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US Sanctions Zimbabwe President for Diamond Smuggling

The US has sanctioned Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption in connection with gold and diamond smuggling, as well as human-rights abuses. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has accused Mnangagwa of “providing a protective shield” to gold- and diamond-smuggling networks that operate in Zimbabwe, it said last week. He is also accused of directing Zimbabwean officials to “facilitate the sale of gold and diamonds in illicit markets” and taking “bribes in

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IMF predicts Angola’s Economic recovery in the short term

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund confirmed that 2023 was a difficult year with many challenges, but that the foundations for recovery in 2024 and contributions from 2025 have been laid. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects economic growth in Angola to recover in the short term. This scenario will result in improved oil production and the recovery of the non-oil sector. The information is contained in the final

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Angola and Brazil discuss expanding commercial and Economic cooperation

The Minister of State for Economic Coordination of Angola, José de Lima Massano, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, held a meeting last week as part of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, which has been taking place since Wednesday. fair, in Brazil. At the meeting, the two ministers discussed the expansion of commercial and economic cooperation, the opening of the Consulate General of Brazil in Luanda, which will represent the opportunity to

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Angola and World Bank discuss budget support reform program

The Minister of Planning, Victor Hugo Guilherme, and the Regional Director of the World Bank for Angola, DRC, São Tomé and Príncipe and Burundi, Albert Zeufack, met, on Monday, in Luanda, for the calendar and program of reforms of the second budget support operation. During the meeting, those responsible also discussed the launch of the preparation of the new cooperation framework between the World Bank and the Government of Angola for the period 2024-2029 and

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TAAG Angola Airlines Renews Long-Term Boeing 747-400 Freighter Contract

TAAG Angola Airlines and Network Airline Management are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-term freighter aircraft contract, sealing their ongoing partnership for the foreseeable future. Resuming its regular weekly scheduled service from Liege, Belgium, to the capital of Angola, Luanda, NAM provides a Boeing 747-400F aircraft with nose door capability offering up to 120,000 kilos cargo capacity. The weekly freighter will operate every Friday directly to the newly opened Dr. António Agostinho Neto

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Angola Poised for a Transformative Shift in the Mining Sector

With the potential to reach a diamond production level of approximately 14.6 million carats this year, Angola’s mining industry is well-positioned for significant growth under the country’s newly approved National Development Plan 2023-2027. Boasting political stability and strategic access to international markets, a strict adherence to regulations governing the establishment of mining companies in Angola will be crucial for the country to secure funds for investment in the sector. In February 2023, Angola strengthened its

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Rough Prices Continue to Recover at Latest Petra Tender

Petra Diamonds’ rough prices are showing increasing signs of a market rebound, according to results from its latest tender. The fourth trading session of fiscal 2024, which took place in February, brought in $47.8 million from the sale of 428,860 carats, at an average price of $112 per carat, Petra said last week. Although total sales were down 30% from December, prices were 4% higher on a like-for-like basis compared with similar categories of diamonds

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Brent Oil Surges with Substantial Profits

The Brent (reference to Angolan exports) for April rose by 0.74 percent ($0.61), reaching $83.47 on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). On February 19, 2024, at 09:43 AM, the contracts closed the week with a cumulative increase of approximately 2.0 and 1.6 percent, respectively. At the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), the WTI barrel for April concluded the session with a 1.12 percent increase ($0.87), closing at $78.46. Futures contracts for oil closed higher on Friday,

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Exploratory Phase Commences for Angola’s TO-14 Well

Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has initiated testing at the Tobias-14 well (TO-14), situated in Block KON-11 onshore Angola. Sonangol, in collaboration with its project partner, the oil and gas company Corcel, anticipates revealing the initial flow test results of the well in the upcoming weeks. Preparations are also in progress for testing the TO-13 well, scheduled to commence following the conclusion of activities at TO-14. The KON-11 Block encompasses the Tobias field, a historically

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Angola’s Local Content Policies to Boost Oil and Gas Service Industry

Angola is at the forefront of nurturing its domestic service industry within the oil and gas sector through robust local content regulations. These policies are instrumental in creating revenue streams for local service firms while enhancing their overall contribution to the industry. The Angolan government’s commitment to local content is exemplified through its Angolanization initiative, aimed at empowering national entrepreneurship by favoring local service providers in oil and gas contracts. Enshrined in official decrees such

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