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Theme: Gender-based violence in times of Covid-19.

Moza Banco, launched this Monday, 5^th of April, theMoza Banco Journalism Prize – 1st Edition, under the theme: “Gender based violence in times of Covid-19”.  This competition aims to encourage media professionals to investigate, produce and publish articles about gender violence, and to reward excellence in journalistic activity in the social area. The distinction of the best works published in the national media covers three categories, namely, Written Press, Radio and Television.

Candidates may apply for this award for original works by professional journalists, or a group of journalists, duly signed and having been published/issued in Portuguese at a registered Mozambican media body between 1 June 2020 and 31 October 2021 and that portray domestic violence in its various aspects.

 The Chairman of the Board of Directors at Moza Banco said that, “with this initiative, we hope to contribute to greater dissemination and awareness on the issue of gender violence, as well as the promotion of a society of pluralism, tolerance and a culture of peace, in a harmonious equality of rights between men and women”.

 The Inspector General from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Action, Carlota Mahai, representing the Minister Nyeleti Mondlane, started by thanking Moza Banco for the invitation, before going on to state that, "this journalism competition, launched today, demonstrates that the private sector has a social responsibility to contribute to building a society that respects human rights and is free from gender-based violence, recognizing the fundamental role that the media plays in this process. We also hope, that with this competition, articles will be produced that will improve the perception about the contours of gender-based violence especially in this period when we are facing the COVID-19 pandemic”.

The event also served to honour the journalist Francisco Júnior for his contribution, delivery and commitment in producing articles on human rights and gender. Besides the homage, there was also a monetary award to encourage his important journalistic work.

Moza Banco has implemented actions to value women, having associated itself to entities such as MUVA, with the objective of promoting the economic empowerment of women through a platform that brings together female entrepreneurs from different branches of activity, for the sharing of experiences, networking and dissemination of business opportunities. Very recently, it joined the Freestyle Talkz project in a special programme dedicated to women. 

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Moza Banco 

As part of the celebration of Women's Month, Moza Banco joined the Freestyle Talkz project in a special programming dedicated to women.

This initiative is aimed at connecting people, sharing stories and experiences of Female Entrepreneurs through live broadcasts on social networks from 8^th March to 7^th April.

The topics were varied, always female and with guest speakers from the four corners of the world.  The lives included the participation of distinguished guests such as Mody Maleane, Nagáina Sara, Ancha Salvador, Karina Jamal, Nereyda Ah-Hoy, and Andra Massamba among others.

To attend and participate, simply access the social networks of Moza Banco and you will find all the necessary information.

This project is part of Moza's commitment in the promotion of gender equity and women empowerment. It is worth noting that the bank decided to join the MUVA platform in 2020 to run a campaign against gender-based violence in times of confinement, resulting from the new Coronavirus.

Called "Gender in times of Covid-19", the campaign aimed to appeal to families that staying at home should lead to greater unity and not to domestic violence, be it verbal or physical.

Moza, the bank that gives women their full value!

Moza Banco donates a CO2 machine to Maputo Central Hospital in an initiative aimed at alleviating the suffering of hundreds of children suffering from laryngeal papillomatosis disease across the country.

Laryngeal papillomatosis is an uncommon disease in Mozambique, despite the fact that it affects hundreds of children.  The cure for this disease depends on a process called tracheostomy. The main objective of this process is to serve as a safe alternative respiratory cycle through a mechanical means for those suffering from the disease. The only contraindication for the procedure is the homeostatic alteration.

Laryngeal papillomatosis affects the health of children in many ways, including loss of voice pitch, tracheal tube obstruction, coughing and secretions among others. All these symptoms limit these children from living their normal life and enjoying normal activities such as running, playing, bathing, going to school and other activities that are essential at this stage of growth.

Moza Banco, aware of this situation, as part of its Social Responsibility, decided to donate the CO2 machine to the ENT Department of Maputo Central Hospital to enable the treatment of this disease.

“We decided to respond to this request to support the fight against this terrible disease and save the lives of many children in our country", explained the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Moza Banco, Dr João Figueiredo.

It should be noted that recently Moza Banco has also supported the Mavalane General Hospital and the Heart Institute with the objective of supporting the care and treatment of patients with Covid-19.

MOZA BANCO, on 1 March last, issued a bond loan, by private subscription, in the amount of USD 7,500,000 (seven million, five hundred thousand US dollars), with a variable coupon indexed to the 6-month LIBOR USD plus a spread of 5.5%, maturing in 2025 and fully subscribed by ARISE BV.

MOZA BANCO's CEO, Dr. João Figueiredo stated that this operation represents an important milestone for the bank, "With this issue, Moza Banco becomes the first Bank in the domestic financial market to issue bonds in foreign currency, under the regulatory context that guides the issuance of securities in the country."

In turn, for ARISE, according to its CEO, Dr. Deepak Malik, this investment further solidifies its commitment and continued support to MOZA BANCO in its process of sustainable growth and profitability.  "The bonds issued by the bank will contribute to increased capacity in supporting the activities of Mozambican businesses, which is directly aligned with ARISE's objective of partnering with local financial service providers to promote financial inclusion in Africa."

 MOZA BANCO continues to drive its business based on the promotion and provision of an integrated and segmented value offer of financial products and services, with the main objective of promoting close relationships tailored to the needs of its customers.

This issue, organised and mounted by MOZA BANCO's Investment Banking Division, is based on the Bank's strategic plan, and on the restructuring and stabilisation of the balance sheet, providing it with robust medium and long-term liabilities.

Moza Banco has just provided support for the rehabilitation of the Mavalane General Hospital, in order to provide greater and better care capacity to OVID-19 patients.

Moza Banco's support will consist of sanitary, carpentry and electrical material requested by the Mavalane General Hospital in order to ensure better preparation and adequate care of covid-19 patients.

The HGM is one of the oldest in Maputo City, serving patients from Mavalane district and all surrounding areas including all health centres in the municipal districts of KaMavota, KaMpfumo, KaMaxaquene and KaNyaka.

The hospital's management stated that "all buildings, facilities require hydraulic renovation, carpentry and electricity repairs to re-establish the healthy and comfortable environment not only for health professionals, but also for the community at large".

This need arises at a time when "the budget made available by the State is scarce and it is almost impossible to carry out activities related to these areas", reiterates the hospital's management.

The Chairman of Moza Banco, João Figueiredo, said that the institution he Chairs is committed not only to providing better services to its customers, but also to "but also in contributing at the most decisive moments in history".

 “This is the moment that all Mozambicans would like to know how to contribute. So when this opportunity arose, we thought that we had to contribute to the fight against this disease that affects everyone", said João Figueiredo.

At this moment, Mavalane General Hospital has dozens of people hospitalized for various diseases and the numbers are increasing every day, which translates into a growing demand for limited conditions.

It is worth remembering that soon after covid-19's first cases in 2020, Moza Banco made a donation to the Instituto do Coração to support the care of covid-19 patients. Moza Banco's donation was used for unforeseen expenditure in the Institute's budget plan.

Specifically, this amount was intended for the purchase of medicines and protective equipment for health technicians, and also helped with the rehabilitation work on the physical structure to adapt to the strict isolation of these patients.