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President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada this weekend. The meeting is expected to center on key trade issues, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and recent U.S.-South Africa tariff disputes.

Ramaphosa to Press Trump on Tariffs and Trade at G7 Summit

(3 Minutes Read) President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada this...
Namibia Pioneers Africa’s First Net-Zero Village with Green Hydrogen-Fueled Desert Farming

Namibia Pioneers Africa’s First Net-Zero Village with Green Hydrogen-Fueled Desert Farming

(3 Minutes Read) In the arid landscapes of Namibia, researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking initiative that uses green hydrogen-derived fertiliser to cultivate vegetables in the...
The drones, operational since May 1, 2025, are being used extensively along key smuggling hotspots, including the Forbes Border Post, which links Manicaland Province to Mozambique’s Manica Province. The new surveillance initiative has reportedly led to a decline in smuggling activities and an increase in arrests.

Zimbabwean Government Deploys Drones on Mozambican Border to Clamp Down on Smuggling

(3 Minutes Read) The drones, operational since May 1, 2025, are being used extensively along key smuggling hotspots, including the Forbes Border Post, which links...
Matlombe explained that he will sign the contracts on Wednesday with state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) ,one involving “direct financing” and the other a public-private partnership (PPP).

Mozambique and a Chinese Company to come together to Build Access Roads

 (3 Minutes Read) Matlombe explained that he will sign the contracts on Wednesday with state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) , one involving “direct financing”...
India bought more exports from Mozambique than any other country in 2024, worth USD 1.469 billion (€1.288 billion), equivalent to 18% of Mozambican exports, according to official data compiled by Lusa on Monday.

India Emerges as Top Export Destination for Mozambique

(3 Minutes Read) According to the 2024 balance of payments report from the Bank of Mozambique, overall, Mozambican exports fell by 0.8% compared to the...
US President Donald Trump has decreed the proposal for a general tariff of 16 per cent on all imports from Mozambique. All nations exporting to the US are subject to a tariff of at least ten per cent, but there will be much higher tariffs against countries that Trump chooses, for whatever reason, or that he wishes to sanction.

Mozambique to Bear More Duty than Other Countries While Exporting to US

(3 Minutes Read) The tariffs that Trump imposed on other members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are as follows: Madagascar (47%), Mauritius (40%),...
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, met Eni Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi, in Maputo today to discuss the company’s ongoing and future activities in the country. The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between Eni and Mozambique and highlighted strategic initiatives aimed at supporting the country’s economic growth.

Mozambican President Meets ENI CEO: Discusses Future Collaborations

(3 Minutes Read) The meeting also highlighted Eni’s strategy to diversify its activities in Mozambique, as part of its broader commitment to the country’s energy...
The project, named “Soil Mapping for Resilient Agri-Food Systems, Vision for Crops and Adapted Soils (SoiLFER-VACS)”, was launched recently in Maputo, in partnership with the Japanese government and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Japanese government will contribute USD 2 million for the project implementation.

Mozambique Evolves Strategy for Food Security  

(3 Minutes Read) The project, named “Soil Mapping for Resilient Agri-Food Systems, Vision for Crops and Adapted Soils (SoiLFER-VACS)”, was launched recently in Maputo, in...
These customised mining dredgers – each measuring 62 meters in length and weighing nearly 1,000 tons – are now en route by sea to Mozambique, where they will be handed over to Kenmare.

Mozambique to get Two More High-Capacity Dredgers

(3 Minutes Read) These customised mining dredgers – each measuring 62 meters in length and weighing nearly 1,000 tons – are now en route by...
Death Toll Rises to 49 in South Africa’s Devastating Floods as Search for Missing Students Continues

Death Toll Rises to 49 in South Africa’s Devastating Floods as Search for Missing...

(3 Minutes Read) The death toll from the devastating floods that have ravaged parts of South Africa has risen to 49, officials confirmed on Wednesday....

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