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The Strategic Importance of the Lobito Corridor for Angola’s Economic Growth

The efficient operation of the Lobito Corridor is poised to significantly boost Angola’s economy by accelerating the export of ornamental rocks from the southern region to global markets, according to economist and researcher Agostinho Mateus from the Technical and Economic Research Center of the Lusíada University of Angola (CINVESTEC). Mateus emphasized the Lobito Corridor as a “strategic infrastructure” crucial for Angola’s economic development. He highlighted its role in facilitating international trade, driving regional economic growth,

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Angolan Development Plan Focuses on Enhancing the Lobito Corridor

The operationalization of the Lobito Corridor, and the integration of the Benguela Railway (CFB) with the Luanda Railway (CFL) and Namibe Railway (CFN) via branch lines, represents a cornerstone of Angola’s National Development Plan (PDN). This plan aims to diversify the country’s revenue sources and improve citizens’ quality of life. This perspective was shared by economists, businesspeople, and academics interviewed by Jornal de Angola, six months after the consortium of Transfigura, Mota Engil, and Lobito

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Angolan Ambassador Invites Investment in Lobito Corridor at Cape Town Forum

The Angolan ambassador to South Africa, Rui Orlando, last week invited international investors to invest in infrastructure projects in the Lobito Corridor, Benguela, to drive economic growth in Angola and the region. This call to action was made during the 8th International Infrastructure Forum in Africa, organized by Infrastructure Africa in partnership with the African Infrastructure Association and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Speaking at one of the forum’s panels at the Cape Town

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Transforming Bié: The Economic Potential of the Lobito Corridor

The business sector in Bié province is optimistic about investments along the Lobito Corridor, particularly in the Benguela Railway (CFB). These developments are expected to enhance agricultural production and facilitate the transport of goods to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Farmer Manuel Maia, who operates several agricultural projects in Cunhinga, believes the Lobito Corridor will significantly boost his investments and strengthen local agriculture. He plans to leverage this route to expand his

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Lobito Port Welcomes First Major Shipment to Support DRC Mining Operations

The Port of Lobito Mining Terminal in Benguela welcomed its first large cargo ship on Friday, loaded with 40,500 tons of sulfur to support mining activities in the Katanga area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a press release, the bulk cargo transport ship MV Lindsaylou’s arrival marks the start of port operations by Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), the concession company for the Lobito Corridor. The ship was loaded in Qatar and embarked

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G7 Investment Set to Transform Angola’s Lobito Corridor

Luciano Chilembe, the financial administrator of the Catumbela Industrial Development Pole (PDIC), expressed satisfaction with the recent $320 million financing provided by the Group of Seven (G7) richest countries for projects in the Lobito Corridor. This funding is expected to significantly enhance the region’s infrastructure and economic potential. Chilembe emphasized the critical work ahead in the transport sector and the need for a focused approach to consolidate reforms in agro-industry and related services. He highlighted

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Angola-Zambia Road Project to Boost Trade and Economy in Eastern Angola

Economists and business leaders in Lunda-Norte believe that the construction of a road connecting Angola and Zambia, part of the Lobito Corridor initiative, will significantly enhance the flow of goods and services between Angola’s eastern provinces and the country’s coast. The project involves constructing an approximately 800-kilometer road from Lobito (Benguela) to Luau (Moxico) on the Angolan side. companies, including a consortium like SIbitech and Queiroz Galvão, as well as AFAVIAS, are involved in the

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ProMarks and Trafigura sign MOU with the Angolan Government

ProMarks, an international engineering company specialized in the energy sector and Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Angola to conduct a technical and economic viability study and to develop a Public Private Partnership model for a major regional power transmission and supply project. The signing ceremony was held in Luanda in the presence of government representatives from Angola, alongside other diplomatic

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The Impact of Lobito Atlântico Railways on the Benguela Railway Corridor

The management of the Benguela Railway (CFB) by the consortium Lobito Atlântico Railways (LAR), Trafigura, and Mota-Engil is expected to significantly enhance Angola’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing between $1.6 billion to $3.4 billion annually over the next 30 years. This projection was shared by LAR administrator Ottoniel Manuel during a discussion on the Girassol television channel under the theme, “The Impact of the Lobito Corridor on the Angolan Economy and the SADC Region.” Manuel

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Porto do Lobito EP Pursues Foreign Partnerships for Development

The president of the Board of Directors of Porto do Lobito EP, Celso Rosas, announced plans to forge new partnerships with international entities to secure additional financing and address developmental challenges facing the port. Rosas outlined these goals during a meeting in Lobito, Benguela province, with the team from the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the United States House of Representatives (HFAC). He expressed hope that the visit by the American deputies would validate the

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