Mozambique: Social Security Institute to Pay Paternity Allowance

Maputo — The Mozambican Labour Consultative Commission (CCT) has approved draft regulations which would allow the payment of a paternity allowance, as well as extending the period of maternity leave from 60 to 90 days.

The CCT is a tripartite negotiating forum between the government, the trade unions, and the employers’ associations.

The regulatory instrument was approved by consensus by the CCT and should be taken to the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) for approval in the next few days.