Beyond the Forecast: Understanding the Urban Flood Risk in Mozambique’s Southern Cities

Mozambique faces significant weather-related risks this Saturday, with moderate to very heavy rains and thunderstorms forecast across all provinces, escalating to severe levels in the southern regions. The National Water Resources Directorate specifically warns of imminent flooding on road networks in key southern river basins and of urban flooding in several major cities. This severe weather coincides with the country’s ongoing Public Health Emergency, compounding risks to infrastructure, public safety, and health systems. Immediate, coordinated action is required for disaster preparedness and public advisories inContinue Reading

Mozambique’s 2026 Weather Outlook: A Detailed Analysis of Regional Patterns, Climate Context, and Practical Implications

The National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) forecasts widespread, significant rainfall across Mozambique for January 2, 2026, with the northern and southern regions expected to experience the heaviest precipitation and thunderstorms. Central provinces will see more variable cloud cover with lighter showers, while gusty winds are predicted nationwide. This detailed regional breakdown highlights a pattern of active, unstable weather dominating the country’s second day of the year, providing critical foresight for logistics, agriculture, and public safety planning.Continue Reading

Beyond the Headline: Decoding the EU’s €90 Billion Ukraine Package and Its Strategic Implications

The European Union has solidified its long-term commitment to Ukraine by approving a €90 billion financial package for 2026-2027, following over 15 hours of intense negotiations. Crucially, the bloc opted for a joint debt issuance (“Plan B”) after failing to reach consensus on a loan backed by frozen Russian assets, highlighting internal political divisions and Belgium’s key opposition. This mechanism leverages the EU’s collective budgetary strength to raise funds from financial markets, ensuring predictable and substantial support. The decision representsContinue Reading

LAM investe 25 milhões de dólares na aquisição de duas novas aeronaves – Carta de Moçambique

LAM’s $25 million investment in two Embraer 190 aircraft marks a pivotal strategic shift from a reliance on leased planes to rebuilding an owned fleet, directly enhancing operational control and financial sustainability. This move is central to its restructuring, aiming to significantly improve flight punctuality, reduce cancellations, and expand domestic and regional routes. Crucially, the initiative prioritizes national capacity building, utilizing Mozambican crews and technicians to ensure long-term sectoral development. The acquisition signals LAM’s commitment toContinue Reading

3ª feira quente em Moçambique, aguaceiros no Centro e Norte – Verdade

This weather forecast for Mozambique, issued during a Public Health Emergency, highlights a critical north-south divide with significant operational implications. The northern and central provinces face heavy rains and thunderstorms, elevating risks of flooding, disruption, and disease outbreaks, while the southern regions remain drier. This stark contrast necessitates a targeted emergency response, prioritizing resource allocation and public health warnings for the affected northern and central zones. Executives must view this not merely as a weather report, but as a strategic alert for supply chain, logisticsContinue Reading

LAM investe 25 milhões de dólares na aquisição de duas novas aeronaves – Carta de Moçambique

Mozambique is facing a severe crisis of gender-based violence, with 60 femicides already reported in 2025, underscoring the urgent need for more effective interventions. In response, the Women’s Observatory is launching the 2024 Barometer on the State of Women, a critical tool designed to synthesize data and trends to inform public policy and advocacy. This initiative aims to foster a multi-sectoral commitment, uniting government, civil society, and international experts to combat violence and promote womenContinue Reading

Mozambique’s Digital Betting Boom: A National Crisis of Hope, Debt, and Despair

Mozambique’s Digital Betting Boom: A National Crisis of Hope, Debt, and Despair Mozambique’s Digital Betting Boom: A National Crisis of Hope, Debt, and Despair By an Experienced Journalist | Analysis This report is based on primary source reporting from Context News, powered by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. MAPUTO, Mozambique –Continue Reading

LAM investe 25 milhões de dólares na aquisição de duas novas aeronaves – Carta de Moçambique

Mozambique’s Road Safety Crisis: A Call for Strategic Overhaul Mozambique’s Road Safety Crisis: A Call for Strategic Overhaul Beyond Checkpoint Bureaucracy An observational journey on the N1 highway reveals systemic failures in accident prevention, prompting urgent calls for a data-driven, behavioral-focused strategy. A recent firsthand account of a journey alongContinue Reading

Mozambique Weather: A Week of Contrasts Begins with Heat, Thunderstorms

Mozambique Weather: A Week of Contrasts Begins with Heat, Thunderstorms Mozambique Weather: A Week of Contrasts Begins with Heat, Thunderstorms Analysis of the national forecast reveals a stark north-south divide, with implications for agriculture, health, and daily life. The new week in Mozambique is opening under a sky of meteorologicalContinue Reading

Mocímboa da Praia Issues Return Ultimatum to Government Workers Who Fled Terrorist Violence

Mocímboa da Praia Issues Return Ultimatum to Government Workers Who Fled Terrorist Violence Mocímboa da Praia Issues Return Ultimatum to Government Workers Who Fled Terrorist Violence The district government of Mocímboa da Praia in northern Cabo Delgado province has issued a stern ultimatum to all civil servants and state agentsContinue Reading