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Mozambique Newspapers and Magazines Overview

Mozambique's newspapers and magazines, largely based in Maputo and published in Portuguese, blend state and private ownership. Major dailies like Notícias and O País set national agendas, while investigative weeklies such as Savana and Carta de Moçambique drive accountability reporting. Digital-native outlets and English-language platforms expand reach beyond limited print circulation caused by cost and infrastructure hurdles. Culture, politics, and the resource-driven economy receive lively coverage, with business titles and niche magazines growing online. Despite pressures and distribution challenges, Mozambique’s media scene remains dynamic, increasingly focused on digital innovation and watchdog journalism.

National Newspapers And Magazines Top Mozambique Publications

  • Jornal Notícias is Mozambique’s long standing national daily published from Maputo in Portuguese. As the country’s principal state-owned newspaper, it delivers broad, authoritative coverage of national politics, public administration, social affairs and national events, making it a default source for readers and institutions seeking official updates. The newsroom balances straight news reporting with features on culture, human interest and national development projects; its digital edition extends reach nationwide. Ideal for SEO targeting queries about “Mozambique national news”, “Maputo headlines”, or “government announcements”, Jornal Notícias remains a go-to reference for factual, day-to-day national reporting. (Jornal Notícias)
  • O País is a high traffic Maputo based daily in Portuguese known for investigative reporting, political coverage and in-depth dossiers. Published by the SOICO Group, the title blends breaking news, investigative dossiers and cultural pieces, and positions itself as “A verdade como notícia” a strong SEO hook for searches about governance, elections and national debates. Its digital-first approach and multimedia storytelling make it well suited for readers and researchers looking for contemporary Mozambican politics, civil society developments, and regional analysis. O País’ active website is regularly updated and widely cited by local and international observers. (O País)
  • Canal de Moçambique is an independent investigative weekly and daily online outlet based in Maputo, publishing in Portuguese. Renowned for investigative pieces, accountability journalism and dossiers exposing corruption or governance issues, CanalMoz is commonly cited by researchers and NGOs. Its blend of longer investigative reports and daily online updates makes it a strong source for SEO terms like “Mozambique investigative journalism”, “transparency in Maputo”, or “public sector investigations”. The site runs a subscription model for some content but maintains a visible, regularly refreshed news homepage. (Home)
  • SAVANA is a respected independent weekly published from Maputo in Portuguese with a legacy of rigorous reporting and editorial analysis. Founded in the 1990s, Savana combines investigative features, politics, society and culture with an authoritative editorial voice. Its publisher Mediacoop also produces the mediaFAX newsheet. Savana’s online presence mirrors its print edition and is SEO-friendly for searches about Mozambican politics, editorial analysis and in-depth features useful for researchers, journalists and engaged readers seeking critical coverage beyond official statements. (Savana)
  • Revista Tempo is a long standing illustrated news magazine (Maputo, Portuguese) with feature journalism, photo-essays and cultural reporting. Historically influential and now modernized online, Tempo publishes investigative stories, social reportage and culture pieces that connect national events to identity and history. The magazine is a good SEO fit for queries like “Mozambique culture magazine”, “Tempo Maputo features” and “longform journalism in Mozambique”. Its web edition demonstrates an active editorial calendar and is a verified source for magazine-style analysis and visual reporting. (Revista Tempo)
  • Jornal Domingo is a Maputo-based weekly in Portuguese focusing on national affairs, investigative stories and commentary. As a widely read weekend newspaper, it offers depth pieces, interviews and opinion columns that help readers understand ongoing national debates. The Domingo web edition publishes timely updates and curated weekend features, making it relevant for SEO around “weekend analysis Mozambique”, “Domingo Maputo newspaper”, and “Mozambican investigative journalism.” The site and social channels confirm active publication and a stable editorial presence. (jornaldomingo.co.mz)
  • @Verdade is a free weekly (now with a paid digital model) published originally from Maputo and later with strong ties to Nampula, in Portuguese. Renowned for civic journalism and “citizen reporter” contributions, A Verdade focuses on grassroots reporting, social issues and political accountability. Its free distribution model historically gave it broad reach; online, @Verdade is a solid source for SEO searches such as “A Verdade Mozambique”, “citizen journalism Mozambique” and “Nampula news”. The site is active and widely referenced for community-level reporting and opinion. (verdade.co.mz)
  • Carta de Moçambique is an independent investigative online outlet based in Matola/Maputo region, publishing in Portuguese. It focuses on investigative reporting, opinion and in-depth analysis about governance, public policy and political dynamics. Carta’s independent investigations and commentary pieces make it a strong SEO candidate for searches like “Carta de Moçambique investigation”, “Maputo power politics” and “Mozambique corruption reporting”. The website is active and the brand is frequently cited in national media monitoring. (cartamz.com)
  • Zambeze is an online news platform and national outlet publishing from Maputo in Portuguese with general news coverage spanning politics, society and culture. The title emphasizes timely national reporting and local-to-national linkages. For SEO purposes, Zambeze ranks for queries such as “Zambeze Maputo news”, “Mozambique national headlines”, and “notícias Moçambique”. Its site is active and updated frequently, suitable for readers who want straightforward coverage of daily affairs. (zambeze.info)
  • Zitamar News is an English-language online outlet focused on Mozambique (based editorially in Maputo/online) that combines investigative reporting, commentary and region-specific analysis especially on security, energy and governance. While it includes business/energy coverage, Zitamar also provides clear political and conflict reporting relevant to national readers and international researchers. It’s useful for SEO targeting English-language audiences searching for “Mozambique news in English”, “Cabo Delgado reporting” or “Mozambique investigative analysis”. The site is active and publishes regular briefings and deeper pieces. (Zitamar News)
  • Club of Mozambique
    Club of Mozambique is an English-language national news portal produced from Maputo, covering politics, society, investment and developments across the country. Although it carries business and investment items, it also publishes broad national news, analysis and features (politics, social policy and environment) and is widely used by English-speaking audiences seeking Mozambique coverage. Club of Mozambique is active and often used for SEO queries like “Mozambique news English”, “Maputo headlines English” and “Mozambique policy updates”. (Club of Mozambique)
  • Agência de Informação de Moçambique [AIM] is the official Mozambican News Agency (state agency) based in Maputo, publishing in Portuguese (and with some English outputs). As the government’s wire service it distributes official communiqués, presidential statements, ministerial releases and national data essential for authoritative sourcing. AIM is a primary reference for institutional announcements, ceremonial coverage and government policy releases; it’s a crucial SEO target for “official Mozambique statements”, “AIM Maputo” and “government press releases”. The agency’s site is actively maintained. (aimnews.org)
  • Folha de Maputo is an online news portal published from Maputo in Portuguese, known for fast updates, aggregated national headlines and local investigative items that reach a broad urban readership. The portal mixes hard news, opinion and lifestyle content and is optimized for terms like “Folha de Maputo notícias”, “Maputo breaking news” and general national coverage queries. Folha’s site and social channels are active, making it a convenient source for quick national updates and social news trends. (Folha de Maputo)

Regional And Local Newspapers Mozambique City and Regional Coverage

  • Jornal Txopela is a weekly/online portal rooted in Quelimane (Zambézia) blending civic reporting, local politics, community features and culture. It positions itself as a go-to for Zambézia provincial news, investigative pulse pieces and municipal accountability journalism useful for searches like “Quelimane notícias” and “Zambézia cultura.” The outlet maintains an active website and social channels for local engagement.
  • Inhambanense [Facebook] is a local weekly focused on Inhambane province with reports on development, infrastructure, sport and culture. Its main digital footprint is social media and PDF editions; it’s valuable for sourcing provincial stories and community perspectives that don’t always reach national outlets.
  • Jornal Faísca [Facebook] based in Lichinga, Niassa, covers local events, opinion and neighborhood reporting. With a footprint mostly on Facebook and local print circulation, it surfaces Niassa-focused stories and grassroots issues useful for local SEO queries like “notícias Niassa.”
  • Beira Notícias [Facebook] cover municipal life in Beira, port developments, environment and cultural events. These social-driven platforms are practical for real-time city updates and for audiences searching “notícias Beira” or “porto da Beira.”
  • Município da Ilha de Moçambique Notícias publishes news about heritage, tourism initiatives, municipal projects and preservation efforts. As a UNESCO site with active local governance, the portal is a primary reference for tourism and heritage-related searches.
  • Portal FM24 / Fala Moçambique [Facebook] focuses on Pemba and Cabo Delgado, publishing video and text reports on local infrastructure, security and community affairs. It’s widely used by readers seeking regional coverage of the northern provinces.
  • Moz24h is a continuous-update portal that frequently publishes regionally focused stories from Cabo Delgado, Sofala and Nampula. It’s useful for readers wanting steady regional updates beyond capital-centric coverage.
  • TV Sucesso [Facebook] while national in broadcast, has strong editorial presence in Nampula and the northern provinces with video reports, interviews and event coverage. Its social feeds are valuable for local audiovisual content and city-level reporting.
  • TV Diário Nampula [Facebook] functions as a community-focused news source with short updates on municipal issues, public safety and local events important for immediate city-level alerts and citizen reporting.
  • Tete News [Facebook] aggregation
    Tete News aggregates and shares news relevant to Tete province, including mining, infrastructure and social issues. Its social presence makes it a go-to for fast, region-specific updates and community notices.
  • Conselho Municipal da Cidade de Nacala Notícias provides official notices about infrastructure, port activity and local governance. It’s a primary source for project announcements and municipal updates that are essential to local stakeholders.
  • Diário da Ilha / Municipal Portals  [Ilha de Moçambique] Local news & tourism information
    Various island and small-town municipal portals publish local bulletins, tourism info and community news (Ibo, Lumbo, Ilha). These sources are key for localized tourism and heritage SEO queries and local announcements.
  • Zitamar / regional tags [mznews] Regional analysis & sector reporting
    Zitamar and mznews maintain region-focused sections (Cabo Delgado, Pemba, Nacala) that publish localized analyses on security, gas projects and port infrastructure. These tag-based pages are useful when researching provincial issues with deeper context.

Economic And Business Press Finance, Markets and Industry

  • Diário Económico is a leading Mozambican portal dedicated specifically to economy and business. Based online with clear Maputo editorial focus, it publishes daily market briefs, company news, sector analysis (banking, energy, infrastructure) and a well used tenders/jobs section that professionals and procurement teams monitor. Its mix of short industry updates and longer features makes it excellent for SEO around “Mozambique economy”, “Maputo business news”, and “tenders Mozambique”. The site also runs themed sections (Energia, Empresas, Banca) useful for trade researchers and PR targeting sector audiences. (Diário Económico)
  • 360º Mozambique positions itself as an independent business & economics news portal with a strong focus on investment, energy projects (LNG, mining) and trade. The site publishes market briefs, sector dossiers, event coverage (trade fairs) and policy updates content that ranks well for searches like “invest in Mozambique”, “Mozambique energy projects” and “Maputo trade news”. 360º also distributes newsletters (tenders, energy weekly) that attract business audiences and foreign investors tracking project-level developments. (360 Mozambique)
  • Business Channel Mozambique is an online platform that curates business news, company press releases and sector stories aimed at private-sector readers and investors. Though its contact shows an international point of presence, the site is dedicated to Mozambican business topics finance, mining, logistics and corporate developments and is useful for SEO phrases such as “Mozambique company news”, “Maputo investment updates” and “business press Mozambique”. It’s a practical channel for PR distribution and quick industry snapshots. (businesschannelmozambique.com)
  • Economia and Mercado [E&M] is a Lusophone business magazine platform that publishes in Portuguese and covers macroeconomic analysis, banking, corporate governance, energy and investment trends relevant to Mozambique and the broader Portuguese-speaking market. Its articles and opinion pieces are optimized for searches like “economia Moçambique”, “investimento LNG” and “governance empresarial”, and it frequently syndicates or cross-publishes content relevant to Mozambican business actors. Where a local Maputo office isn’t always explicit, E&M’s coverage is widely read by Portuguese-language corporate audiences. (economiaemercado.com)
  • Revista Negócios is a Mozambican business magazine with a corporate audience focus: banking, insurance, mining, agribusiness and infrastructure. The site publishes feature articles, company profiles and event coverage (trade fairs, sector conferences), making it useful for SEO around “revista negócios Moçambique”, “mineração Moçambique” and “banca Maputo”. The magazine appeals to executives, investors and PR teams seeking sector visibility in Portuguese-language business searches. (revista.negocios.co.mz)
  • Revista E and M [Energy and Markets section local editions] produces longer-form, magazine-style analysis on sustainability, energy projects, corporate strategy and finance. Frequently republished or cited by Diário Económico and 360º Mozambique, E&M content is optimized for searches like “revista economia Moçambique”, “E&M energia”, and “análise empresarial Maputo”, making it valuable for professionals seeking sector deep dives and commentary. (Diário Económico)
  • Revista Electrónica Energia & Indústria Extractiva [newsletter / e-magazine] This recurring electronic magazine/newsletter aggregates updates, policy briefs and sector debates about Mozambique’s energy and extractive industries a high-value source for searches like “energia Moçambique revista”, “indústria extractiva Moçambique” and “LNG Cabo Delgado updates”. It’s used by project managers, suppliers and analysts tracking LNG, pipeline and mining developments and often surfaces technical and regulatory briefs not found in general news outlets. (Scribd)
  • Business & Energy Sector Briefs [trade and event portals  Mozambique Gas and Energy Summit] Trade summits and sector portals such as the Mozambique Gas & Energy Summit publish up-to-date briefs, delegate lists and market snapshots that act as de facto press outlets for energy supply chains. These event portals are high-value for SEO when users search “Mozambique energy summit 2025”, “LNG suppliers Mozambique” or “Maputo gas conference”, and they aggregate expert commentary, sponsor content and trade intelligence that businesses use for market entry and tendering. (mozambiqueenergysummit.com)
Sports News And Magazines National Sport Coverage
  • Lance is Mozambique’s most visible independent sports portal focused on national competitions, Moçambola, club profiles and multi-sport features. Based in Maputo and active across web, YouTube and social channels, it publishes match reports, interviews, feature packages and a weekly “Magazine LanceMZ” show excellent for SEO around “Moçambola results”, “futebol Moçambique” and “entrevistas desporto Maputo”. Sports PR teams, club comms and local fans rely on Lance for timely match coverage, opinion pieces and multimedia highlights that amplify national sporting narratives. (lance.co.mz)
  • Federação Moçambicana de Futebol [FMF] is the official governing body for football in Mozambique and publishes authoritative national team news, competition calendars (Moçambola ties into its ecosystem), coach appointments and youth programs. As the primary source for match schedules, official communiqués and national squad announcements, FMF’s site and social channels are essential for journalists and researchers seeking verified updates on the Mambas, qualifications and domestic competition governance high trust and high SEO value for “seleção Moçambique” and “FMF comunicados”. (fmf.co.mz)
  • Televisão de Moçambique Desporto [TVM] runs a full sports section on its site and on TV with broad national reach, airing match highlights, interviews, features on athletics, volleyball, basketball and football, and carrying official broadcasts. Because TVM combines TV programming with online writeups and video, it’s a top resource for national multimedia coverage and TV anchored SEO queries such as “desporto TVM”, “destaques Moçambique” and televised match listings. Public and institutional announcements often get wide distribution via TVM. (tvm.co.mz)
  • Liga Moçambicana de Futebol [LMF / Moçambola pages] manages league communications, fixtures, standings and competition regulations. Its official pages (social + league microsites/feeds) are the go-to for Moçambola fixtures, postponements, disciplinary notices and structural updates crucial for SEO around “Moçambola calendário”, “LMF comunicado” and club-level competition tracking across provinces. LMF content is widely republished by local sports media and used by clubs and supporters for authoritative match information. (Facebook)
  • Moz Sport TV [Facebook / video channel] is a popular online video channel and Facebook page dedicated to promoting Mozambican sport through match clips, interviews and event livestreams. It’s a strong engagement channel for national audiences who prefer short video highlights and social distribution. For SEO and social discovery, Moz Sport TV is effective for visual/search queries like “vídeos Moçambique desporto”, “destaques Moçambola” and club highlight reels that travel quickly across fan networks. (Facebook)
  • MEDIA SPORT MOZ [Facebook] is an active Matola based sports page that posts daily national and international sports updates with a focus on local tournaments, youth competitions and Moçambola news. It’s frequently used by provincial fans and community organisers to share fixtures, grassroots results and quick news bites valuable for local SEO and grassroots engagement searches like “desporto Matola” or “resultados Moçambola provincia”. (Facebook)
  • Desporto Moçambicano [Facebook groups and pages] aggregate match scores, fan commentary and grassroots intel for Moçambola and national team matches. They’re a powerful social discovery layer for fan-generated content, rapid score updates and community polls useful for SEO/social listening around “Moçambola 2025”, fan reactions and hyperlocal match reports. Journalists often monitor these groups for leads and fan sentiment. (Facebook)
  • Associação Black Bulls official site / social coverage
    Associação Black Bulls, a high-profile Matola club, runs official online channels for match reports, recruitments and continental competition updates. Their channels are read widely by national fans and serve as quick authoritative sources on the team’s fixtures and club statements ideal SEO targets for “Black Bulls Matola”, “Black Bulls Moçambola” and club performance news. (Transfermarkt)
  • Federação Moçambicana de Atletismo [FMA] publishes official calendar items, national championship results and athlete selection notices for track & field. For athletics coverage and SEO queries such as “campeonato atletismo Moçambique”, national records and athlete profiles, FMA’s site is the authoritative source for federated competition news and event bulletins. (FMA)
  • Federação Moçambicana de Basquetebol [FMB] provide updates on national teams, domestic championships and international participation especially for women’s basketball where Mozambique has strong regional visibility. The federation is routinely cited for team rosters, regional tournament results and developmental programmes important for SEO such as “basquetebol Moçambique” and “FMB notícias”. (About FIBA)
International News Portals in Mozambique
  • Reuters provides fast, fact-checked wire reporting on Mozambique’s politics, security and large-scale energy and mining projects. Because Reuters maintains dedicated country pages and correspondents for southern Africa, its coverage is heavily used by governments, investors and international media monitoring “Mozambique breaking news”, “TotalEnergies LNG”, or “post-election unrest”. Its concise dispatches, multimedia feeds and business oriented analysis make it an excellent SEO target for up to the minute inquiries about developments that affect markets, regional stability and humanitarian response. (Reuters)
  • Associated Press [AP] collects dispatches, photos and video that are republished worldwide. AP is especially useful for fast verification of major events (protests, elections, displacement) and for English-language searches such as “Mozambique protests AP”, “Maputo breaking news” and “humanitarian displacement Mozambique”. Its multimedia assets (photos and video) and widely syndicated stories make AP a dependable international source for journalists, NGOs and researchers tracking on-the-ground developments. (AP News)
  • Al Jazeera English provides in depth reporting, video packages and explainers about Mozambique’s insurgency, displacement and political tensions often with field reporting and documentary segments. Its coverage is well indexed for searches like “Al Jazeera Mozambique”, “Cabo Delgado displacement” and “post-election unrest Maputo”, making it a strong source for storytellers, researchers and international viewers seeking narrative depth and visual reporting. (Al Jazeera)
  • France 24 runs country tags and live updates on Mozambique, including daily briefs and video segments. The outlet’s multilingual presentation supports SEO for “France24 Mozambique” queries across English, French and Spanish audiences, and its live-news approach is especially helpful for monitoring diplomatic reactions, election developments and security incidents as they unfold. France 24’s cross-platform video stories are a common reference for international viewers and researchers. (France 24)
  • The Guardian publishes long-form features, investigations and opinion on Mozambique from election coverage to environmental and conservation crises (e.g., attacks affecting wildlife reserves). Its deeper analytical pieces are great SEO targets for queries like “Mozambique analysis The Guardian”, “conservation Niassa attacks” or “election reporting Maputo”, and are widely cited by NGOs and academic readers for contextual background. (The Guardian)
  • Financial Times [FT] focuses on the economic and financial dimensions of Mozambique’s story LNG projects, sovereign debt scandals (the “tuna bond” fallout) and investor risk. Its reporting and special reports are commonly used as SEO anchors for searches like “FT Mozambique gas project”, “Mozambique debt scandal” and “investing in Mozambique”, and read by finance professionals needing context on market and project risks. (Financial Times)
  • Africanews provides continent-wide reporting with a dedicated Mozambique section helpful for regionally contextualized stories about displacement, security and cross-border effects. Because it targets African audiences in multiple languages, Africanews is SEO-friendly for searches across Africa-focused queries like “Mozambique Africanews”, “Cabo Delgado Africanews” and regional policy coverage. (Africanews)
  • RFI [Radio France Internationale] offers radio reports and online articles in multiple languages, often carrying interviews with policymakers, analysts and civil society in Mozambique. Its radio orientation is useful for multilingual audiences and for SEO terms like “RFI Mozambique”, “Maputo radio report” and “political interviews Mozambique”, especially for francophone and lusophone stakeholders seeking audio content. (RFI)
  • The New Humanitarian [formerly IRIN] specializes in crisis, humanitarian response and in-depth reporting on displacement and aid coordination in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado, cyclone responses). Its coverage is key for NGOs, donors and policy researchers searching “Mozambique humanitarian analysis”, “displacement Mozambique” and “aid response updates”, and it frequently publishes data-rich explainers and field features. (The New Humanitarian)
  • Relief Web [UN OCHA’s reporting platform] is the primary aggregation portal for humanitarian situation reports, assessments and coordination documents on Mozambique. It’s indispensable for professionals requiring verified situation reports, NGO briefs, maps and funding appeals — ideal for SEO queries like “ReliefWeb Mozambique situation report”, “Cabo Delgado displacement data” and operational planning resources. (ReliefWeb)
  • Amnesty International publishes timely human rights investigations and briefings on protests, alleged abuses and security-force actions in Mozambique. Their country pages and press releases are high value sources for SEO around “Amnesty Mozambique report”, “protest crackdown Mozambique” and “human rights violations Maputo”, and are often cited by international media and policy makers. (Amnesty International)
  • Human Rights Watch [HRW] provides country reports and news on internet restrictions, protest responses and abuses connected to conflict and security operations in northern Mozambique. For searches like “HRW Mozambique report”, “internet restrictions Mozambique” or “Cabo Delgado rights abuses”, HRW’s documented reporting and country chapters are frequently used by journalists, researchers and advocacy groups. (Human Rights Watch)
  • The Economist produces concise, analytical coverage and opinion pieces about Mozambique’s political upheavals, economic prospects and resource politics. Its analysis and leader pieces are good SEO anchors for queries like “Economist Mozambique analysis”, “Mozambique elections Economist” and “gas projects Mozambique Economist”, and are commonly used for academic and policy framing. (The Economist)
Explore Politics, Culture, Geography And Traditions About Mozambique

Political Overview

Mozambique is governed as a unitary dominant-party semi-presidential republic, in which executive power is exercised by the president who serves as both head of state and head of government and the Council of Ministers, while legislative power is vested in a unicameral Assembly of the Republic. The Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) has dominated politics since independence in 1975, and although multiparty elections have been held regularly since 1994 with the main opposition party, RENAMO, participating power remains heavily concentrated in the ruling party, contributing to an uneven playing field for challengers. The president is directly elected for a five-year term via a two-round system, and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms; the current president, Daniel Chapo, assumed office on 15 January 2025.

Cultural Heritage and Identity

Mozambique’s cultural identity is shaped by a rich tapestry of Bantu ethnic groups principally the Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, and Sena as well as Portuguese colonial heritage, reflected in language, religion, and architecture. Portuguese is the official language, while indigenous languages remain widely spoken in rural areas. The Island of Mozambique, a former Portuguese trading post, is the country’s sole UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1991 for its fusion of Arab, Indian, and Portuguese architectural styles. In addition, intangible traditions such as the Timbila choral music of the Chopi people and the ritual dance Gule Wamkulu of the Yao community were recognized by UNESCO in 2008, underscoring the nation’s vibrant living heritage.

Geographical Landscape and Climate

Covering an area of 801,590 km² making it the 35th-largest country in the world Mozambique stretches along the southeastern coast of Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini, and the Indian Ocean. The Zambezi River bisects the country, with narrow coastal plains and low plateaus to the north, and broader lowlands and the Lebombo and Mashonaland ranges to the south, while highlands such as the Niassa and Tete plateaus lie further inland. The climate is predominantly tropical, characterized by a wet season from October to March and a dry season from April to September; coastal regions experience heavy monsoon rains and are prone to cyclones during the wet months.