Progress in basic services was reported in 2025, but challenges continue to overshadow these efforts. Concerns also remain over unresolved disappearances and the broader human rights situation.
The Government of Macomia District on Friday (17) presented a report on its 2025 activities, highlighting what it described as significant improvements in the delivery of basic services to communities, despite ongoing instability in parts of the district.
According to the report presented at the VII Session of the Provincial Executive Council of Cabo Delgado, the district recorded improvements in development indicators, particularly in the sectors of education, fisheries, and social assistance.
In education, Macomia currently has 21 functioning schools, including 15 primary schools, four basic education institutions, and one general secondary school. To support teaching and learning, 30,647 textbooks and 2,100 manuals for grades 1 through 7 were distributed free of charge.
Student enrollment reached 17,160, including 8,054 girls, representing 98.7% of the planned target. This marks a modest increase from 2024, when 16,926 students were enrolled.
In the fisheries sector, which is crucial for local livelihoods, production grew by 2%, reaching 84,029 kilograms of various fish products, compared to 82,163 kilograms in the previous year.
The District Administrator, Tomás Badae, stated that these results reflect joint efforts between the government and local communities. Meanwhile, the Governor of Cabo Delgado Province, Valige Tauabo, praised the resilience of the population, highlighting their continued engagement in productive activities despite difficult conditions.
However, despite the reported progress, the same report acknowledges that much remains to be done. Challenges persist in ensuring full access to education, expanding healthcare services, and improving living conditions especially in areas most affected by instability.
The Governor also called for strengthened medical and pharmaceutical assistance, recommending the expansion of integrated mobile health brigades to reach remote communities.
Nevertheless, many residents feel that little has changed. They continue to call for stronger investment and structural solutions to ensure sustainable and inclusive development in a region deeply affected by terrorism. (Mozanorte)
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