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Namibia seeks AGOA extension
New Era
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LUANDA – Namibia has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows certain African goods duty-free access to the United States market. Minister of International...
Close to 700 000 kg cannabis bust confirmed
Namibian Sun
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July 10, 2025
The unusually high volume of cannabis seized by Namibian police in June raised eyebrows, but a police spokesperson has confirmed the figure is accurate. The Namibian Police have confirmed the seizure of a massive 696 087.88 kg of cannabis in June....
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Institute has died. He was 68 years old.
Ver Angola
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IRSEA, in a statement VerAngola had access, says it is with "great regret and consternation" that it announces the death of Luís Mourão Garcês da Silva. "The Electricity and Water Services Regulatory Institute (IRSEA) announces, with great regret...
NNN wants stronger energy partnerships
New Era
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LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described energy as a powerful driver of economic growth and development. She said Namibia is prepared to take the lead in the global shift toward clean and sustainable energy. She was speaking at the...
2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit underway in Angola
CNBC Africa
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June 23, 2025
LUANDA, Angola — The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit is underway in Luanda, Angola, drawing over 1,500 participants to one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest economies, and the United States' third-largest trading partner in the region. This year's...
Monnapule Saleng not the only Orlando Pirates player facing uncertain future
IOL
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As there continues to be little news on the Monnapule Saleng saga at Orlando Pirates, it’s worth noting that he is not the only Buccaneer wondering about his future at the club. Chief among those players seeking some sort of clarification of their...
Who is Hariana Veras? Donald Trump’s so-called ‘reporter crush’ from Africa
The Times of India
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In a moment that quickly lit up social media and stirred fresh chatter online, US President Donald Trump was seen beaming with delight during a White House press briefing as he spotted a familiar face among the reporters. Calling out to her...
Yves Missi Set to Debut for Cameroon at 2025 AfroBasket
Times News Global
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July 2, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon – New Orleans Pelicans rookie Yves Missi announced his debut with the Cameroonian national team for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket. The tournament will run from August 12-24 in the Angolan cities of Luanda and Moçâmedes. In a...
Cajueiros Hospital reinforced with new equipment and hospital resources
Ver Angola
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"On Tuesday, July 1, the Cajueiros Hospital received hospital equipment and resources, as a result of the partnership established between the Provincial Government of Luanda and the American Schools of Angola group, which, in turn, also has...
‘Come meet us in Dubai’: the new offshoring of grand corruption
The Conversation
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July 11, 2025
During an interview one of us (Ricardo Soares de Oliveira) carried out in 2017, an African high net-worth individual said he was told by an executive whose business had long served him out of London: “Come meet us in Dubai”. This is part of a...
US-Africa Summit Prepares Nigeria for $2.1trn Consumer Spending Boom
This Day
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July 3, 2025
Raheem Akingbolu The Chairman of the Economic Council on Africa (CCA), John Olajide, has said the just concluded US-Africa Business Summit, held in Luanda, Angola provided a credible opportunity for Nigeria and rest of Africa, to map out...
Timor-Leste appoints Ivo Jorge Valente as new ambassador to Angola
Ver Angola
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"The appointment of Ambassador Ivo Jorge Valente represents a new chapter in our diplomatic relations with Angola. His extensive experience in the areas of law and governance, combined with a deep understanding of our country's development needs,...
NamPol confirms 137 drug-related arrests in June
Informante
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July 10, 2025
Date: July 10, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police (NamPol) arrested a total of 137 individuals in connection with drug-related crimes during June 2025. This was confirmed by NamPol’s Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna...
Malawi Lands $12 Billion Chinese Deal To Boost Mining And Balance Regional Influence
Benzinga
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The Southeastern African country has secured $12 billion in mining and infrastructure investments from China. The deals, signed under Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng'oma, could elevate the landlocked country in the global...
Superbrands 2025: 47 brands of ‘excellence’ in the national market distinguished
Ver Angola
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Rose Palhares, Petro de Luanda, Spar, BB Eskebra, Zipp, Beko, Limor, Yala, Decor, Dukan and Daimic were the brands to be distinguished for the first time at the Superbrands awards, the 12th gala of which took place in Luanda. The 47 award-winning...
Analysts believe that the increase in taxi fares is “suffocating families” and could lead to social unrest
Ver Angola
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According to analyst Albino Pakisi, the rising fuel prices in Angola are a "dilemma" facing the government, given the guidelines of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to save 400 billion kwanzas, which are spent...
Angola: Economist calls for greater wealth distribution
Macau Business
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July 9, 2025
Economist Alves da Rocha praised efforts to address inequalities in Angola on Wednesday and argued that if income distribution were more equitable, especially in terms of wages, the removal of state fuel subsidies would receive less social...
Nam seeks oil, gas investments …targets US-Africa Business Summit for partnerships
New Era
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LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading Namibia’s delegation to the 2025 US-Africa Business Summit being held in Luanda, Angola, where the country is expected to seek investment in the oil, gas and infrastructure sectors. The summit,...
Twenty Three Coaches From 15 African Countries For 2025 2K26 NBA Summer League
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 The NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 is ongoing in Las Vegas, Nevada, as it started on Thursday, July 10, to run through July 20. The Summer League once again features a strong presence of African players, coaches and referees, including: Six former...
American Firms Sign $2.5 Bln Deals At US-Africa Business Summit
RTTNews
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July 1, 2025
U.S. Companies have signed deals and commitments worth more than $2.5 billion with African partners during the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. A U.S. consortium led by Florida-based Amer-Con Corporation signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement...