#EXCLUSIVO: MAPULENE, UM BAIRRO DA CIDADE DE MAPUTO, ONDE A POBREZA É “PÃO DE CADA DIA”

#EXCLUSIVE: MAPULENE, A NEIGHBORHOOD IN MAPUTO CITY, WHERE POVERTY IS "DAILY BREAD" Poverty continues to be a major concern in Mozambique. This time, TV Sucesso's report, voiced by Julião Job and image reporter Valdo Massingue, went to Mapulene, a neighborhood in Maputo city where extreme poverty is a daily reality. In Mapulene, our team spoke with several families facing extreme poverty. Arão, 29, a father of three, lives in a reed house. Visibly sad about the life he leads, he says he never got used to poverty, but due to lack of employment, he ends up accepting the situation, even if he doesn't like it. His dream is to live in dignified conditions, like other families. A fisherman by profession, Arão says his income isn't enough to provide three meals a day and that he prefers to rent a house for 750 meticais, even though it's difficult, and would like to pay 1,200 meticais for a better place. His wife reveals that they sometimes go days without eating and that, due to the situation, one of their sons currently lives in Inhambane province. Next to Arão's house, we find a similar story. In a makeshift brick house, a family of four lives, sleeping on a mat on the floor and cooking in the same space. Dona Leonora says she has no food, only a blanket, three plates, and a few pots donated by charitable people. He lost his sight nine years ago and, since then, has seen his life fall apart. She says that some days, her children don't go to school because of hunger. Historical figures show that poverty in Mozambique is a heartbreaking challenge. In 1996, the rate was 69.7%. Seven years later, in 2003, it fell to 52.8%. In 2009, it was 51.7%. The largest reduction occurred in 2014, when the rate reached 46.1%. However, in 2020, the rate rose alarmingly to 68.2%, which actually represents a worrying setback in the efforts of those who claim to be fighting poverty. In 2024, only 5% of the basic social benefit reached beneficiaries. Despite the country's economic growth over the past 25 years, this famous growth is not felt by most Mozambicans. Currently, around 60% of the population lives in poverty. The Minister of Labor, Gender, and Social Action, Ivete Alane, acknowledges that Mozambique is a poor country, but showing signs of development. She affirms that the government is implementing measures to accelerate the economy and emphasizes that fighting poverty is everyone's responsibility. Psychologist Fraime, in an exclusive interview with TV Sucesso, points to "incompetence in governance" as one of the main causes of poverty. He points out that the Federal Constitution establishes agriculture as a pillar of development, but the policies implemented have not solved the problem. He criticizes the fact that hunger has become just "another statistic" and considers the situation inhumane. Fraime believes the population is only valued during election times, and when they protest, they are met with police repression. He further states that, with the natural resources available, "no one should go hungry in Mozambique" and condemns the disparity between the comfort of parliamentarians and the poverty experienced by approximately 70% of the population. Economist Teresa Boene points to the weaknesses of public institutions and corruption as obstacles to implementing effective policies. He also asserts that climate change and the armed insurgency have exacerbated the problem and argues that the government must prioritize the most vulnerable. Report: Julião Job Image: Valdo Massingue Editing: Bernardo Nhangale Text: Elves Abel Mucachua #TVSucessoDoPovo #1NaInformação #JornaldaPrincipal #EnyaMaló #TVSucesso2025