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Mozambique unrest shows power of the SMS Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:08PMDeadly protests that paralysed Mozambique's capital last week were spurred by an SMS in Maputo, signalling the power of new technology.
Following Riots, Mozambique Reverses Bread Price Increase Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:17AMFollowing deadly riots, the Mozambique government cut living costs and reversed an increase in bread price.
Africa in pictures Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:11AMFrom street wrestling to parading wives this week
Ghana defeat Swazis, Egypt held Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 5:11AMWorld Cup quarter-finalists Ghana cruised to a 3-0 win over Swaziland in their opening 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Mbabane on Sunday.
Mozambique will subsidise bread Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:04AMMozambique will curb government spending to pacify the population after food riots that brought the capital to a standstill last week.
World Briefs (09/08/10) Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:13PMPESHAWAR, Pakistan -- A car bomb ripped through a police compound in a northwestern Pakistani city, killing 14 women and children and three officers, the latest in a string of attacks proving that Islamist militants remain a potent force in the country.
Calm returns, but a Mozambican family still struggles to eat Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:21PMErnestina Palmira Cuna and her family watched the riots in Mozambique on television from their tin-roof house, afraid to go outside and get caught in the violent price protests raging around them.
Ghana, Nigeria stroll as Egypt held Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:22PMEgypt were forced to come from behind to gain a share of the points in their opening CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone in Cairo, while Ghana and Nigeria scored comfortable home wins.
Mozambique Police Are on Alert as Maputo Price-Increase Strike May Resume Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:42AMPolice in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, are on alert after receiving messages saying that a strike in the city may resume tomorrow, Maputo police spokesman Arnaldo Chefo said.
Price Hikes Trigger Mozambique Protests Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:10PMMAPUTO, Sep 3 (IPS) - September in Mozambique’s capital has begun with violent protests. Thousands have been striking over an increase in the prices of basic goods, including bread. Police responded with force - firing on crowds gathered on the streets in several suburbs and townships in and around Maputo. Inter Press Service read more
Price Hikes Trigger Mozambique Protests Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:56PMMAPUTO, Sep 3 (IPS) - September in Mozambique’s capital has begun with violent protests. Thousands have been striking over an increase in the prices of basic goods, including bread. Police responded with force - firing on crowds gathered on the streets in several suburbs and townships in and around Maputo.
Deadly riots take heavy toll on Mozambique economy Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:24PMMAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique’s economy has lost more than $3 million because of deadly riots over the rising prices of food and other goods, the government said Friday, as state media reported new protests in two other towns.
Wheat Rallies as Russia Extends Ban; Mozambique Bread Prices Spark Rioting Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:27PMWheat rose to the highest level in three weeks on signs of increased demand for U.S. supplies as world inventories are forecast to fall for the first time in three years.
Mozambique police quell fresh riots Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:18PMPolice in Mozambique have fired live ammunition to quell more demonstrations against rising food prices, and the death toll has climbed to 10.
Mozambique under curfew Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:54PMMozambique: Mozambique President Armando Guebusa urged calm after thousands of nationals protested the price hikes and clashes with the Police and the military left seven dead, 288 wounded and over 100 arrests.
Suicide bombers kill 18 in Pakistan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:50AMLAHORE. Three suicide bombers struck in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore yesterday, killing 18 people and wounding 143 during a Shiite mourning procession, police and rescue officials said.
Mozambique in Crisis Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:46PMA significant hike in the price of bread and other commodities led to mass protests in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, which in turn led to trigger-happy police opening fire on crowds of people. The official stance of the state appears to be the the protests were illegal, which in addition to being absurd in and of [...]
Six Die in Living Cost Riots in Mozambique Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:17PMThe skyrocketing cost of living in the southeastern African nation of Mozambique led to riots this week in the capital Maputo.
SAA flies into Maputo for stranded passengers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:13PMRiots continued into the evening in townships around the Mozambican capital Maputo as residents protested increases in living costs.
Mozambique’s people protest over ‘unaffordable’ bread prices Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:19AMProtests in the streets of Mozambique have left at least six people killed, including two children, after police started firing on crowds of demonstrators.
Buckner's football career continues at BYU Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:28AMIt all started at a hometown football game pitting teams from Ashdown, Ark., and Texarkana, Texas. The nervous fourth-grader caught the ball. He only knew to run, so that’s what he did. He ran all the way through the end zone and kept going until he reached the fence. Spectators gaped with open jaws at the 65-yard touchdown. It was the first time he ever touched the ball, but it wouldn’t be the ...
China to invest $13 bn in Mozambique: Report Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:14AMChina to invest $13 bn in Mozambique: ReportChina to invest $13 bn in Mozambique: Report
Nooij: We play with a fighting spirit Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:22AMAfter returning to the Mozambique reins following a five-month break, Mart Nooij spoke to FIFA.com about his players’ will to win and the challenge of qualifying for the next CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
NOAA cuts travel list, using own budget for 'workshop' Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:25PMThe scandal-ridden federal fisheries law enforcement unit is sending a delegation to the third Global Fisheries Enforcement Training Workshop — a five-day conference beginning Sept. 6 in Maputo, Mozambique, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has told the Times.
Banda pushes for stronger ties in Mozambique Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:19AMZambian President Rupiah Banda has arrived in Mozambique for a state visit to "strengthen historical ties of friendship and solidarity".
Mozambique Cabinet Approves $2 Billion Hydropower Plant Project on Zambezi Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:12AMMozambique’s Cabinet approved the construction of a $2 billion hydropower plant project on the Zambezi river that will produce 1,500 megawatts of electricity, Energy Minister Salvador Namburete told reporters in the capital, Maputo, yesterday.
Anadarko Discovers Oil Offshore Mozambique Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:07AMAnadarko has discovered offshore oil deposits in northern Mozambique, but studies are still underway to determine if they are commercially viable, state media reported Tuesday.
Mozambique: Mozambique's Central Bank to Pay Fuel Imports Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:31AMThe Bank of Mozambique will temporarily provide funds to pay fuel imports that until recently were paid by commercial banks.
Ex-NOAA chief's touting of Africa conference termed 'oversight' Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:56PMA letter promoting a "global fisheries enforcement training workshop" in Mozambique next month — purportedly to be led by the discredited U.S. federal fisheries police chief who's now on paid leave after revelations of excessive enforcement against American fishermen — was an oversight that is being corrected, NOAA said Thursday.
Mozambique Economy Grew 7.2% in First Half, Boosted by Increase in Exports Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 1:57AMMozambique’s economy expanded by 7.2 percent in the first half, boosted by an increase in exports, Cabinet spokesman Alberto Nkutumula told reporters in Maputo yesterday.
SA not top Moz investor Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 1:27AMSA is not the largest investor in Mozambique, despite claims to the contrary.
SA urges KP to work with Zim Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:21AMSouth Africa has said the Kimberley Process should work with Zimbabwe to afford the country an opportunity to use its resources to turn around its economic fortunes.
SA invests millions in Mozambique Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 8:52PMSouth Africa was the fifth largest investor in Mozambique in terms of approved projects in the first semester of 2010, according to officials.
Artumas Gets Six-Month Extension on Oil Exploration License in Mozambique Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 2:42AMArtumas Group Inc. said it has been given a six-month extension on its Rovuma oil exploration license in Mozambique.
Impasse in Madagascar concerns SADC leaders Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:50AMThe constitutional crisis in Madagascar remains a major concern for the Southern African Development Community.
Bharti consortium launches largest submarine cable to connect Africa Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:38AMNew Delhi, Aug 5 : India's leading telecom services provider Bharti Airtel along with 15 other global telecom companies today launched an 10,000 km undersea EASSy cable, the largest submarine cable system, which will connect the East African countries with rest of the world.
Bharti, 15 telcos launch submarine cable system in Africa Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:55AMNEW DELHI, INDIA: Bharti Airtel along with 15 other global telcos announced the launch of the The Eastern Africa Submarine Cable System (EASSy).
Mozambique begins military exercises with US Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:49AMAlmost 800 Mozambican military personnel are taking part in training exercises alongside 700 Americans to learn more about peacekeeping and emergency relief missions.
Mozambique And U.S. Stage Joint Military Exercise Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 3:53PMMozambique and the United States are staging joint Shared Accord Exercises 2010 military exercise. The Shared Accord Exercises 2010 is being conducted in Mozambique's southern Moamba province district, Agencia de Informacao de Mocambique reported Tuesday.
Mozambique and U.S. stage joint military exercise Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:06PMMAPUTO, Mozambique, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Mozambique and U.S. staging joint Shared Accord Exercises 2010 military exercise Mozambique - Africa - Government - United States - Embassies and Consulates
High expectations as Chamber of Mines meets Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:38PMTHE 71st Annual General Meeting of the Chamber of Mines opens in Victoria Falls today amid high expectations that indigenisation, funding and power shortage issues will take centre stage.
Joint US-Mozambique military exercises begin for peacekeeping, emergency relief missions Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:21PMDefense officials say a week of joint military exercises with U.S. troops began in southern Mozambique for training in peacekeeping and emergency relief missions.
Moz mine collapse kills 7 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:04PMA baby girl was among seven people killed when a mine collapsed on them in Mozambique, according to a report.
Portugal's Biggest Bank May Acquire 25% Stake in Moza Banco of Mozambique Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:42AMBanco Espirito Santo SA, Portugal’s biggest publicly traded bank by market value, signed a memorandum of understanding to buy a 25 percent stake in Moza Banco SA of Mozambique.
Brazilian Vale Is Considering Mining Phospates in Mozambique, Diario Says Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:57AMVale SA is considering mining phosphate deposits in the northern Mozambican province of Nampula, Diario de Mocambique reported, citing National Director of Mines Eduardo Alexandre.
Brazil, Belgium to help Mozambique's industrial development Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:39PMThe governments of Brazil and Belgium are to help Mozambique with its project of industrial development. Thursday's issue of the Maputo daily, Noticias, reported that the two governments are to assist the Maputo administration in drawing up a strategy for that purpose.
Mozambique expands nature park Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:34PMMozambique has expanded Gorongosa National Park and created a "buffer zone" to limit human activity near the park.
New bridge plan for Mozambique Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:29AMMozambique's government has announced plans to build a $132m (£87m) bridge across the Zambezi River to help tap coal reserves.
Plenty to see in South Africa Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 11:32PMFans whose teams dropped out of the World Cup early found there is plenty to keep them in South Africa even after their soccer dreams died.
Mozambique seeks new tender for Chibuto heavy sands project Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:40PMThe Mozambican government is looking for a new investor for the Chibuto heavy sand project, located in the south of the African country.