Cruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path

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 (75 miles) south of the capital Luanda has become...

US plans trade negotiation template for Sub-Saharan Africa

The United States (US) is considering putting together a template that will guide it in its trade negotiations with sub-Saharan countries. South Africa’s Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Zuko Godlimpi says he recently spoke to the US...

Angolan President Urges Global Reform for Investment in African Infrastructure

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Angolan President and African Union Chairperson Joao Lourenco on Monday called for urgent reforms to the global financial system and stronger support for infrastructure in Africa, highlighting the continent's heavy debt burden as...

U.S. firm to build $1.5B power line linking Angola, DRC

The project, valued at $1.5 billion, addresses persistent power shortages in the DRC’s southeastern Copperbelt region, which hosts critical mineral mines. With Angola enjoying a surplus of energy at its hydropower sites, the line will connect...

Bulldozer Politics and Economic Development: Authoritarianism, Infrastructure, and the Politics of Speed

“Bulldozer politics” refers to a form of governance characterized by decisive, top-down decision-making, the rapid execution of infrastructure projects, and the suppression of dissent or legal constraints in the name of development. In an era...

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...

Namibia and Angola strengthen ties to fight financial crimes

How is China leading the green energy sector?

China installed more wind turbines and solar panels in 2024 than every other nation combined. This statistic alone underlines how China has sped ahead in the global green energy race, cornering the entirety of the renewable supply chain due to...

Nigeria, Ghana, and SA face volatility as half of African currencies show signs of depreciation – Report 

Nearly half of African currencies have shown signs of depreciation despite steady development across the continent, according to the latest edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report published by the...

Travel To Angola This Summer For Sun, Sand, And Surf

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) 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 (‬75‭ ‬miles‭)...

US firm to build $1.5bn Angola to DRC power line

Angola’s government has tapped Hydro-Link, a firm owned by US-based Symbion Power, to lead the construction of a new $1.5bn power transmission line that will supply electricity to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The privately...

Economic cooperation with China depends on governments, warns the Macau Forum

Ji Xianzheng attributes the criticisms of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, established in October 2003, to a misinterpretation of the organization’s mission. “The Forum is a mechanism...

How to Solve the Development Crisis With Quality Finance

With debt increasingly crippling low- and middle-income countries, overhauling the prevailing approach to development has never been more urgent. If poor and developing countries are ever to transform their economies and fulfill their development...

Associations warn that rising fuel prices will affect the entire economy

According to the president of the Angolan Motorcyclists and Transporters Association (Amotrang), the increase in fuel prices will impact all areas, as "everything goes through it [fuel]". "All goods are transported by means of transport to reach...

Lubango and Moçâmedes ready to join the national electricity system

According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Water, seen by VerAngola, the project is already approximately 80 percent complete. It will connect the Gove Hydroelectric Plant in Huambo to the Matala Sectioning Station in Huíla, covering...

Türkiye and Angola seek to expand energy and trade ties

ANKARA Türkiye is exploring cooperation opportunities in oil and natural gas with Angola's Sonangol and National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has said. He added that a delegation from Turkish Petroleum and...

Bermuda Updates Immigration Prohibition Order

The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an advisory on ongoing immigration policy reviews and adjustments. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that, effective 17 July 2025, the Bermuda...

Angola launches vaccination campaign to curb polio outbreak in Benguela

Around five thousand health professionals and community volunteers are mobilized for the campaign, which represents an investment of 3.6 million dollars, according to a statement from the World Health Organization in Angola (WHO). Although Angola...

Pakistan suspends chicken trade with Brazil due to bird flu

Pakistan is among several other countries that have placed restrictions on import of chicken from Brazil after it reported first case of bird flu in May this year. Reports said the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has shared updated list of the...

Anyansi Agwu craves govt, corporate support for Sam Okwaraji National U-16 tournament

As preparations continue for the maiden Sam Okwaraji U-16 National Football Championship, first Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu has called on various state governments and corporate organisations to support...