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Unlocking Africa’s cultural power: How Arts Connect Africa’...
Today, as international record labels increasingly seek partnerships to bring superstar tours to African audiences, ACA’s role as a central connector of festivals is more crucial than ever. But beyond the appeal of major tours lies a deeper...

Kenya’s PS Imbunya joins ESAMI Governing Board
Principal Secretary State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya today officially joined the Governing Board of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI). The induction session, held...

Group seeks media support for Maputo Protocol in Nigeria
Alliances for Africa, a member of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights, has called for improved media reporting on women’s rights, legal frameworks, and gender justice as a way of contributing to increased public awareness and accountability....
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Mozambican vendors invade Zimbabwe
On January 2, 2025, 18-year-old Castigo Quembo from Matazi village near Manica in Mozambique left home and crossed into Zimbabwe through an illegal entry point close to the Machipanda-Forbes Border Post. Alongside two close friends, Quembo made...

Mozambique’s LAM ruffled by management chair’s Air Botswana board role
Air Botswana has unveiled a new board structure, but the appointment of Dane Kondic as chair has sparked discontent within Mozambican carrier LAM, where Kondic already heads the management committee. Kondic, a former chief executive of Air Serbia,...

Government’s development footprints in Mangochi
HOUSES COLD ROOM—Mangochi District Hospital Maternity WingWednesday, June 11, 2025. At exactly 2:30pm, four tractors are ploughing the land at Nkopola Mega Farm in Mangochi District. Surprisingly, although it is a sunny day, with the temperature...
The WCO supports the Mozambique Revenue Authority in its initiative to modernize the HRM System
The Mozambique Revenue Authority (MRA) recognizes the key role that human capital plays in organizational performance and, accordingly, has taken the initiative to modernize its Human Resource Management (HRM) System. In this regard, with the...
Zimbabwe, Neighbours Face HIV/AIDS Crisis as US Freezes Key Funding
Zimbabwe and its southern African neighbours are bracing for a severe HIV/AIDS funding shock after the United States abruptly froze its foreign aid programme, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The halt to US...
Mozambique: Buddhist charity helps over 2,000 malnourished children since 2021
The Buddhist charity Tzu Chi has helped over 2,000 malnourished children in the province of Sofala, central Mozambique, since 2021, the organisation said on Monday. In a statement, the charity said it assisted the children as part of an ongoing...
KZN government enhances border security with drone donation to combat crime
KwaZulu-Natal’s border zone of Kosi Bay has been plagued by vehicle hijackings, cross-border smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and the illegal movement of goods and persons. These were the sentiments shared by KZN Premier Thamsanqa...

The World Humanist Forum invites you to participate in its Third Open Assembly
The Third Open Assembly of the World Humanist Forum will take place virtually on Saturday, July 19, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. Argentina/Brazil (1 p.m. GMT, 7 a.m. Mexico/Central America, 9 a.m. Chile/U.S. East Coast; 1:00 p.m. Ivory Coast, 2:00...

RITES bags multiple orders from domestic and international entities
Public sector transport infrastructure company RITES has bagged two orders worth Rs 64.01 crore from African Rail Company and South Western Railways on Tuesday. In an exchange filing, the company said, while it received an order worth Rs 37.81...

Does SADC’s post-conflict reconstruction plan marginalise transitional justice?, By John Ikubaje & Tadesse Metekia
Ultimately, the SADC region needs a transitional justice policy that is not only aligned with AU instruments and informed by regional and international best practices, but also reflects consultations with stakeholders, civil society and...

Brussels: Rwandan Refugees Demand Political Recognition and International Protection
Brussels, Saturday 21 June 2025 – At the conclusion of a landmark conference held in the Belgian capital on World Refugee Day, participants of the General Conference on the Question of Rwandan Refugees issued a powerful final declaration. This...

Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties between China and Mozambique
June 25, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Mozambique's independence, as well as the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mozambique. Over the past five decades, the two countries have built a lasting...

Rites shares jump 6% after winning $3.6 million international order
Rites shares rallied over 6% to Rs 296 on Wednesday after the company announced a significant international contract win, signaling a positive addition to its order pipeline. On July 1, 2025, RITES announced that it had secured a USD 3.6 million...
Mozambique Grants Zambia Land for Dry Port in Nacala
Mozambique Grants Zambia Land for Dry Port in Nacala Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says a dry port has been bequeathed to Zambia by the Government of Mozambique. The development was revealed by Mozambique’s Minister of Transport...

Mozambique-based bar attendant arrested with illicit drugs in Nigeria + Video
At the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a Maputo, Mozambique-based bar attendant Ezenwaka Chibuzor Emmanuel, with illicit drugs. According to available...
Unlocking Africa’s Cultural Power: How Arts Connect Africa’s Festival Network Can Transform the Continent
By Plot Mhako, Founder of earGROUND, Jibilika and Amplifaya Festival and Arts Connect Africa (ACA) Board Member Africa is rising, not only in terms of demographics and digital innovation but also as a vibrant hub of cultural power. At the heart of...