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EXIM Bank Backs $1.6 Billion Solar Mini-Grid Project in Angola

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is providing a $1.6 billion direct loan to support the development of 65 solar mini-grids in Angola. The loan will benefit ING Capital, Sun Africa, and Omatapalo, which are involved in capital markets, clean energy, and construction, respectively. These solar mini-grids, equipped with energy storage facilities, will be deployed across four provinces in southern Angola. The project aims to provide off-grid solutions, improving access to electricity and

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INFOTUR Leverages Lobito Corridor to Boost National Tourism

The Institute for Tourism Promotion (INFOTUR) plans to capitalize on the Lobito Corridor to enhance national tourism, announced the General Director, Lukeni Araújo, in Luanda. During the operation of the Rovos Rail luxury train this month, which travels between Lobito, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after originating in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a total of 124 tourists were transported—60 entering Angola and 64 leaving. Araújo emphasized that INFOTUR’s primary mission is to

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Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund Approves $10 Million Investment in Minbos Resources

ASX-listed Minbos Resources announced on Monday that the Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund (Fundo Soberano de Angola, FSDEA) has approved a $10-million strategic investment in the company. This investment will support the construction of the Cabinda Phosphate Fertiliser Project (CPFP). FSDEA provided Minbos with written approval, detailing a $10-million investment at a price of either A$0.08 per share or the volume-weighted average price of Minbos shares for the ten days preceding the execution of the final

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Diamonds Local News

Angola’s Diamond Sector Aims for Recovery Amidst Production Challenges

The diamond sector in Angola anticipates recovering a deficit of nearly 1.4 million carats in the second half of the year, aiming to meet the annual production target of 14.6 million carats by year-end. Miguel Vemba, Director of Endiama’s Mining Operations and Holdings Management, shared these insights during the Semiannual Diamond Production Balance Workshop held from July 7-8 in Lunda-Norte. In the first half of 2024, Angola produced approximately five million carats of diamonds, generating

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Local Energy News

Angola Boasts Low Electricity Prices Despite Access Challenges

Angola ranks among the countries with the lowest electricity prices globally, following Ethiopia, Sudan, and Libya in Africa, according to global statistics. As of December 2023, Angolan households paid an average of 11.83 kwanzas, equivalent to $0.013 per kWh. This contrasts sharply with the global average price of $0.157 per kWh (13.7 kwanzas). Despite significant investments in the energy sector and notable advances in some provinces, the country has yet to achieve desired outcomes due

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Transport and Logistics Local News

Benguela Railway to Restore Regular Train Services by November 2024

The Benguela Railway (CFB) has announced plans to resume regular train services between October and November 2024, addressing current limitations on seating capacity caused by technical issues. In a statement issued to Jornal de Angola, CFB apologized for the disruptions affecting daily rail transport for users in the provinces of Huambo, Moxico, Bié, and Lundas Norte and Sul. The reduction in seating has significantly impacted communities along the railway line connecting Benguela province to Luau

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Local Corporate News Gas Iron Oil Partnerships

Sonangol Partners with Tosyali to Advance Kassinga Iron and Steel Project

Sonangol and the Tosyali Group reached an agreement on Monday to enhance the strategic Kassinga iron and steel project. The agreement, finalized during the Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas’s visit to Turkey, includes integrating Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, into the new corporate structure of Tosyali Iron & Steel Angola SA. Fuat Tosyali, President of the Turkish holding company, praised the move as a clear demonstration of Angola’s commitment to the project.

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Luele Diamond Mine Produces 1.8 Million Carats in First Half of the Year

Sociedade Mineira do Luele in Lunda-Norte achieved a production milestone of 1.8 million carats in the first half of this year, securing the administration’s confidence and maintaining over 1,800 jobs. The president of the company’s Board of Directors, Rómulo Mucase, shared this information in Dundo, noting that the production figures represent 94% of the projected 1.9 million carats for the period. He emphasized that this achievement is particularly impressive given the mine’s short operational history,

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Diamonds Local News

Endiama Intervenes to Stabilize Angola’s Struggling Diamond Mines

The National Diamond Company of Angola (Endiama) is implementing measures to stabilize the financial situation of the Lunhinga and Luminas mining companies in Lunda-Norte, both of which are facing significant challenges due to market pressures and high operating costs. Laureano Paulo, Endiama’s Executive Administrator for Mining Operations, Participation Management, Audit, and Quality Control, shared this information during a press briefing on Wednesday, following the Diamond Production Balance Workshop for the first half of the year.

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Local Gas News Oil

Kwame Oil & Gas to Launch New Operational Bases in Luanda

Kwame Oil & Gas, a company in the oil sector, announced the upcoming launch of two operational bases in Luanda for metal structure repairs and oil tank cleaning, with a total investment of $150,000. According to Aurélio dos Santos, the company’s general director, the new facilities are located in the Mundo neighborhood of Benfica and are set to begin operations in September. The project, which was first announced in May, includes the construction of two

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