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Angolan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Outlawing Fortune-Telling and Penalizing Healers
(ZENIT News / Angola, 10.07.2025).- Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of Saurimo, Angola, President of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST), asked the authorities to penalize divination practices due to the social damage they...
Angola: Economist calls for greater wealth distribution
Economist Alves da Rocha praised efforts to address inequalities in Angola on Wednesday and argued that if income distribution were more equitable, especially in terms of wages, the removal of state fuel subsidies would receive less social...

July 11 - Commercial real estate transactions
BND Alec Ramsey and Karl Behrens represented the buyer, Ramsey Ventures LLC, in the purchase of 10,146 square feet at 118 W. Maumee St., Angola, from seller, Allen R. Stout. Tyler Kellerman represented the tenant, On the Mark Land Surveying LLC,...

Edson Baptista is the first scientist in natural radioactivity in Angola and Africa
According to Angop, Edson Baptista received a Pass with Distinction grade from the University of Coimbra (Portugal), earning this degree and establishing himself as one of the few African geoscientists specializing in natural radioactivity....

Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil
When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself. Now, the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125 kilometres south of the capital Luanda has become a prized...
Why Zimbabwe Is Claiming to be 5th Largest Economy in SADC
Why Zimbabwe Is Claiming to be 5th Largest Economy in SADC Zimbabwe is now ranked as the fifth-largest economy in Southern Africa, following a significant upward revision of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to include informal sector activities...

The weight of transport on the Angolan family budget
The Increase in Transportation Fare: A New Burden for Workers On July 6, 2025, the National Land Transportation Agency (ANTT) officially announced an increase in public transportation fares. The new fares are as follows: Kz 300.00 per trip for...

Angola raises diesel price again to boost public coffers
Luanda — Angola hiked the diesel price by one-third from Friday as part of the government's drive to curb costly subsidies and shore up public finances. The African oil-producing country has been gradually removing fuel subsidies since 2023,...

Terrorism Financing: EU Parliament Confirms Algeria’s Inclusion on List of High-Risk Countries
Rabat – The European Parliament validated Algeria’s inclusion on the list of high-risk countries regarding terrorism financing and money laundering. A statement from the European Commission announced today that it has updated its list of high-risk...

Registration is now open for the 7th edition of the dstangola/Camões Prize. The award will recognize Angolan poetry
Applications for this literature award, sponsored by dstgroup in partnership with the Camões Institute, are open until the end of August. "Applications will be accepted from July 10 to August 31, 2025," reads a statement sent to VerAngola, which...

Exhibition on contemporary Angolan culture at Portuguese arts center
According to the Sines City Council, in the Setúbal district, the exhibition "Balumuka! – Poetic Narrative of Liberation...or, Kaluanda Poetic Rebellion" opens at 4:00 pm this Saturday and will be open until October 15th. This exhibition "centers...

Unlocking Africa's potential: The promise of blended finance
Africa stands at a pivotal era in its development trajectory. With a rapidly growing population, an increasingly youthful demographic, and vast untapped resources, the continent is poised for transformative growth. However, realising this...

Peru and Angola hold First Political Consultations Meeting to strengthen bilateral ties
Deputy Minister Denegri emphasized that this inaugural meeting marks a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue, developing effective technical cooperation,...

Zimbabwe now 5th largest economy in Sadc
Zimbabwe has become the fifth-largest economy in Southern Africa following a major upward revision of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting the inclusion of previously unrecorded economic activities—particularly those in the informal sector...

African Central Banks weigh policy options amid Trump’s tariffs
Key African economies are set to stake out different approaches to interest rates in the coming weeks as they gauge the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals and their domestic influences on their economies and inflation....

Portugal committed to infrastructure in Angola has 2.5 billion to restore historical monuments
Reiterating Portugal's commitment to continuing its collaboration with Angola in the infrastructure sector, the Portuguese diplomat also stated that Portugal is committed to fostering professional training opportunities for Angolans, especially...

Luanda Accord: Bold new step for natural diamonds
The natural diamond industry is mounting the largest marketing campaign in more than a decade. Last year the industry agreed to reignite “category marketing” which involves diamond producers, retail jewellers and countries, linking up to promote...

The UAE is no longer a financial risk in Europe’s eyes, here is what that really means
In July 2025, the EU Parliament delisted the UAE from its high-risk list, after FATF grey listing in 2022 and EU designation in 2023/ (Representative Image) Delisted: The EU has formally removed the UAE from its high-risk AML/CFT list after...

At Diocesan Pastoral Week in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Constructive Criticisms “even if they concern the Bishop”
“The hierarchy exists to serve the people. It only has value as long as it is in service to those from whom it comes,” the Catholic Church leader said. Set to conclude on Sunday, July 13, the Diocesan Pastoral Week aimed to foster deeper...

The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50%...
Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial accused of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss, as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation,...