Portuguese is the official language. Many local African languages, such as Tsonga, Sena Nyanja, Makonde and Macua, are also spoken. Many also follow traditional beliefs. Coverage is mainly of Maputo and some towns in the south. Handsets cannot be hired for short periods.
Connections are via South Africa to international telecommunications network.
Internal communications exist between most major towns. Postal services are available in main centres. Airmail to Europe usually takes five to seven days, but sometimes longer. There are no English-language newspapers published in Mozambique. The daily papers are Not cias and Di rio de Mo ambique.