreneurship, Africa emerges as a global standout region, boasting gender parity in self-employment and entrepreneurial pursuits, as noted by Toni Weis, a financial specialist at the World Bank’s Gender Innovation Lab. This achievement is particularly noteworthy when juxtaposed with neighbouring regions like the Middle East and North Africa. However, despite this progress, African women … Read more
