Angola e Botswana vão realizar, no dia 8 deste mês, o primeiro Business Forum entre os dois países, iniciativa que deverá aproximar as comunidades empresariais e contribuir para o reforço do comércio bilateral. A informação foi avançada, esta Quinta-feira, pelo embaixador de Angola no Botswana e junto do Secretário-Geral Executivo da Comunidade de Desenvolvimento da […]
O Procurador-geral da República, Pedro Mendes de Carvalho, reafirmou, esta quarta-feira, 02 de Setembro, em Luanda, o compromisso da Procuradoria-Geral da República em actuar de forma firme, qualificada e orientada para a defesa da legalidade e do interesse público, e reconheceu que o combate à criminalidade económica e financeira exige preparação técnica e estreita cooperação […]
Well abandonment and decommissioning of oil platforms are critical steps in the lifecycle of hydrocarbon projects. They ensure that geological formations with hazardous fluids are permanently sealed off. This prevents environmental damage and protects local communities and future generations.
Angola is at a critical point in its economic transformation. The country needs to diversify its economy, strengthen the private sector, and boost production, while also creating jobs and promoting exports. The Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX) is positioned to turn opportunities into concrete investments, playing a key role in this process.
The European Union will block Brazilian meat imports starting Thursday. Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly confirmed the decision on Monday. Brazil has asked the EU to delay or cancel the ban, but the measure remains in place.
Angola is getting international attention again, this time from The Diplomat magazine. The publication calls the country a potential key gateway from Africa to the Asia-Pacific region. The analysis focuses on Angola's economic transformation and the strategic role of the Corridor.
The Gaming Supervision Institute saw its total revenue drop by 5.69% in July. Total collections fell to about 3.1 billion kwanzas. Economists suggest a decrease in betting activity caused the decline.
Banco BCS and Mastercard have teamed up to improve digital payments in Angola. The partnership brings new perks to holders of Mastercard Gold and World cards, both debit and credit. The move responds to rising demand for quicker, easier, and more secure transactions.
A young Angolan named Tomás Francisco has spoken out about the struggles many citizens face. He is calling for more investment in industrialization and job creation. In a social media post, he said he decided to make his position public. He hopes the government will pay attention to the needs of the youth.
The kwanza's slide against the dollar has moved from economic theory to kitchen-table reality in Angola. A weaker currency makes imported goods more expensive, erodes purchasing power, and inflates the cost of external debt. The author contends that families, businesses, and the state all feel the pressure, making currency stability a national priority.
The province of Bengo has 2,948 people registered as social security contributors. Minister Teresa Rodrigues Dias announced this during the reopening of the provincial INSS services in Caxito. She said the contributors come from various sectors.
The Ministry of Public Works launched a priority road maintenance program in Cunene province. The initiative aims to improve road conditions and will cover 57 kilometers. The program is part of broader efforts to maintain the national road network.
Angola's oil minister said the country has moved past the challenge of stabilizing production and called on operators to push beyond a million barrels a day. He spoke in Luanda during a meeting with ExxonMobil's Angola chief at an event marking 32 years of Block 15 operations. That block, located about 145 kilometers off the northern coast, has produced roughly 2.7 billion barrels so far.
Angola's GDP grew 8.74% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, driven by the non-oil sector. Services and industry saw the biggest gains, with non-oil up 9.24% and oil up 5.64%. Quarter-on-quarter, the economy expanded 2.75%, according to the National Statistics Institute.
Angolan private oil company Etu Energias is increasing its stakes in two petroleum blocks. The company signed a deal with Chevron's subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, to acquire interests in Block 14 and Block 14K. This transaction follows a formal exercise of purchase rights.
Angola exported 601,300 cubic meters of ornamental rocks over four years, earning nearly 180 million dollars. Government officials credit the MPLA party for these economic gains. The data covers the period between 2021 and 2025.
Empresas brasileiras estão em fase avançada de negociação para desenvolver até 800 mil hectares de terras agrícolas em Angola. A informação foi avançada pela agência Bloomberg, citando o secretário brasileiro de Promoção Comercial, Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovação e Cultura, Alex Giacomelli. O acordo faz parte de uma futura cooperação em investimentos produtivos entre os dois países.
Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a contract to rehabilitate the main railway section of the Lobito Corridor, with the goal of making it operational in the coming years. Angolan President João Lourenço made a brief trip to Kinshasa to formalize the deal with his counterpart.
Brazil's trade promotion agency ApexBrasil kicked off a business mission in Luanda on Monday aimed at deepening commercial ties with Angola. The initiative, called Missão Empresarial a Angola 2026, brings Brazilian companies face to face with Angolan partners. Organizers hope to open new doors for exports and investment between the two countries. The move fits into Brazil's broader push to strengthen African markets.