Joana Chilengue, Lina Maria dos Santos and Fatucha Rosemary are the first Anglican women clergy to be ordained in Mozambique. The presiding Bishop said the ordination of the three transitional deacons was a “very big milestone” for the diocese as it made plain the church’s appreciation of women’s ministry
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Politics and Society Taking social media at (Face)book value in Africa
Facebook’s revelation about fake accounts designed to influence elections shows the risks for Africa’s already fragile democracies.
Africans rising Mozambique opens Africa’s longest suspension bridge
China’s massive investment on the continent continues with the opening of Africa’s longest suspension bridge in Maputo, Mozambique. Among other improvements, the 3km-long bridge will reduce travel time between Maputo and KwaZulu-Natal from six hours to 90 minutes. But it comes at a cost to locals.
African identities The hidden rainforests of Mozambique
Mozambique locals are probably the only people unsurprised by the discovery of a hidden rainforest inside Mount Lico that has remained hidden and protected by the volcano’s high walls. This is the second undisturbed rainforest that scientists have recently found in Mozambique thanks to Google Earth.
Politics and Society Why Renamo leader’s death could have a major impact on Mozambique
The death of Mozambican opposition leader Alfonso Dhlakama could affect the progress made to end hostilities in the country.
Politics and Society Legacy of Samora Machel in quotes
Today the people of Mozambique commemorate the anniversary of the death of founding President Samora Machel. Africa pays tribute to Machel, and to celebrate the legacy of President Samora, we remember Samora through quotes about what he stood and fought for.
Politics and Society Remembering President Samora
On this day Africa lost one of its most celebrated liberation heroes, a fighter and revolutionary leader, Mozambican President Samora Machel who perished in a fatal plane crash in 1986. Today we join Mozambique to commemorate the legacies of President Samora and pay homage to this African hero.
Politics and Society The resource curse comes to Mozambique
Mozambique, which was poised to take off as the world’s third-biggest natural gas producer, is instead now teetering on the brink of a major sovereign debt default, which is threatening to jeopardise its eagerly anticipated gas-fired boom.
Politics and Society The Predicament of Mozambique
Mozambique is another African country where the drama set of its political life reads like the plotline of the television series House of Cards Kudzayi Zvinavashe recently travelled through the country and reflects on its current affairs and political landscape