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Angola Launches KUMA Project to Train 5,000 for Cabinda Refinery

Minister Azevedo Unveils KUMA Project to Equip Angolans for Cabinda Refinery Jobs Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has officially launched the KUMA Project in Cabinda. Designed to train 5,000 people in specialized skills, the initiative will directly support operations at the upcoming Cabinda Refinery. The program is led by Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company, in partnership with investment firm Gemcorp, the developers of the Cabinda Refinery. Training will be delivered

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Local News Renewable Energy

Bié Inaugurates Cuito Solar Park and Launches Major Rural Electrification Project

Bié Province Expands Clean Energy With New Solar Park and Rural Electrification for 200,000 Residents The province of Bié has strengthened its energy infrastructure with the inauguration of the Cuito Solar Photovoltaic Park, a project with 14.65 MWp of installed capacity that will supply clean power to more than 30,000 families. The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday, was attended by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, and the Provincial Governor of Bié,

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Oil Local News Petroleum

Angola’s Fuel Imports Drop 18% in Q2 2025

Angola Cuts Fuel Imports to 9.4 Million Tons in Second Quarter of 2025 Angola imported 9.4 million metric tons of fuel in the second quarter of 2025, worth USD 438 million — an 18 percent decrease compared to the previous quarter, according to official data. Luis Fernando, Director-General of the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP), told the Angola Press Agency that imports were dominated by diesel (59.6 percent), followed by gasoline (25 percent), Jet A1

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Local News Renewable Energy

Moxico Leste to Boost Energy Supply with Luau and Cazombo Solar Plants

Two New Solar Plants in Moxico Leste to Power Over 36,000 Homes by Year-End Moxico Leste’s energy capacity is set to expand significantly in the coming months with the launch of two new photovoltaic plants in Luau and Cazombo. The Luau facility is scheduled to begin operations in September, followed by the Cazombo plant in November, together supplying clean power to more than 36,000 households. According to the Moxico Leste provincial government, the Cazombo photovoltaic

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Diamonds Local News

Azevedo Warns of Serious Challenges in Lunda Norte’s Diamond Sector

Angola’s Mining Minister Flags Illegal Diamond Trade and Child Labor in Lunda Norte The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has warned that diamond mining in Lunda Norte faces “a serious and complex challenge,” with the province recording the highest number of illegal diamond hotspots in Angola. Speaking during the inauguration of a new university campus in Lunda Norte, a USD 60 million investment unveiled by President João Lourenço, the minister expressed

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

De Beers Returns to Angola With Major Kimberlite Discovery

De Beers and Endiama Discover New Kimberlite Field in Angola, Boosting Diamond Potential The Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has confirmed the return of De Beers to Angola, highlighting the discovery of a new kimberlite field in partnership with Endiama, the national diamond company. The announcement was made in Saurimo during the inauguration of the Polytechnic Institute of Lueji A’Nkonde University. Minister Azevedo noted that the South African mining giant’s

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Local News Oil

Angola’s Oil Production Falls Below 1 Million Barrels Amid Revenue Pressure

Angola Crude Oil Production Dips Below 1 Million Barrels per Day in July, Raising Revenue Concerns Angola’s crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day in July, reaching its lowest level since March 2023. According to the National Agency for Petroleum and Gas (ANPG), output dropped to 998,757 barrels per day, missing the government’s projection of 1.07 million barrels. The decline poses a risk to Angola’s revenue targets, especially as oil prices trade

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Corporate News Diamonds Environment Social Governance (ESG) Local

Angola Inaugurates Lueji A’nkonde University Campus in Lunda-Norte

Angola Launches $69 Million Lueji A’nkonde University Campus to Educate Over 8,000 Students On August 14, Angola celebrated the inauguration of the Lueji A’nkonde University Campus in Lunda-Norte Province, a major investment exceeding $69 million by ENDIAMA. The ceremony was presided over by President João Lourenço, marking a significant milestone in Angola’s commitment to higher education and regional development. The new campus houses two faculties—Law and Economics—with a total of 87 classrooms: 47 for Economics

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Local Governance News

DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region

DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability

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Corporate News Local Mining Projects

Rare Earth Prices Surge Amid US-China Moves as Pensana Advances Angola Mine

Rare earth prices climb after US-China policy shifts, boosting interest in Pensana’s Angola project Rare earth prices have surged following two major policy moves: the US government’s agreement with MP Materials, which set a price of $110,000 per tonne for neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr), and China’s decision to ban the stockpiling of NdPr metal. London-listed emerging rare earths miner Pensana has highlighted the developments as it continues progress on its Longonjo rare earths project in

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