CEMO NEWS SUMMARY. 26TH MAY, 2009

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DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND CORRUPTION

Daviz Simango appoints former Mayor as MDM Political Delegate
The MDM President, Daviz Simango, appointed the former Mayor of
Marromeu, João Germano Agostinho, to the position of Political Delegate
of the same district. This represents a further case of desertion from
the Renamo Party, given that Agostinho ran for and gained the post of
Mayor of Marromeu as a member of Renamo in 2003.
O Pais. 26th May, 2009
http://www.opais.co.mz/opais/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1442:daviz-nomeia-antigo-edil-como-delegado-politico-do-mdm&catid=63:politica&Itemid=273


Governor Tocoli suspends Administrator of Angoche
The Governor of Nampula province, Felismino Tocoli, yesterday suspended
the Administrator of Angoche District, José Carlos Amade, due to
accusations of corruption. The accusations were made by local people
during the President of the Republic’s visit to the District earlier
this month.
Bom dia Moçambique. Rádio Moçambique. 26th May, 2009


MDM to meet in Nampula
The Democratic Movement of Mozambique(MDM) will hold its National
Council in Nampula City, in the province of the same name, from 4th to
7th June. The Meeting will be followed by the President of the Party's
first visit to the province of Nampula, according to its spokesperson
Geraldo de Carvalho.
Canal de Moçambique. 26th May, 2009
http://www.canalmoz.com/default.jsp?file=ver_artigo&nivel=1&id=7&idRec=5689


ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT

Climate change: risks of natural disasters are increasing
There is a strong probability of the risks of natural disasters in
Mozambique increasing due to climate change. The statement was made by
João Ribeiro, Manager of the National Institute of Disaster Management
(INGC), during the presentation of a study into climate change and
natural disasters, made yesterday in Maputo.
Notícias. 26 de Maio de 2009
http://www.jornalnoticias.co.mz/pls/notimz2/getxml/pt/contentx/765056


Funds guaranteed for second phase of Maputo Development
The World Bank will donate US$50million to support the second phase of
the Maputo Development Programme, to be implemented from September 2010.
In addition to the money from the World Bank, the Municipality will
spend US$15million and the Government US$5million, giving a total budget
of US$70million.
Notícias. 26th May, 2009
http://www.jornalnoticias.co.mz/pls/notimz2/getxml/pt/contentx/765031)


Poor rate of fund repayment in Tete
Tete is encountering great difficulties in recouping funds loaned
through the Local Initiative Investment Budget. Of a total amount of
317,053 million Meticais allocated in the last 3 years in the Province,
only 5,092 million Meticais has been repaid to the Government.
Notícias. 26th May, 2009.
http://www.jornalnoticias.co.mz/pls/notimz2/getxml/pt/contentx/765050


Water systems rehabilitated in Sena
Two small drinking water systems will be re-activated this year in Sena,
Caia district, Sofala province. The systems have been inoperative for 30
years, since their sabotage during the civil conflict in the country.
Notícias. 26th May, 2009.
http://www.jornalnoticias.co.mz/pls/notimz2/getxml/pt/contentx/765090


Artumas gives concessions in Rovuma basin
The Canadian company Artumas will grant concessions, under
sub-contraction, in two oil exploration areas in the Mozambican part of
the Rovuma basin, in the scope of a “joint venture”, the negotiation of
which will be concluded in the next few weeks. In order to address
current financial difficulties, the company is also proposing to its
debt-holders that bonds be transformed into shares in the company.
O País. 26th May, 2009
http://opais.sapo.mz/opais/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1438:artumas-cede-participacoes-em-areas-de-exploracao-de-petroleo-na-bacia-do-rovuma&catid=38:economia&Itemid=181


400 Mozambican miners lose their jobs in South Africa
400 Mozambican miners have lost their jobs in the South African mines of
Pamodzi Gold East Rand Limited (PTY) as a result of the closure of the
mine. According to Mozambican authorities, the miners’ unemployment will
last for a period of 3 months, having begun in April. The miners are
receiving benefits relating to these 3 months.
Canal de Moçambique. 26th May, 2009
http://www.canalmoz.com/default.jsp?file=ver_artigo&nivel=1&id=8&idRec=5690


HUMAN RIGHTS, JUSTICE AND DEVELOPMENT

Number of labor conflicts reached 8000 in 2008
The sectors of civil construction, tourism, private security, and
timber, are those that registered the highest numbers of labor conflicts
and illegalities in 2008. The number of labor conflict cases tends to
increase every year, as a result of a higher degree of consciousness
amonst workers of their rights. The problems they present to the
Ministry of Work are in major part related to their safety, work
timetable and racism.
O Pais. 26th May 2009
http://www.opais.co.mz/opais/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1440:conflitos-laborais-atingiram-8000-casos-em-2008&catid=45:sociedade&Itemid=176


Collaboration

Constancio Nguja and Michael Howard – Translation
Delfina Dança – Democracy, Governance and Corruption
Saite Junior – Development
Sandra Matusse – Human Rights, Justice and Legal Affairs

Celso Gusse – CEMO Director Executive