NOTICIAS

Mozambican bishops warn of the danger of mono-partisanship

The catholic bishops of Mozambique warn of the possibility of the return of the country’s one party system. Therefore, they said that the next revision of the Constitution (is a time and also a delicate exercise which) may however be an example of political maturity and an opportunity to give a true example of democracy. D. Lucio Muandula, President of the Episcopal Conference, told reporters that by speaking of the mono-partisanship, the Conference does not express a concern but pointed out that the daily glimpse of the country makes a very strong tendency towards mono-partisanship. In this regard Muandula said, that the situation in Gaza province, where the presence of opposition political parties is almost non-existent, is an example which makes the mono-partisanship something that exists in practice. (Font: Canal de Moçambique)

RENAMO will not indicate members to ad-hoc committee

The rapporteur of the parliamentary group of RENAMO, Saimone Macuiane, told the press yesterday that the current position of his party is not taking part in the ad-hoc committee to review the Constitution. Thus, the main opposition party says it wishes to indicate the four elements that should be listed for 17 MPs, as elected by the other two parliamentary groups, a ratio of 16 to FRELIMO and one to the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM). According to Saimone Macuiane, “this review is to entertain people”, since many points in defence of democracy are not being respected. (Font: O País)

Central Bank increases interest rates to curb price rise

The Central Bank has revised upwards the most important variations in the behavior of interest rates prevailing on the market, namely the Standing Lending Facility and the Deposit Reserve Ratio and Statutory. Indeed, by tinkering the coefficient of Compulsory Reserve, commercial banks may be reflected in the credit crunch and liquidity to the economy. Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mozambique (CPMO) decided to launch the heavy hand of the market in the first session of the year which was held last Monday in Maputo. Thus, the interest rate on the Standing Lending Facility is 15.5% to 16.5%. The same rise in the rate of Standing Deposit Facility runs from 4% to 5%. (Font: O País)

Bank of Mozambique: Government measures to reduce the cost of living have been inadequate
The measures taken by the Government of Mozambique to mitigate the cost of living are "insufficient" although beneficial to dampen pressure on prices, the Bank of Mozambique said in a statement posted on its website. In the same statement, the Central Bank said the measures "are not sufficient to counteract the rise in prices and seasonal pressure associated with the festive season" but acknowledges that the package of fiscal, monetary and fiscal measures to reduce the cost of life applied in September 2010 proved to be important to absorb the price pressure and to counter the inertia of inflation expectations." (Font: Macuahub)

 

 Indians turn out not to sign agreement for coal

The financing agreement for the construction of infrastructure for training in Mozambique coal, which should have been signed last Monday between the Indian Ministry of Coal, represented by its minister Sriprakash Jaiswal and the Mozambican ministry of Mineral Resources, has not been materialized. The reasons for the postponement and not finalizing the agreement are unknown so far, especially when taking into account the willingness expressed by the parties during the meeting to develop joint cooperation projects in the coal mining sector. (Font: O País)

Mozambique wants to manage the shrimp fishery better

The Mozambican authorities are gradually limiting the number of vessels operating in the shrimp fishery. A management measure of the government aimed at reducing the fishing effort of that resource and has already shown signs of overexploitation. Despite the restrictive measures, general indicators of shrimp production in 2011 indicate a growth of eight percent, according to projections in the Economic and Social Plan for this year. According to the document, this projection should result mainly from fishing without neglecting the effects of expected improvements in the performance of commercial fishing and fish farming. (Font: Rádio Moçambique)

Cholera spreads misinformation: 17 youths arrested for vandalizing home in Pemba-Metuge

A total of 17 youths from the village of Nancaramu, district of Pemba-Metuge, Cabo Delgado province, in northern Mozambique are being held since Friday evening, after being suspected of vandalizing 12 houses of village officials accused of possessing drugs that disseminate Diarrhoeal diseases and cholera in the region. In addition to the vandalism of homes, there are reports of stolen goods and cash found inside houses, after their owners had abandoned them in dispatch, including coconut trees cut, dead pets, among other malicious acts of the criminals. After the disturbances, the residents of Nancaramu are now trying to restore normalcy and rebuild their homes. (Font: Radio Moçambique)

Province Cabo Delgado: Ethiopians dead and buried by the sea

The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) states that it has uncovered clandestine graves of Ethiopian people that were buried in the sea in the coastal district of Palma in the province of Cabo Delgado. The Police suspects that the Ethiopians were illegal immigrants who were fired at by ships and swam to the coast of Mozambique. 11 bodies were found in the tombs. . According to the spokesperson of the General Command of Police, Pedro Cossa , apart from the tombs, another 12 foreign citizens were neutralized, all from Ethiopia and alive. Cossa also said he was unaware who buried the dead foreigners, whether they were partners or locals.(Font: Canal de Moçambique)

Citizens assault police command and seize firearms

A group of citizens broke into the Police District Command of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) in the Village of Magude, beat and seriously wounded its commander and four more police officers assigned to that police unit and then seized the weapons of agents. The incident, which was kept secret until now, took place at dawn on January 1, after one of the agents fired at the arm of a young man, the shot crossed and killed a three year old child that was on the victim's neck at this time. .(Font: Canal de Moçambique)