Mozambique: Defence Minister reviews mining-related security challenges in Manica and Tete provinces

Defence Minister Cristóvão Chume visited the provinces of Manica and Tete on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, where he reviewed the situation regarding mining activities and held working meetings with local authorities, with the aim of assessing existing challenges and outlining measures to strengthen security and improve oversight of the sector.

In Manica, Cristóvão Chume met with the Multisectoral Commission for the Assessment of Mining Activities.

On the occasion, the Defence Minister expressed a positive assessment of the report presented by the Commission, which highlights the progress achieved since the start of its activities. Chume encouraged the continuation of its work to consolidate the results and improve the mechanisms for monitoring and overseeing mining activities.

In Tete, the Minister held a working meeting with the Provincial Secretary of State, Cristina de Jesus Xavier Mafumo, during which issues relating to security and the constraints associated with mining activities in some districts were discussed. The meeting also addressed strategies aimed at reversing the current situation and strengthening the intervention of the authorities in response to the challenges identified.

Also in that province, Cristóvão Chume visited initiatives undertaken by the Mozambique Civil Service as part of his monitoring of the activities carried out by the institution.

Source: Ministry of National Defence / Press Release