MAPUTO – President Daniel Chapo has awarded national honours to more than 1,100 Mozambican citizens and institutions for their outstanding contributions to the country’s development, unity, and independence, as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of Mozambique’s National Independence.
The presidential awards, issued through official decrees, span various categories recognising bravery, academic excellence, cultural impact, public service, and contributions to peace, science, and socio-economic development. Provincial Secretaries of State were tasked with presenting the medals during ceremonies held on June 25 across the country.
Among the highest honours bestowed was the “Order of Samora Moisés Machel, 1st Degree” awarded to Fernando Erverard do Rosário Vaz. The “Order of 25 June, 1st Degree” was awarded posthumously to Carlos Machili, while the “Order of 4 October” was posthumously conferred on Cardinal Dom Alexandre José Maria dos Santos.
Five individuals were honoured with the “Bagamoyo Medal” for civic contributions: Alberto Jeremias Manjate, Ana Maria Nhampule, Arlindo Francisco Hoguane, Eugênio Dique Mandlate, and Horácio Agostinho Cossa.
A notable 1,100 citizens received the “Veteran of the Mozambican Liberation Struggle Medal” for their frontline participation in the armed struggle and their commitment to preserving national identity and independence.
The “Nachingwea Medal” was awarded to Calista Jesus Terezinha Francisca Luís da Silva and the Polana Caniço General Hospital, acknowledging efforts in human rights, health emergencies, women and children’s rights, and public awareness.
Academic contributions were honoured through the “Academic Merit Medal,” received by Brazao Mazula, José Mário Joaquim Magode, Maomede Naguib Omar, and Maria Perpétua Gonçalves. Their efforts in education and scientific advancement were singled out for shaping younger generations.
The “Science and Technology Merit Medal” went to Ana Olga Machatine de Almeida Hausse Mocumbi, Eduardo Samo Gudo Júnior, and, posthumously, Venâncio Simão Massingue. Their innovations were credited with significant socioeconomic impacts.
António Manuel Antunes was recognised with the “Agricultural and Livestock Merit Medal” for advances in livestock production. Meanwhile, the “Combating Poverty Merit Medal” went to the Bank of Mozambique, Manuel José João, Pedro Zacarias Chaúque, Rogério da Luz de Jesus Gomes, and the late Timóteo Valente Fuel.
Cultural contributions were honoured through the “Arts and Letters Merit Medal,” awarded to the Centre for Documentation and Photographic Training, Ghorwane SCRL, Joaquina Silia, Matias Ntundo, Mutumbela Gogo, and Victor Vieira Raposo.
In the sports sector, Estrela Botão Fernandes Gonçalves, Issa Tarmamade, and João Carlos da Conceição were awarded the “Sports Merit Medal” for their work in athlete development and women’s football.
The “Environmental Merit Medal” was conferred on António José Augusto Abacar, Armando Uleva Guenha, Carlos Manuel dos Santos Serra, and Pedro Estêvão Muagura for their role in environmental preservation.
Finally, twelve individuals received the “Merit for Work Medal” for outstanding service across sectors that have boosted national productivity. Recipients included Anabela de Fátima Mesquita Adrianopoulos, Eduardo Alberto Rufino de Matos, Eugénio João Muianga, Francisco Manuel da Conceição Pereira, Isabel Vaz Enes Archer da Cunha, Joaquina da Conceição Manuel Maria Castigo, Manuel Fernando Veterano, Maria Maurício Miguel Limodo, and Paulo Abdala Charifo.
