President Nyusi expresses solidarity with attacked journalists

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President Nyusi expresses solidarity with attacked journalists

9:07 CAT | 16 Aug 2016

File photo / Filipe Nyusi

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Sunday expressed his solidarity with the journalists who were attacked by gunmen from the opposition party Renamo on Friday.

The victims of the ambush were a team of journalist travelling to Macossa, in the central province of Manica, to cover the President’s visit to the district. Two cars belonging to Radio Mozambique and TVM were fired upon as they drove through Chiuala, in Barue district, resulting in a journalist receiving a minor injury from shards of glass.

Speaking to reporters, President Nyusi said that this type of incident, which has also targeted women and children, must end.

President Nyusi gave a positive report on his three-day working visit to Manica province. He said that during his tour, which took him to the districts of Mossurize, Macossa, Vanduzi and Macate, he had seen clear signs of economic growth.

The President stated that he had been shown examples of the newly inaugurated socio-economic infrastructure that had been promised to the electorate during his presidential campaign in 2014. These included access roads, schools and hospitals, water pumps, and an expanded electricity supply.

President Nyusi also spoke of the enormous potential of the province, with international investors attracted to agriculture, tourism, and mining. He argued that “these investments are gradually changing the region”, which is encouraging the government to continue with its efforts to improve the quality of life.

The President noted that some of the province’s products are now sold on the international market and are competing globally due to their high quality. In particular, he mentioned avocados, millet, various types of beans, fruit, and Piri Piri chillies grown by companies such as Westfalia Fruit and Vanduzi.

The President noted that Manica province hopes to return to its position as the country’s granary.

However, the President added that he had also witnessed at first hand the consequences of the drought and the impact of the attacks by Renamo in the region. He lamented that Renamo attacks are continuing against people, property, and even animals.

Source: AIM