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Local Mining Technology & Innovation

Angola Launches Digital Mining Registry to Modernise Licensing and Boost Transparency

Angola Implements Digital Mining Registry (CMA) to Streamline Licensing and Attract Investment Angola has taken a major step toward modernising its mining sector with the appointment of a Multidisciplinary Technical Commission to oversee the digitisation of the licensing process for mining activities. The initiative follows the implementation of the Angola Digital Mining Registry System (CMA) and forms part of the country’s broader public administration digital transformation agenda. The reform is aligned with Objective 37.1 of

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Diamonds International Technology & Innovation

Botswana Diamonds Expands Exploration Portfolio with AI and Critical Minerals Strategy

Botswana Diamonds Leverages AI to Diversify Into Critical Minerals While Advancing High-Value Diamond Projects Despite a challenging year for the global diamond industry, AIM-listed Botswana Diamonds reports significant progress in its strategic expansion efforts. Reflecting on the financial year ending June 30, 2025, and the first half of its 2026 financial year, the company has strengthened its asset base across diamond and critical mineral exploration and adopted advanced technologies to enhance its projects in South

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International Energy Technology & Innovation

Mozambique Seeks Stronger Ties with Brazil on Energy Transition, Technology, and Climate Action

Mozambique and Brazil to Deepen Cooperation on Energy Transition and Innovation Ahead of COP30 Mozambique’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Maria Lucas, has highlighted Brazil’s strategic role as a potential “central partner” in technological innovation, industrial development, and the global energy transition. The remarks were made ahead of a meeting between Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of President Chapo’s official visit to Brazil, where he

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Local Corporate News Gas Oil Technology & Innovation

EY Harnesses AI to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability in Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector

EY Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Cut Flaring and Improve Operations in Angola’s Oil and Gas Industry Ernst & Young (EY) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support financial stability in Angola’s oil and gas sector. Speaking to Energy Capital & Power during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference, André Afonso, Managing Partner at EY Angola, said the firm is deploying advanced digital tools to help energy

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Local News Technology & Innovation

Angola’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens at Kilamba Kiaxi

Sonangol Launches Angola’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Kilamba Kiaxi to Drive Sustainable Mobility Angola’s journey toward sustainable mobility has taken a major step forward with the inauguration of the country’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Opened by Sonangol at its Kilamba Kiaxi gas station in Luanda, the project is part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions, encourage technological innovation, and support the nation’s energy transition. According to Sonangol, the

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Corporate News Local Oil Technology & Innovation

ExxonMobil Deploys Drone and 3D Sonar Technology to Enhance Offshore Operations in Angola

ExxonMobil Boosts Offshore Safety and Efficiency in Angola with Drone and 3D Sonar Technology Global energy major ExxonMobil is revolutionizing offshore oil and gas operations in Angola through the adoption of drone-based inspections and advanced 3D sonar imaging. The company invests nearly $1 billion annually in innovative technologies, with a strong focus on improving safety, reducing downtime, and enhancing data accuracy across its global operations. Speaking at an ExxonMobil-sponsored pre-conference session during the Angola Oil

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Diamonds Local News Technology & Innovation

Angola Harnesses Technology to Transform Diamonds and Energy Sectors

Angola’s Future: High-Tech Diamonds, Digital Oilfields, and Renewable Power Angola is reshaping its economic identity through a high-tech transformation of its diamond and oil & gas industries. Long reliant on raw exports, the country is now investing in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and clean energy to create sustainable, transparent, and efficient resource sectors. The Saurimo Diamond Development Hub in Lunda Sul province is a centerpiece of Angola’s diamond renaissance. The complex integrates polishing factories, a hybrid

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Local Gas Oil Technology & Innovation

Angola’s Oil & Gas Sector Embraces Digital Innovation and Clean Energy

Angola’s Oil & Gas Sector Embraces Digital Transformation and Clean Energy Transition Angola is accelerating its transformation into a modern energy hub by deploying cutting-edge digital technologies in oil and gas exploration while expanding its renewable energy portfolio. The country, traditionally dependent on crude exports, is pursuing a balanced strategy: boosting efficiency in hydrocarbon production while investing in clean energy and infrastructure that can power sustainable growth. Angola’s oil-rich offshore basins remain a cornerstone of

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International Energy Oil Technology & Innovation

Namibia Selects South African Nuclear Technology for Walvis Bay Oil Refinery

Namibia to Power New Walvis Bay Oil Refinery with South African Modular Nuclear Reactor Namibia has chosen cutting-edge South African nuclear technology to power a new oil refinery planned for Walvis Bay, a move that marks a significant step toward energy independence and industrial expansion. The project is being spearheaded by the Dune 7 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and enjoys the backing of the Namibian government. The planned facility will have a capacity of 300,000

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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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