January 10
Angola: President of the Republic Appoints New Director of Ceremonial
The Head of State, João Lourenço, on Wednesday appointed, in a signed decree, Virgílio Domingos da Silva Júlio, to the position of director of the… Read more »
Angola: Government Assesses Process of Withdrawing Fuel Subsidies
The Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, said on Wednesday in Luanda that the Angolan government is organising the process of withdrawing price… Read more »
Angola: Remains of Rui Mingas Arrive Thursday in Luanda
The remains of Angolan nationalist Rui Mingas arrive Thursday in Luanda, where they will be buried the next day in the Alto das Cruzes Cemetery. Read more »
Angola: Afcon'2023 - CAF Finalizes TV Broadcasting Agreements
The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced this Wednesday, in Abidjan, the conclusion of global agreements with holders of TV broadcasting rights in Africa, Europe, Asia,… Read more »
Angola: Aniesa Detects 966 Infractions During the Festive Season
The National Authority for Economic Inspection and Food Safety (ANIESA detected 966 commercial infractions across the country, as from December 15, 2023 to January 5 of 2024, while… Read more »
Angola: Property Tax Yields 60.3 Billion Kwanzas to State
The General Tax Administration (AGT) collected 60.3 billion kwanzas in 2023 from the Property Tax, representing about 1.3% of non-oil revenue. Read more »
Angola: New Commander of the Northern Air Region Reiterates Commitment to the Defense of the Homeland
The new commander of the Northern Air Region, Lieutenant General Casimiro Tati Franque, reaffirmed on Wednesday in the Angolan city of Cabinda the commitment to work for the… Read more »
Angola: Private Sector Invests Usd 1.7 Billion in Production
Private investment in Angola amounted to around 1.7 billion US dollars, as a result of the implementation of 211 projects in various fields, in the last five years, in country. Read more »
January 09
Angola: National Police Seize More Than 38,000 Litres of Fuel in Cunene
The National Police reported on Tuesday in the southern province of Cunene that during the year 2023 at least 38,325 litres of fuel were seized, after smugglers tried to illegally… Read more »
Africa: CAF Increases Prize Money for Afcon Finalists
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON2023), to be played as from Saturday… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Artists Honored On National Culture Day
The handover of merit certificates to arts professionals, employees of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the presentation of the cultural project called "Mbanza Yetu - the… Read more »
January 08
Southern Africa: SADC Intensifies Fight Against Money Laundering
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has started the process to operationalize the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Committee,… Read more »
Angola: Attorney - General Concerned About Fuel Smuggling Effects On Country's Economy
Large-scale fuel smuggling into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in enormous losses for the national economy, as the product escapes border taxation mechanisms. Read more »
Angola: Construction of Luanda Cultural Centre Announced
Luanda's new cultural centre will be built on the site of the former Roque Santeiro informal market, disclosed on Monday, in this city, the minister of Culture and Tourism, Filipe… Read more »
Angola: President of the Republic Returns From the Seychelles Islands
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, returned to Luanda on Tuesday after a private visit of a few days to the Seychelles Islands. Read more »
Angola: Port of Lobito Records Increase in Ship Movement
Three hundred and fifty-one ships docked at the Port of Lobito, handling one million 332 thousand and 451 tons of miscellaneous cargo in 2023. Read more »
Angola: Angola Central Bank Discuss Ways to Reduce Inflation
The Monetary Policy Committee (CPM) of the National Bank of Angola (BNA) is due to meet on January 19 to analyze and discuss ways to curb the rising inflation that has hit the… Read more »
Angola: First Caustic Soda Factory in Angola
The country will gain, in the near future, the first Caustic Soda and Calcium Hypochlorite factory, to be built in the province of Benguela, in a financing from Deustche Bank… Read more »
Africa: Angola 11th Oldest Team in Africa Cup of Nations
With an average age of 26.6 years, the Angola national football team is the 11th oldest team to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations from January to 11 February in Côte… Read more »
Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions
Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. Read more »
Angola: Angola Improve Defensive, Attacking Aspects Ahead of Can Participation
Angola national football team on Monday trained defensive and attacking aspects ahead of their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN '2023) to take place from January 13… Read more »
January 07
Angola: Over 3,000 Identity Cards to Be Collected in Lunda Sul
Some 3,328 Identity Cards (BI) and several criminal records are waiting for their holders to collect them at the issuing stations in the province of Lunda Sul, the Civil… Read more »
Angola: Over 4,000 People in Massangano Abandon Areas At Risk of Flooding
some 4,046 people who live on the banks of the Kwanza River, in the commune of Massangano, province of Cuanza-Norte, are abandoning their homes to avoid the risk of flooding… Read more »
Angola: Productive Inclusion in Cunene Benefits 704 Families in Curoca
Seven thousand and forty goats for animal development were delivered to 704 households in the municipality of Curoca, Cunene province, as part of the second component of the… Read more »
Angola: Road Repairs in Lunda-Sul's Priorities
The Government of Lunda-Sul will be focused, this economic year, on the rehabilitation of some access roads to the district, among other priorities, the provincial governor, Daniel… Read more »