Mozambique news

2023 - 3 - 1

Mozambique Fraud Case Jeopardized After Attys Frozen Out (Law360)

Mozambique's $2 billion corruption case against Credit Suisse should face the chopping block if the country continues to keep its Peters & Peters lawyers ...

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Cross-border cooperation could curb kidnappings in Mozambique ... (Institute for Security Studies)

Kidnappers have expanded their operations into South Africa, where some ringleaders are apparently based · Organised crime groups have infiltrated and ...

Mozambique and South Africa are the two SADC countries most affected by abductions. For media based outside South Africa and Nigeria that want to re-publish articles, or for queries about our re-publishing policy, [email us](mailto:[email protected]). The plan calls for better cooperation in collecting, analysing and disseminating information, and timely intelligence sharing and cooperation at the national and regional levels. [Report](https://www.pgr.gov.mz/por/Documentacao/Informacao-Anual-do-PGR-a-Assembleia-da-Republica) on the State of Judiciary, Attorney General Beatriz Buchili listed the constraints investigators and prosecutors face in handling such cases. South Africa and INTERPOL functionaries executed the warrant. In Mozambique, the absence of an effective deterrent allows syndicates to thrive. These cases represent a slight decline from 15 in 2019 and 18 in 2020, but are still high by continental and Southern African [standards.](https://gsi.s-rminform.com/articles/the-numbers-are-in-kidnap-for-ransom-in-south-africa) [common](https://www.voaportugues.com/a/cidadao-origem-asiatica-raptado-mocambique/2616575.html) targets. According to Buchili, Mozambique doesn’t have access to mechanisms facilitating international cooperation and information exchange on cybercrime. The payment of In the absence of an effective policing response, kidnappers have grown bold, expanding their operations into neighbouring South Africa, where some ringleaders are believed to be based. Should similar joint actions be used in Mozambique?

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Kidnappings have already earned more than $34 million for ... (Medafrica Times)

Businessmen from the private sector on Monday (27) called again on the Maputo government to take concrete and effective measures to stop the wave of ...

Another no less important impact is that there are a considerable number of businessmen who ended up giving up investing in the country. Businessmen from the private sector on Monday (27) called again on the Maputo government to take concrete and effective measures to stop the wave of kidnappings that often have victims, businessmen or their relatives of Asian origin.

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ISS: Cross-border cooperation could curb kidnappings in ... (defenceWeb)

Kidnapping for ransom has been rife in Mozambique for almost two decades. Asian businessmen or their descendants and relatives are the most common targets.

To address kidnapping in Mozambique – and its ramifications in South Africa – the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 2022-26 integrated strategy action plan against organised crime must be implemented. Mozambique and South Africa are the two SADC countries most affected by abductions. A joint operation by the South African Police Service and INTERPOL led to the arrest of suspected kidnap kingpin and Mozambican businessman, Esmael Malude Ramos Nangy, in January in Gauteng province. South Africa and INTERPOL functionaries executed the warrant. In Mozambique, the absence of an effective deterrent allows syndicates to thrive. Presenting the 2021 Annual Report on the State of Judiciary, Attorney General Beatriz Buchili listed the constraints investigators and prosecutors face in handling such cases.

Mozambique: Cross-Border Cooperation Could Curb Kidnappings ... (AllAfrica.com)

Analysis - Mozambique and South Africa are most affected by kidnapping in Southern Africa - they must collaborate to stop the attacks.

Mozambique and South Africa are the two SADC countries most affected by abductions. The plan calls for better cooperation in collecting, analysing and disseminating information, and timely intelligence sharing and cooperation at the national and regional levels. [Report ](https://www.pgr.gov.mz/por/Documentacao/Informacao-Anual-do-PGR-a-Assembleia-da-Republica)on the State of Judiciary, Attorney General Beatriz Buchili listed the constraints investigators and prosecutors face in handling such cases. South Africa and INTERPOL functionaries executed the warrant. In Mozambique, the absence of an effective deterrent allows syndicates to thrive. These cases represent a slight decline from 15 in 2019 and 18 in 2020, but are still high by continental and Southern African [standards.](https://gsi.s-rminform.com/articles/the-numbers-are-in-kidnap-for-ransom-in-south-africa) According to Buchili, Mozambique doesn't have access to mechanisms facilitating international cooperation and information exchange on cybercrime. [common ](https://www.voaportugues.com/a/cidadao-origem-asiatica-raptado-mocambique/2616575.html)targets. The payment of In the absence of an effective policing response, kidnappers have grown bold, expanding their operations into neighbouring South Africa, where some ringleaders are believed to be based. She said ransom payments are made through transactions outside the country. Should similar joint actions be used in Mozambique?

Combating Kidnapping: Mozambique and South Africa Must Unite (NNN)

If Southern African Development Community countries are dedicated to resolving the issue, authorities must combat police corruption on both sides of the border, ...

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Cross-border cooperation between SA and Mozambique could curb ... (Daily Maverick)

Mozambique and South Africa are most affected by kidnappings in southern Africa — they must collaborate to stop the attacks.

If they are committed to stopping the kidnappings, they need to tackle police corruption on both sides of the border, and join forces to implement the regional action plan. The plan calls for better cooperation in collecting, analysing and disseminating information, and timely intelligence sharing and cooperation at the national and regional levels. Mozambique and South Africa are the two SADC countries most affected by abductions. [Report](https://www.pgr.gov.mz/por/Documentacao/Informacao-Anual-do-PGR-a-Assembleia-da-Republica) on the State of Judiciary, Attorney General Beatriz Buchili listed the constraints investigators and prosecutors face in handling such cases. In Mozambique, the absence of an effective deterrent allows syndicates to thrive. South Africa and Interpol functionaries executed the warrant. These cases represent a slight decline from 15 in 2019 and 18 in 2020, but are still high by continental and southern African [standards.](https://gsi.s-rminform.com/articles/the-numbers-are-in-kidnap-for-ransom-in-south-africa) According to Buchili, Mozambique doesn’t have access to mechanisms facilitating international cooperation and information exchange on cybercrime. [common](https://www.voaportugues.com/a/cidadao-origem-asiatica-raptado-mocambique/2616575.html) targets. In the absence of an effective policing response, kidnappers have grown bold, expanding their operations into neighbouring South Africa, where some ringleaders are believed to be based. The payment of This feeds a culture of impunity.

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Total's LNG-project revival crucial for Mozambique to pay debt (Creamer Media's Engineering News)

Mozambique's ability to keep servicing its rising debt pile depends on the resumption of TotalEnergies SE's $20-billion liquefied natural gas project, ...

[LNG](/topic/lng) and Russia’s somewhat out of the equation,” Ravi Bhatia, director for [Africa](/topic/africa) at S&P, said in an interview. While Mozambique in November exported its first [LNG](/topic/lng) cargo from a much smaller floating production platform that Eni SpA built, that revenue won’t cover debt payments, according to Samira Mensah, senior credit analyst at S&P. “Even now there’s still pretty high debt-servicing costs before the ramp up in these eurobond payments.” [SECURITY](/topic/security) SITUATION Yet Mozambique faces growing debt payments that might be difficult to meet without revenue it had been banking on from the [project](/topic/project). S&P rates the notes at CCC+. Progress in containing the violence has led to speculation that work may resume in the coming months, but TotalEnergies has yet to make a decision.

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WBHO hopes to return to Total's Mozambique project before June (Moneyweb.co.za)

Neff said towards the end of the six months to end-December 2022, the roads and earthworks division was awarded a contract for the advance site infrastructure ...

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Saipem to Restart Mozambique LNG Project for TotalEnergies in July (OE Digital)

Saipem has agreed to restart a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique for TotalEnergies in July, the chief executive…

The contract has a value of 3.5 billion euros ($3.72 billion) for the Italian group. this implies that our client is confident to solve potential pending issues by that date," Puliti said. Earlier this month TotalEnergies mandated Jean-Christophe Rufin, an expert in humanitarian action and human rights, to carry out an independent mission to assess the humanitarian situation in the province before taking a decision on a restart of operations.

Italian firm gears up to restart works on Total's Mozambique gas ... (FRANCE 24)

An Italian firm contracted by French energy giant TotalEnergies said on Wednesday it was gearing up to resume work on a Mozambique gas project that was ...

Mozambique has set high hopes on vast natural gas deposits -- the largest found south of the Sahara -- that were discovered in the Muslim-majority northern province in 2010. "We have been told that the security has been improved and as soon as there will be the right conditions to re-start we will be ready". Johannesburg (AFP) – An Italian firm contracted by French energy giant TotalEnergies said on Wednesday it was gearing up to resume work on a Mozambique gas project that was halted for security reasons in 2021 as soon as in July.

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WBHO raises prospect of return to Mozambique LNG this year (Energy Voice)

WBHO has raised the prospect of returning to work in northern Mozambique this year, where terrorism has disrupted LNG plans.

The company was also working on the construction of a new quay. This “may be a precursor to the resumption of the main works later in the year”. It was also working on a security perimeter and two military barracks.

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Mozambique: Saipem Reaches Agreement to Resume Mozambique ... (Stratfor Worldview)

The CEO of Italian oil and natural gas contractor Saipem, Alessandro Puliti, said his company expects to "gradually" restart activities on the stalled ...

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Mpumalanga, Mozambique bolster agri ties (Food For Mzansi)

The National African Farmers Union (Nafu) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Federation of Agrarian Associations of Mozambique ...

“We want us to collaborate in unleashing digital technology in the farming space in both countries. This easily results in hundreds of trucks lining up at the borders daily. We want to facilitate the import and export of key goods between the two countries. We want to hear about these initiatives, exposure and opportunity of expanding.” The MOU is aimed at improving agricultural collaboration between South Africa and the East African country. It is a step in the right direction for farmers and sectors that will be involved.

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Multotec celebrates 10 years of operating, expanding and giving ... (Creamer Media's Engineering News)

In addition, the company also services clients involved in graphite, mineral sands and precious stone mining in other parts of the country. Multotec Services ...

Mapingire comments that he is proud of Multotec Services Mozambique’s safety record, as the company operates strictly in adherence to mining health and safety regulations. To this end, Mapingire says Multotec Services Mozambique is currently working closely with local government in Tete Province to identify areas where it can launch projects that will ultimately assist communities in the long run. “The recognition that we receive from our clients comes in the form of repeat business. Ground-breaking for the site was done in November 2011, and civil works commenced immediately, followed by the erection of the workshop as well as the construction of the houses and the perimeter walls. In addition to its activities in Mozambique, the company provides plant maintenance to a platinum mining client in Zimbabwe, as required, via a contract from the Multotec Group in South Africa. Multotec Services Mozambique Lda, recently celebrated 10 years of operating in the Southern African country, where it established a branch to service clients in the coal fields in the Tete Province.

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