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Local Transport and Logistics

Angola’s Transport Minister Restructures Key Sector Bodies and Appoints New Leadership

Angola’s Minister of Transport, Ricardo Viegas d’Abreu, on Monday, announced a series of restructurings across central bodies and company boards, including the appointment of Amadeu Nunes as Executive Secretary of the Lobito Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (AFTTCL). This agency plays a key role in boosting trade along the Lobito Corridor and fostering cooperation among the participating countries. As part of the reshuffle, Clóvis Lara Martins Rosa was appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of

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Local Economy Transport and Logistics

UK Ambassador Praises Lobito Corridor as a Catalyst for Angola’s Economic and Regional Integration

The United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Angola, Bharat Joshi, has described the Lobito Corridor as a key infrastructure project for Angola’s economic growth and Southern Africa’s regional integration. Speaking on Wednesday in Luanda during the Angola–UK Business Forum, the diplomat highlighted the project’s transformative potential for millions living in historically underserved regions. “After visiting Benguela three times and meeting various partners in Lobito, I came to understand the true scale of the Corridor and its potential

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola’s Oil Sector Drives Economic Growth

The oil sector has been one of the fastest-growing industries in Angola in recent years, making a significant contribution to the national economy, according to the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the book “History of the Petroleum Sector in Angola”, Azevedo stated that oil remains one of the most developed sectors in the country and continues to be the main contributor to Angola’s

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Local News Oil

Angola–U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Reform of Oil Sector Foreign Exchange Law

The President of the Angola–United States Chamber of Commerce, Pedro Godinho, has called for an urgent revision of Angola’s current Foreign Exchange Law for the oil sector to prevent further corporate insolvency. Speaking to the press on Thursday in Luanda, following a meeting with the Vice President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, Godinho emphasized that fiscal instability is hindering the creation of a favorable business environment for both local and foreign investment. According to

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Corporate News Diamonds Economy Local

Luele Mining Aims for 6.7 Million Carats in 2025 Amid Strong Production Performance

The Director General of Luele Mining Company (SML), Rômulo Mucasse, announced in Saurimo that stable performance indicators in diamond extraction, processing, and recovery could enable the company to produce 6.7 million carats during the current fiscal year. He recalled that the Luele project, inaugurated by the President of the Republic roughly a year and a half ago, has become one of the key assets in Angola’s diamond sector. Alongside Catoca Mining Company, Luele now contributes

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Local News Transport and Logistics

Lobito Corridor Investment Opportunities Presented in Huambo

The Ministries of Transport and Planning joined forces to host a seminar last Friday in the city of Huambo, aimed at showcasing the investment potential and opportunities along the Lobito Corridor. Held at the Manuel Rui Monteiro Cultural Center, the event focused on presenting the Railway Branch Line and Freight Terminal Project of the Caála Logistics Platform. It brought together local entrepreneurs from various sectors, including agriculture, livestock, transport, and construction. During the seminar, Adriana

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Local Energy Partnerships Technology & Innovation

India and Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with Energy, Defence, and Tech Agreements

India and Angola have agreed to significantly expand their strategic partnership, signing multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering energy, defence, digital infrastructure, space technology, and more. The agreements coincided with Angolan President João Lourenço’s landmark state visit to India—the first by an Angolan head of state in 38 years. During delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the visit as “historic,” noting its importance in deepening not just India-Angola relations, but also broader India-Africa cooperation.

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Local News Renewable Energy

Shoals Technologies and UGT Renewables to Co-Develop 12 GW of Solar Projects in Emerging Markets

Clean energy company Shoals Technologies Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with renewable energy developer UGT Renewables to jointly develop up to 12 gigawatts (GW) of solar projects across emerging markets. This strategic partnership will expand UGT Renewables’ existing pipeline, which includes two solar parks totaling 600 megawatts (MW) in Angola’s southern provinces. Deployment of these projects is scheduled to begin this year and stems from a collaboration involving Shoals Technologies Group and

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Local Economy News Oil Petroleum

Angola Spends $662 Million on Fuel Imports in Q1 2025 Amid Decline in Volumes

Angola spent $662 million on fuel imports in the first quarter of 2025, importing 73% of its total fuel supply—less than in the final quarter of 2024—according to official figures released in Luanda. The data, presented on Thursday by the Director General of the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP), Luís Fernandes, covered fuel sector performance from January to March 2025. During this period, Angola acquired 1,147,248 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum products for domestic sale.

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Local Energy News

Egypt’s Elsewedy Electric Expands Investment in Angola’s Energy and Digital Sectors

Egyptian multinational Elsewedy Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding operations in Angola, with a strong focus on the energy, construction, and digital sectors. The company aims to support Angola’s infrastructure development, job creation, and knowledge transfer. Speaking to Angop during President João Lourenço’s official visit to Egypt, Ahmed Amin, Elsewedy Electric’s Regional Director, emphasized the company’s alignment with Angola’s sustainable development goals. “We are working on integrated solutions to expand the transmission network, improve

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