Gaza,the breadbasket of Moza

Gaza is a province of Mozambique.

 It has an area of 75,709 km2 and a population of 1,333,106 (2006). 

Xai-Xai is the capital of the province.

 Inhambane Province is to the east, Manica Province to the north, Maputo Province to the south, South Africa to the west, and Zimbabwe to the northwest. 

Geography 

Most of the district lies in the basin of the Limpopo River, which runs from northwest to southeast through the district, emptying into the Indian Ocean near Xai-Xai. 

The Changane River, a tributary of the Limpopo, forms part of the province's eastern boundary. 

The Rio dos Elefantes (Olifants River) flows into the district from the west through the Massingir Dam, to empty into the Limpopo. 

The Save River forms the northern boundary of the province. 

The Limpopo railway, which connects Zimbabwe and Botswana to the port of Maputo, runs through the province, entering Zimbabwe at the border town of Chicualacuala. 

The province, including the towns of Xai-Xai and Chokwe, were greatly affected by the 2000 Mozambique flood. Limpopo National Park lies within the province, bounded by the Elefantes and Limpopo rivers and the South African border. 

Banhine National Park lies in the east-central portion of the province.

 The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park and its associated conservation area, which is in the process of being formed, will cover the northern part of the province, including both national parks, and extend into adjacent parts of Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Administration 

The province was created on October 20, 1954.Gaza is made up of Bilene ,Macia ,Chibuto,Chicualacuala,Chigubo, Chókwè ,Guijá ,Mabalane,Manjacaze,Massagena ,Massingir and Xai-Xai andd the municipalities of: Chibuto ,Chókwè Macia,Manjacaze and Xai-Xai

CTA asks greatest alignment and cooperation between governmental reforms and the Bank of Mozambique

The Confederation of economic associations of Mozambique (CTA) considers that measures taken, Monday, by the Bank of Mozambique are not sufficient to economic recovery, though recognize that return some confidence to the market. for example, limiting the​ annual use of Bank cards outside the country, set at 700 thousand meticais per person, is seen by the CTA as a good sign but considers that it takes largest alignment between the reform of the Bank of Mozambique and the government. "the Central Bank feel that the market is to respond in relation to your measurements, although not enough. If the adjustments were chain and coordinated in some ways, speak of fiscal policy, where the expense had reduced as should have been probably the magnitude of the adjustment on the side monetary might be less and then the cost to the private sector also could be lower," said the deputy executive director of CTA, Eduardo Sengo. The private sector expects the decisions serve to relieve interest rates, aggravated by the Bank of Mozambique during the peak of economic instability. The deputy executive director of CTA understands that even though the new interest rates to be introduced in April, is some good news that will discipline the banks,it is this new Exchange rate only that CTA considers will create situation of largest predictability in the market, but alert for the difficulty of implementation and daily updating of this instrument.

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CTA asks greatest alignment and cooperation between governmental reforms and the Bank of Mozambique

The Confederation of economic associations of Mozambique (CTA) considers that measures taken, Monday, by the Bank of Mozambique are not sufficient to economic recovery, though recognize that return some confidence to the market. for example, limiting the​ annual use of Bank cards outside the country, set at 700 thousand meticais per person, is seen by the CTA as a good sign but considers that it takes largest alignment between the reform of the Bank of Mozambique and the government. "the Central Bank feel that the market is to respond in relation to your measurements, although not enough. If the adjustments were chain and coordinated in some ways, speak of fiscal policy, where the expense had reduced as should have been probably the magnitude of the adjustment on the side monetary might be less and then the cost to the private sector also could be lower," said the deputy executive director of CTA, Eduardo Sengo. The private sector expects the decisions serve to relieve interest rates, aggravated by the Bank of Mozambique during the peak of economic instability. The deputy executive director of CTA understands that even though the new interest rates to be introduced in April, is some good news that will discipline the banks,it is this new Exchange rate only that CTA considers will create situation of largest predictability in the market, but alert for the difficulty of implementation and daily updating of this instrument.

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Laboratory tests confirm that Frozy refrigerant is not harmful to health

The results of laboratory tests on samples of Frozy, a soft drink produced in Mozambique, show that the product does not contain any harmful ingredients, according to the director of the National Institute for Standardization and Quality (INNOQ), Alfredo Sitoe, in Maputo Monday .
According to Sitoe, the tests were carried out by the Ministry of Health, after the Malawian authorities decided to ban the commercialization of that soda in that neighboring country, for allegedly having a high content of citric acid.
In fact, the Mozambican government, after a Council of Ministers meeting held in November last year, guaranteed that the product was not harmful to health.
Examinations carried out at the time indicated that the product had a citric acid content of 0.1 to 0.5 mg / 100 ml. "The Ministry of Health did the laboratory tests and concluded that there was no problem with the product. As a way for the country to obtain the absolute assurance that, in fact, there are no problems, the sample was collected and sent to laboratory tests outside the country. "These tests also confirmed that the product was good," Sitoe said.
The director of INNOQ also said that the results were sent to Malawi, who also decided to send another team to Mozambique to collect samples of the product. "At the end of December, Malawi sent a technician who collected samples of 13 flavors. They went through the tests and they confirmed that the product is not harmful to health, "Sitoe said.
However, the Malawi Bureau of Standards required the company to affix a label in English or Chichewa (local language) in accordance with the laws of the country.
According to the source, the company Frozy promised to do the label until April 20 this year. "Unfortunately, we have never received any official response from the Malawi Bureau of Standards. We were waiting for an official response because the initial said that the product could enter Malawi by putting a label in English and indicating the distributor in English or Chichewa, "he said.
Frozy, according to Sitoe, says it has never exported the product to Malawi, so it believes that the product may have entered the country illegally.

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Renamo brigades promote awareness campaigns for the return of displaced persons

Several brigades linked to the Renamo party are involved in campaigns to raise awareness among the people of four districts in the central province of Zambézia, displaced due to military hostilities, to return to their areas of origin and resume their productive activities.
According to the Renamo political delegate in Zambézia, Abdala Ossifo, quoted by AIM, the sensitization targets the districts of Mopeia, Morrumbala, Dere and Gurúè.
Likewise, the Renamo political delegates in these same districts, who lived in hiding places, are returning to political work.
According to Ossifo, the return of Renamo district delegates to their activities is clear proof that the truce has come to stay.
President of the Republic, Filipe Nyusi, and Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama reached understandings that culminated in the suspension of hostilities for two months after a seven-day truce.
The present suspension of hostilities, which will last until 4 March this year, aims to create a favorable environment for "speeding up" the political dialogue, the aim of which is to achieve effective and lasting peace.
However, for a peaceful coexistence nationwide, Ossifo underlined the need for Mozambican society to "reform minds."
"From the top, we must begin to reform our minds. Because we are all brothers and we think that the truce benefits the entire Mozambican people. There are no military columns anymore and people travel from one point to another at will. This is good for all Mozambicans, because war does not solve anything, "said Ossifo.
The actions promoted in Zambézia are being replicated a little by all the provinces of the country that were the scene of acts of armed confrontation during the political-military tension, namely Sofala, Manica and Tete.
The first offensive was launched about two weeks ago in the province of Sofala at a meeting between a delegation of the largest opposition party and the government of that province. On the occasion, Renamo announced the resumption of political activities in all of the party's delegations at the Sofala level.
The Sofala government expressed its readiness to ensure that all political parties work safely, ensuring that "there is room for all"

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Road accident kills one in Sofala

Episode involved a passenger transport bus from Maningue Nice

One person died and another 10 were seriously injured following an accident this afternoon in the Nhamatanda district of Sofala province. The accident involved a passenger transport bus from Maningue Nice.
The accident occurred around 2 pm at the Muda administrative post, 75 km from Beira City. At the time, the bus that made the route Quelimane - Beira flipped in circumstances still to clarify.
In addition to the dead person and the 10 seriously injured, there are 35 slight injuries. The victims were evacuated to the Central Hospital of Beira and the Rural Hospital of Nhamatanda.
Police detained the bus driver for investigations.

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