The Social Sciences exam for seventh grade declared null and void by Education Ministry

The discrepancies discovered during this week's examination in the Nampula and Maputo cities are at issue.

The exam in question will be retaken next Tuesday, the Ministry of Education and Human Development's spokesperson announced this Thursday during a press conference.

Feliciano Mahalambe clarified that the error was a result of printing, and he ensures that the right conditions are taken to mitigate the country's second exam call from being compromised  after the exam in question  is repeated.

According to the ministry's spokesperson for education and human development, approximately 300,000 students from some Cabo Delgado province districts were not tested because of security concerns.

Catholic Church dabbling in Politics advocates people's engagement in the establishment of remuneration standards.

The Catholic Bishops regard the Single Salary Scale as an important tool for reducing inequities in the country's prior civil service salary systems.

The Bishop of the Diocese of Chimoio, Dom Joo Carlos, emphasizes the necessity for all elements of society to be included in the formulation of labor policy, and not just in order to avoid upheavals.

Dom Joo Carlos, Bishop of Chimoio, spoke on Friday at a news conference held in conjunction with the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique's second Plenary Session.

Dom Inácio Lucas, President of the Episcopal Seminary Commission, underlines Catholic Bishops' commitment to contributing to the country's harmony and well-being.

The second Plenary Session of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique, which began on Monday, concludes on Sunday. (RM)

Nyusi to embark on a state visit to Finland next week .

From November 16–17, 2022, Filipe Nyusi, president of the Republic of Mozambique, will travel to Finland on a diplomatic mission. Sauli Niinistö, the president of the Republic of Finland, will host the visit.

On Wednesday morning, there will be formal consultations between Presidents Niinistö and Nyusi in the presidential palace. Topics will include the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Mozambique's potential membership in the UN Security Council, difficulties with food security, and climate change in addition to Finland and Mozambique's bilateral connections. The Presidents will conduct a joint press conference after their discussions.

Meetings with the Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Speaker of the Parliament Matti Vanhanen, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto are also on President Nyusi's schedule for that day.

President Nyusi will speak at a seminar on Thursday, 17 November,  on business opportunities between Mozambique and Finland organised by Business Finland, and and thereafter tour  Finnish companies.

In addition, he will explore about the Finnish school system at the University of Helsinki Viikki Normal School and Omnia, the Espoo region's Joint Authority of Education. Finland has a rich history of development collaboration with Mozambique. Finland, in particular, has aided the development of basic education in Mozambique.

Mozambique's previous presidential visit to Finland occurred in 2008, when President Tarja Halonen welcomed President Armando Guebuza's state visit.

Prime minister impressed by infrastructure reconstruction in Palma

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Twenty months after the terrorist incident in Cabo Delgado Province, the Prime Minister was impressed by the quickness of social and economic infrastructure rehabilitation in Palma's district headquarters.

Adriano Maleiane, who visited the area on Friday, expressed his satisfaction at witnessing how hard returning families work to resume their regular life.

The Prime Minister claimed, however, that he had discovered issues whose resolution the government must find as soon as possible.

The Prime Minister worked in the Mueda District on this Saturday, the final day of his working tour to Cabo Delgado, where he talked with the regional government and various social groups. 

Islamist insurgents carried out a horrible attack on the town of Palma in northern Mozambique more than a year ago that left dozens of people dead, drove others from their homes, and postponed a sizable gas project in the area.

Motion to assist Mozambique in its fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado is approved by the Pan-African Parliament.

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the motion of support and solidarity for Mozambique in the fight against terrorism in Cabo Delgado was unanimously approved by the Pan-African Parliament.

The heinous atrocities carried out by terrorists in Cabo Delgado, particularly those committed against women, children, and the old, are strongly opposed and condemned by African legislators.

All individuals who support and encourage terrorism and violent extremism in Mozambique and other parts of Africa have been repudiated and condemned.

The Pan-African Parliament called on the leaders of the continent to support Mozambique's efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism, which poses a threat to the entire southern region.

Following the national group leader's involvement during the Pan-African Parliament's discussion of peace and security in Africa, the motion of solidarity was accepted.

Aires Aly issued a warning that the terrorists' actions are becoming more concerning and that they are impeding the government's attempts to advance the nation.

Aires Aly suggested that Africa openly address the implementation of stringent border restrictions, the strengthening of police and judicial cooperation, and the establishment of effective methods to combat the financing of terrorists during the recent debate on peace and security.

This Thursday officially marks the conclusion of the first regular session of the sixth legislative assembly of the Pan-African Parliament. (RM

Single Salary Table: Minister requests teachers in Mozambique to remain calm

Carmelita Namashulua, the Minister of Education and Human Development (MINEDH), urged teachers to maintain their composure on Monday, saying that the Government is taking all necessary steps to address any inconsistencies that may exist in the Single Salary Table's implementation (TSU).

The official's statements come after certain teachers from some schools in the province and city of Maputo suspended their activities because they were disgruntled with the Single Salary Table's inconsistencies.

Namashulua asserts that the Ministry of State Administration and Civil Service, along with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, formed a technical team that is working actively in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Human Development to address all concerns and fix any issues that may arise during the implementation process.

"We will meet with the union once more today (monday) to discuss these issues so that the government can follow up appropriately. We urge our teachers to keep up the good work and to fully prepare our schoolchildren for the exams that will be conducted in November. If there is an issue with the salaries that we send to the appropriate institutions, we have our unions and the provincial directorates, she added, so that the government can make the required fixes.

The Minister further emphasizes the need of being calm because this is an ongoing process, and the Government will fix any inconsistencies that may develop as the TSU is implemented.

Pan African Parliament first ordinary session: Strengthening nutritional resilience and food security on the African continent:

This Tuesday, the Pan-African Parliament discussed, among other issues, nutrition and food security on the African continent.

Yesterday, at the official opening of the first ordinary session of the sixth legislature, remarks focused on the need to find answers to Africa's food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic.

Prior to the start of the pandemic, research indicated that more than 200 million Africans were malnourished.

This Tuesday also sees discussions about the state of peace and security in Africa as well as the adoption of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance.

Conflicts, economic and environmental disasters are all factors contributing to Africa's high malnutrition rate.

According to deputy Aires Aly, president of the national group at the Pan-African parliament, Mozambique prioritizes food and nutritional security in relation to human capital.

Mozambique, he added, continues to work towards achieving the goals defined for the year of nutrition.

Also, this Tuesday, the situation of peace and security in Africa and the implementation of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance will be discussed.

Renamo calls on the Government to respond to grievances in light of the setting of salaries based on the Single Salary Table

At a  press conference yesterday  in Maputo Renamo appealed to the Government to respond to the grievances of professional groups in setting wages in light of the Single Salary Table (TSU)

The President of the Republic and his Rwandan counterpart pop down to Maputo's Fish Market.

On Friday in the late afternoon, Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, and Filipe Nyusi, the president of the Republic, went to the Maputo Fish Market.

The two statesmen engaged in interactions with the locals and merchants, who concurrently exhibited the variety of fish put up for sale there.

The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, used the occasion to test the citizens' knowledge of the Rwandan leader and his nation's role to the fight against terrorism.

Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda, expressed his pleasure at touring the Fish Market and commended the friendship between his nation and Mozambique in return.

When speaking with customers and vendors at the Fish Market, Filipe Nyusi, the head of state of Mozambique, had to translate what his Rwandan counterpart was stating.

Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane on a working visit to Sofala province

As of today  Prime Minister Adriano Maleiane is visiting Sofala province.

The High Level Meeting for the Review of the Post-Cyclone Reconstruction Program will be under the direction of Adriano Maleiane in the city of Beira.

The Prime Minister will visit Campo Agrcola da Cerâmica in Beira and the Project for Construction of Houses in the Resettlement Neighborhood of Ndenja in the district of Nhamatanda, among other places, while also in Sofala. (RM)

proposed bill on the legal status of foreign nationals being debated in parliament today

The proposed bill on the legal status of foreign nationals is being debated in parliament. The draft law that sets the legal framework for foreign nationals, including the rules for entry, stay, and leave in the nation, is now being reviewed generally by the Parliament.

The African Cultural Renaissance Charter, which lays out the guidelines for the promotion and enhancement of cultural heritage on the continent, will be one of the resolutions that the deputies specifically consider today. (RM)

USAID provides 682 million meticais to support student retention programs in Zambézia and Nampula schools.

The Student Retention Program in Schools in the Provinces of Zambézia and Nampula will be funded with more than 9.5 million dollars, or 682 million meticais, by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The Civil Society Education and Learning and Training Center, or CESC, will run the program, which will engage kids and teenagers between the ages of 10 and 19.

Inocêncio Manjuel, the deputy national director of the CESC's AGE Program, spoke on Tuesday in the Milange region and explained that the program has a five-year term and also seeks to enhance students' pedagogical performance.

Some beneficiaries  expressed satisfaction with the support they will get to complete their studies.

Mozambique: Women and children pay a heavy price during conflicts and emergencies

Maputo- According to a United Nations research, women and children are the bulk of those affected by conflicts, the covid-19 epidemic, and climate change.

First Lady to attend leadership Seminar in Dubai.

The first lady of Mozambique, Isaura Nyusi, will attend the Leadership Seminar this Tuesday and Wednesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to a statement obtained in our newsroom.

The First Lady will be conferred an honorary degree on the occasion by the London Graduate School in partnership with the Commonwealth University in honour of her leadership in different social areas, according to a statement from the Republic's Presidency. (RM).

United Arab Emirates Businesses keen to boost invest in Mozambique.

United Arab Emirates businesspeople seek to boost their investments in Mozambique.

This is an observation made by Mateus Magala, Minister of Transport and Communications, during the President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi's, working visit to that Middle Eastern country.

" The United Arab Emirates expressed a strong interest in partnering with and investing in Mozambique in a variety of areas." This is great to observe. "I feel there is confidence in Mozambique's macroeconomic and political structural reforms,"  stated the Minister.

Filipe Nyusi, President of the Republic, met with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates on Monday night. (RM)

Nyusi visits the UAE with a focus on the economy, defense, and security.

The President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, will meet with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Muhammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, as part of his official visit to the country.

The two leaders' conversations will result in the signing of agreements in the economic, technical, defense, and security spheres, as well as in the fight against terrorism.

One of the UAE's priorities in Mozambique is the mobilization of additional investments in the energy industry.

Between 2016 and 2020, the UAE invested around $300 million in development projects in Mozambique, making it one of the country's major sources of foreign investment.

According the Mozambican Ambassador to the United Emirates, the visit of President of the Republic Filipe Nyusi to that nation will invigorate the two nations' ongoing partnership in the economic, political, tourism, and social sectors. (RM

Nyusi embarks on four-day visit to the United Arab Emirates

According to a press release we received in our newsroom, the President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, will commence his official four-day visit to the United Arab Emirates this Sunday.

The document states that Filipe Nyusi's visit is in response to the invitation extended by Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi.

The United Arab Emirates and Mozambique will have the chance to define strategies for boosting their bilateral and global friendship and cooperation as a result of the head of state of Mozambique's visit. This will give the two nations an opportunity deepen their political, economic, and business ties.

On this trip, the President of the Republic will be accompanied by Tiago Castigo, Mozambique's ambassador to the United Arab Emirates; Verónica Macamo Ndlovu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation; Mateus Magala, Minister of Transport and Communications; Carla Loveira, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance; Ceclia Chamutota, Deputy Minister of Public Works, Housing, and Water Resources; and staff of the Presidency .

Mozambique -Rwanda : Visas abolished

Regular passport holders no longer need a visa to enter Mozambique or Rwanda.

For regular passport holders, Mozambique and Rwanda do not require a travel visa.

In order to facilitate this, the two governments on Friday in Kigali inked a deal to abolish visas.

Both Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and Mozambican Interior Minister Arsénia Massingue signed the document.

According to a statement from the Ministry of the Interior, under the terms of this agreement, nationals of both nations are permitted to enter and remain in either Mozambique or Rwanda for up to 90 days without a visa.

The visa waiver deal should go into effect later this year, according to the interior minister of Mozambique. (RM)

Mozambique: CNE is engaged in the material acquisition for Electoral registration

The National Electoral Commission (CNE) is working to gather material for the Electoral Census in preparation for the elections in 2023 and 2024.

These mobile phones and other items must be acquired in China in order to register to vote.

The National Election Commission's president, Dom Carlos Matsinhe, says he does not know when this equipment will arrive in the nation because it is a complicated procedure.

Matsinhe promises that the CNE is coordinating with government officials to ensure that the necessary equipment enters the nation and that the census can begin on time.

"Ordering and manufacturing the necessary equipment takes time, and there's also the issue of logistics. The  difficulties brought about by Covid-19 are known.

Samora Machel's life and accomplishments are the subject of a symposium held by the Research Institute for the History of the Liberation Struggle.

This Wednesday in Maputo, the Research Institute for the History of the National Liberation Struggle will host a symposium on Samora Machel, the country's first president, and his biography and legacy.

Testimonies from individuals and members of the public who lived or worked with Samora Machel between 1963 in Tanzania and October 19, 1986, the day that Samora Machel lost his life, will be used to commemorate the event, which marks the 36th anniversary of his bodily disappearance.

The day also signifies the culmination of the commemorations of the Institute for Research on the History of the National Liberation Struggle's first anniversary (RM)