Last month, US President Joe Biden met with Angolan President João Lourenço in Washington D.C. to pledge support for Angola’s development and identify new areas for collaboration. The state visit was a milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries, cementing Angola’s position as a strategic ally to the US and indicating new flows of US capital and technology into the southern African country. According to President Biden, the US has committed over one billion
In a continuation of the bloc’s overarching de-dollarization efforts, BRICS members Russia and South Africa had ditched the US Dollar in a landmark $265 oil deal. Indeed, reports have stated that the former tabbed Russian bank, Gazprombank as the preferred investor for the massive gas refinery contract. Although the specific currency utilized in the agreement has not been specified, the bank’s placement under US sanctions denotes its likelihood in local currencies. Moreover, the alliance has sought greater
Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, declared on Monday 27th November that the Luele Mine, situated in the province of Lunda-Sul, will significantly contribute to the country’s increased diamond output. “This inauguration marks not just the commencement of a diamond mine but the establishment of a legacy characterized by respect, responsibility, and excellence, aiming for a prosperous future for our nation,” emphasized the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas while addressing
The equipment testing and natural gas injection phase at the Temane Thermal Power Plant (CTT), in the Inhassoro district, in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane, budgeted at 652.3 million US dollars, may commence in May next year. The CTT is set to generate 450 megawatts of electricity using a combined cycle generation model based on natural gas, supplied to the publicly-owned electricity company, EDM, by the South African petrochemical giant SASOL, which operates the
Oil extended its losses on Thursday 23rd November, after OPEC announced the unexpected delay of a crucial policy meeting, indicating potential turmoil within the bloc. Concurrently, equities displayed a mixed performance following two US reports that tempered recent optimism regarding future interest rates. Both primary crude contracts experienced declines upon news that the highly anticipated gathering of major producers, including OPEC and 10 allies, would be postponed by four days to November 30. On Wednesday
The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) announced on Thursday an online auction of 20 special stones, with viewing sessions scheduled from December 4th to 8th in Luanda. The event is organized by Atlantic Gem Sales, and the electronic bidding process will close on December 8th at 10 a.m. local time. The auction, as stated in the note, “is targeted at clients registered in the SODIAM database who have expertise in the trading of
Namibia is one of the eight African countries that made it into the 10 largest diamond producers in the world in 2022. UNI Diamonds, a collaborative polished diamond marketplace, says Namibia produced 2.1 million carats, bringing in US$2,1b. A South African precious metals and diamonds expert, Dr Ashok Damarupurshad, says Namibia diamonds are first stage polished by the Benguela current and the west coast of Southern Africa into the most sought-after gems diamonds in the
Trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) witnessed remarkable growth, exceeding $100 million in 2022, as announced at the 2nd Angola Economic Forum – DRC in Luanda. The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rui Miguêns, presented the data, highlighting the increase from $46 million, along with a rise in imports from $2.5 million to $10 million during the same period. Despite acknowledging some unaccounted transactions, Minister Rui Miguêns believes Angola’s official trade
Over the last five years, Angola’s National Diamond Company has invested a total of six million US dollars in the Lucrécia Paím maternity hospital, to improve maternal and neonatal care in that unit, which is dedicated to the medical monitoring of pregnant women until the end of their pregnancy, as well as the care of parturients. The financial support is part of its social responsibility and is the result of a memorandum signed in May
Global organization the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 3% growth for Angola’s economy in 2024. In a report titled, ‘Regional Economic Outlook on Sub-Saharan Africa: A Light on the Horizon?,’ the IMF projects that improved economic performance and a return to fiscal consolidation are also expected during the year, with the country’s 2024 growth surpassing 2023 levels. The report further suggests a forecasted year-on-year consumer price increase of 22.3% for 2024 in Angola, exceeding
