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The courage to act: a lesson from South Africa, a turning point for Mozambique

History occasionally presents us with parallels so precise that to ignore them is an act of intellectual negligence. The drama currently unfolding within South Africa’s highest security institutions is not merely a domestic affair. It is a mirror, an instruction manual, and above all, a benchmark for the courage demanded of statesmen in nations where…

Abaixo a chantagem económica da South32

As recentes declarações da South32, anunciando que a Mozal poderá parar a produção de alumínio em 2026 se não obtiver eletricidade aos preços que considera aceitáveis, representam mais do que um simples alerta empresarial. São um ato calculado de chantagem económica, dirigido ao Governo e, em particular, ao Presidente Daniel Chapo. A Mozal não é…

South32’s Mozal Threat: When Profit Pressures Cross the Line

Australia prides itself on its mining giants’ global footprint. But with global reach comes global scrutiny, and South32’s handling of its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique is raising the kind of questions no FTSE or ASX-listed company wants to face. The company’s latest announcement that it may shut down the facility in March 2026 unless…

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My name is Egídio G. Vaz Raposo or simply Egidio Vaz. I am communication strategist, trainer and media scholar for over 20 years. I live in Maputo, Mozambique. Reach me out through the channels indicated below.

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