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King eyes natural gas deal with Mozambique
Eswatini Observer
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August 10, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesEswatini could soon tap into Mozambique’s vast natural gas reserves through a landmark pipeline project. This follows fruitful discussions between His Majesty King Mswati III and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo during the...
Mozambique orchestra in 'magic' twist at Clare festival
RTE Ireland
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August 6, 2025
A cross-cultural performance between a Mozambique youth orchestra and Irish group is set to bring a "magic" twist to a traditional music festival in Clare. The 38th Feakle Festival, which takes place in the east Clare village, brings together...
Mozambique: New development fund innovative, will impact employment – businesses
Macau Business
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August 5, 2025
The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) on Tuesday considered the new Local Economic Development Fund (FDEL), launched last week by the head of state, to be an “innovative” measure that will have an impact on employment. “It...
Mozambique: Interest rate cut will boost investment, lower costs – businesses
Macau Business
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August 5, 2025
The Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) said on Tuesday that the recent cut in interest rates to 10.25%, decided by the central bank, will reduce costs for entrepreneurs and “boost investment” in the country. “This is an...
Women’s Day: 15 travel tips
Business Ghana
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Women make up at least half (and by some counts, nearly 70%) of South Africa’s travel and tourism industry, so it’s no exaggeration to say they’re the ones influencing the way we explore. Ask almost any woman what she wishes for on Women’s Day,...
Ntanyiwa calls Mtalimanja to explain alleged tally centre at Area 30
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 18, 2025
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Greek Holidays Spark Controversy for British, Dutch Royals
Greek Reporter
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August 9, 2025
Queen Camilla sparks controversy over Greek holidays. Public Domain The Greek holidays of members of the British and Dutch royal families has sparked controversy in their respective countries. Queen Camilla enjoyed a luxury holiday around Greece...
Eswatini Tourism Authority Activates 2025 Events Calendar in Maputo
Eswatini Observer
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August 8, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesMaputo, Mozambique – The Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) officially launched its 2025 Upcoming Events Calendar yesterday at the Cardoso Hotel in Maputo, Mozambique. The event gathered tourism officials, tour operators,...
Smart Travel: Hurtigruten Debuts ‘Open Village’ Experiences in Norway, Alaska’s New Women-Led DMC, Hawaiian Airlines Announces Cushy Upgrades and More
Smart Meetings
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August 8, 2025
Thinking of jetting to the U.S. on a short-term business visa? If you’re from a high-risk overstay country, you may need to majorly boost your budget to allot for a hefty entry fee. Plotting an incentive trip that’s more glacier than golf course?...
15 Travel Tips from the Women Behind Africa’s Biggest Tourism Brands
News Ghana
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August 8, 2025
Women make up at least half (and by some counts, nearly 70%) of South Africa’s travel and tourism industry, so it’s no exaggeration to say they’re the ones influencing the way we explore. Ask almost any woman what she wishes for on Women’s Day,...
Cautious optimism as translocated SA cheetahs fill a new Mozambican ecological niche
Daily Maverick
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August 7, 2025
The translocation of 16 cheetahs in two batches from South Africa to Mozambique is going relatively smoothly, with no fatalities to date and cautious hope that the speedy cats will quickly adapt to their new environment. Renowned cheetah...
Buntu Matole's vision: revolutionising Cape Town tourism through community engagement
IOL
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ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 47 minutes ago 4min At the heart of Cape Town’s vibrant travel scene, Buntu Matole stands as a beacon of change, driving a revolution in how tourism intersects with local culture. As the co-founder and director of a...
Mozambique launches national housing project to promote sustainable urbanization
Xinhua News Agency
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MAPUTO, Aug 1 (Xinhua) -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo officially launched the "Infrastructure Land Project" on Thursday in Faiquete, Vilankulo District, Inhambane Province, marking the start of a nationwide initiative to provide affordable...
6 Best Safari-and-Beach Holidays, From Madagascar to Mozambique
Conde Nast Traveler
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August 5, 2025
“Love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage,” Sinatra crooned. Not exactly a current choice, but the song does drift to mind when asked about the merits of a bush-n-beach vacation—because that is one slam-dunk combination. Spending...
Beyond the briefcase : A Lisbon city tour from an avid traveller's POV
Team-BHP
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August 6, 2025
BHPian SJM1214 recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Back in February, one fine day, I got a call from our HR asking about my availability on a specific date in April. They didn’t tell me where or why—just wanted to know if I was available....
T TSHIVHENGWA: Tourism is not a luxury, it’s a national priority
BusinessLIVE
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If we want to grow Africa’s [share of the global] tourism pie, countries must start acting like partners rather than fragmented competitors. The rest of the continent already plays a significant role in SA’s tourism performance, with travellers...
Visa-Free Entry: 44 Countries Lebanese Passport-Holders Can Travel To Hassle-Free
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to travel to the chilly mountains of Georgia or roam amongst Rwanda's impeccable wildlife? Lebanese passport-holders can do it all as citizens of the Middle Eastern country can now travel to 44 nations across the...
Mozambique’s Cahora Bassa Dam expansion plan offers Eskom a fresh clean energy option
Daily Maverick
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July 27, 2025
Eskom is already the biggest client of the Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), the company that operates the Cahora Bassa Dam plant, with about 60% of the power generated at the dam travelling more than 1,400km on two parallel power lines...
Violence in northern Mozambique obliges thousands of people to flee, tending help efforts
The European Times
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August 3, 2025
Movement is the last consequence of an emergency cascade that overlap in the country – including armed violence, climate shocks, disease epidemics and a lack of serious funding. Since January, more than 95,000 people have fled insecurity in Cabo...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...