One person has died and eight others are missing as a result of shipwreck off the coast of Mozambique's southernmost district of Matutuine district.
Maputo — One person has died and eight others are missing as a result of shipwreck off the coast of Mozambique's southernmost district of Matutuine district.The Maritime Administrator in Maputo Province, Odete Muianga, told reporters on Thursday that the boat involved in the incident was involved in illegal fishing.
"The boat was carrying 12 crew members, of whom one lost his life. Eight are reported missing and three survived', she said. According to the Director of Maritime Inspection, Cezar Mapossa, the cause of this shipwreck is related to the methods used in illegal fishing in Mozambique.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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