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Japan donates 10 million dollars to develop digital terrestrial television in Angola
Ver Angola
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The exchange of notes was signed between the Japanese Ambassador to Angola, Sano Hiroaki, and the Director of the International Cooperation Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, José da Silva. According to a press release from the...
Luanda summit targets Africa's $100 billion infrastructure funding gap
The Standard
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A section of Narobi Expressway as captrured from Westlands on April 23, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] African heads of state will gather in Luanda from October 28-31 for a high-stakes summit aimed at closing the continent’s $100 billion annual...
From Dakar to Luanda: Angola hosts infrastructure summit amid funding gap
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Heads of State and Government, representatives of development finance institutions, and private investors meet in Luanda, Angola, in October to mobilise capital to finance Africa’s infrastructure projects amid an annual funding gap of over US$100...
Trine expecting record class of new students
The Herald Republican - Indiana
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ANGOLA — Trine University will welcome a record incoming class of more than 760 new students this fall, reflecting continued demand for the university's career-focused academic offerings, affordability and close-knit community. The record group...
De Beers' return "is already bearing fruit," says Diamantino Azevedo
Ver Angola
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Diamantino Azevedo, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Polytechnic Institute of Lueji A'Nkonde University, noted that the South African partner's return to Angola is "already beginning to bear fruit," with the discovery of a kimberlite...
Landmark diamond discovery may reshape Angolan mining sector
Macao News
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August 14, 2025
De Beers’ joint venture announced the discovery of a new kimberlite field in Angola, potentially redefining the future of the country’s mining industry. Three years into their joint venture, De Beers Group, a global leader in the diamond industry,...
Serra da Leba Pass
Atlas Obscura
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The Serra da Leba, long a formidable obstacle for transportation across southern Angola, was conquered in the 1970s by this rather nerve-wracking series of switchbacks on the Namibe-Lubango Road. It ascends around 6,053 feet (1,845 meters meters)...
GTCO sets the pace: First Nigerian bank stock to hit N100, up 76% this year
Business Hallmark
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August 18, 2025
Nigeria’s financial markets witnessed a historic milestone as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) became the first banking stock to cross the psychological N100 barrier on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), cementing its position as the standout...
Rebuilding to grow: the economic impact of the 75 billion kwanzas in support of Angolan companies
Ver Angola
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In this scenario of uncertainty and discouragement, the Executive announced a decision that deserves attention and reflection: the provision of 50 billion kwanzas to support vandalized companies and 25 million dollars, equivalent to 25 billion...
De Beers and Endiama discover new kimberlite field in Angola
Mining Review
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August 14, 2025
De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, have made a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. In July 2025, the De...
Angola Oil & Gas Issues Call For Nominations For 2025 Awards
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference officially issues a call for nominations for this year's AOG Awards ceremony. From groundbreaking exploration campaigns to pioneering technological...
DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum announces strong advisory board for key industry insights
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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August 18, 2025
“A passionate, experienced and industry-led team” The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the members of this year’s advisory board for the event that is heading for Kolwezi from 29 to 30 September. By driving...
De Beers-Endiama partnership discovers new kimberlite field in Angola
Mining Technology
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August 13, 2025
De Beers, in partnership with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, has announced the discovery of a new kimberlite field in Angola. This marks the first such find for De Beers in more than 30 years and signals a potential boost for the...
Angola’s cost of living of protests reflects historic lows in MPLA support
Daily Maverick
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August 11, 2025
Thousands of people took to the streets again in Angola on 28 July in protest against the rising cost of living. The demonstrations began in the capital Luanda and quickly spread to the cities of Huambo, Malanje and Benguela. In just three days,...
Angola’s wave of protests reflects historic lows in MPLA support
Institute for Security Studies
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Angola’s wave of protests reflects historic lows in MPLA support The current cost-of-living demonstrations indicate widespread dissatisfaction that could continue into the 2027 electoral year. Thousands of people again took to the streets in...
More than 40 products from the Carrinho group certified with the ‘Made in Angola’ seal
Ver Angola
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In a statement that VerAngola had access to, INAPEM reported that the ceremony was attended by the head of the Business Support Department (DPAE) in Benguela, Joaquim Lino; the coordinator of the Technical Unit for the 'Made in Angola' seal; and...
OPINION: It’s time to awaken the sleeping East African giant on trade
Capital FM Kenya
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August 18, 2025
By Tobias Alando One November afternoon in 1999, three presidents—Daniel arap Moi of Kenya, Ali Hassan Mwinyi of Tanzania, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda—met in Arusha to sign the Treaty establishing the East African Community (EAC), reviving a...
Business : Yinson Production Begins 15-year Charter For Agogo FPSO In Angola
Bernama
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August 13, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd's offshore energy solutions and floating, production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) business unit, Yinson Production, has commenced the 15-year firm charter for the Agogo FPSO, following the...
More than 30 years later, De Beers discovers new diamond deposit in Angola
Ver Angola
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The deposit was discovered while the company was prospecting in a concession in the east of the country. In a statement sent to VerAngola, the De Beers group, together with Endiama, announced that it "found its first new kimberlite deposit in over...
De Beers and Angola’s Endiama discover Kimberlite
African Mining Market
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August 12, 2025
De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, today announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. In July 2025, the De...