No major disruption to Moz tourism

As the Mozambican political unrest was mainly confined to urban areas like the capital Maputo, the tourism industry yesterday said there were no significant disruptions in tourism-heavy regions of Inhambane, Vilankulo and Ponta do Ouro.

- Brian Sokutu

With the busy Christmas season approaching, Southern Africa Tourism Services Association CEO David Frost said the impact on tourism was still being assessed.

"For South Africa and the broader SADC [Southern African Development Community] region, the key concerns are related to cross-border trade and travel," said Frost.

Amid talks expected today between President Filipe Nyusi and opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, Mozambique has been reeling from the aftermath of violent protests, sparked by claims of vote-rigging in the disputed presidential election won by the ruling Frelimo party.