AUTHORITIES WARN OF INSECTICIDE RESISTANT MOSQUITOES

Maputo, 27 Jun (AIM) – Health officials in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane have warned of the threat from mosquitoes that have developed a resistance to insecticides. The warning comes from a study carried out in Inhambane and Zambezia provinces by the Ministry of Health and a non-governmental organisation, reports Radio Mozambique. The study … Read more

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Charl Mikkers Shaping in Tofo

Tofo has it’s first resident surfboard shaper. Charl Mikkers has been posted in Tofo for 4 years and now is making surfboards here. Charl offers surf lessons and coaching, rents boards and does fibreglass and epoxy repairs to all kinds of ocean going craft. Call Charl on +258845397996

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Mass Prison Breakout in Inhambane

Maputo, 24 Jun (AIM) – A group of 63 prisoners escaped from the provincial jail in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane, and later murdered an official of the Inhambane attorney’s office.   According to a report in Monday’s issue of the Maputo daily “Noticias”, the mass breakout occurred on Sunday morning. The prison director, … Read more

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Team Stellenbosch

An onslaught of spearos and fishermen descended on quiet Tofo this week. The Stellenbosch University crew, headed up by Laurentius and Willem started with a bang, but the action steadily slowed as the SE wind dominated over the kinder offshore conditions. The first day was conducted in a wild leftover swell and strong winds…far from … Read more

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Pierre de Villiers at The Block

Another seldom dived spot…hazards like flying lead and ski-boats, dirty water and the odd shark rumour keeps most spearos away from The Block in Port Shepstone. However, Pierre de Villiers, on a sojourn to the KZN lower south coast for some winter gamefish action prior to the sardines showing up…ventured out in the late afternoon today, … Read more

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