MOZAMBIQUE BRIDGE UNITES NORTH AND SOUTH
Aug 3rd, 2009 by admin
Mozambique has launched a bridge over the Zambezi River, linking the north and south of the country. The 113-million US dollar bridge, launched on Saturday, joins the southern province of Sofala and the northern province of Zambezia. President Armando Guebuza described the long-delayed bridge as a symbol of national unity. Work first began on the bridge in 1977 but was cut short by the outbreak of civil war between ruling party Frelimo and rebel movement Renamo. Until Saturday ferries were the main means of transportation between north and south. The government hopes the bridge will foster development and overcome geographical difficulties
