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May 6, 2024, 7:01 pm
Angola Central Bank to Approve Payment System Vision
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Central bank of Angola (BNA) plans to approve the National Payment System Vision, for the 2023/2028 period, in November this year, with a view to strengthen access to low-value financial services, inclusion of technology and innovation (fintech) and startups.
MPLA Recognizes Musician Matadidi's Contribution to Independence
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The MPLA party recognized, last Saturday, the contribution of musician Matadidi Mário Bwana Kitoko in the struggle that culminated in national independence, through the creation and dissemination of revolutionary songs.
Angola and Mozambique Sign Two Legal Instruments
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Mozambique signed two legal instruments on Tuesday, in the Mozambican city of Maputo, to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights
- [HRW] Johannesburg -- Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association
Luanda to Host African Swimming Championships
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Swimming Federation (FAN) is to present this Tuesday, in Luanda Province, the 16th edition of the Absolute African Championships at the Sapiens Institute.
Deputy Secretary Verma's Visit to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola
- [State Department] Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Angola April 21-25.
Zimtrade Eyes Angolan Market
- [The Herald] National trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, is organising an outward seller mission to Angola designed to enhance linkages between local exporters and leading buyers in that market.
Angola Prioritizes Modernization of Logistics and Transport Network
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations, Francisco José da Cruz, stated last Thursdy, at the Organization's headquarters in New York, that the modernization of the transport and logistics network is one of the Angolan Government's main priorities to capitalize Angola's geographic position.
Head of State Signs FAA and PN Adjustment Decrees
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), João Lourenço, signed several decrees promoting, dismissing, appointing, waiving from active military service to retirement and transitioning to a situation of temporary inactivity, general officers, National Police (PN) commissioners and admirals.
Angola and China Exchange Experiences On Human Rights
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and China Wednesday in Luanda intensified exchange of experiences on global governance in human rights matters.
Mineral Resources Minister Defends Sustainable Gold Exploration
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, on Thursday, in central Huambo province, defended the need for a sustainable gold exploration, with the aim to build a value chain and diversify the national economy.
Vice President Bids Farewell to Apostolic Nuncio
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Vice President, Esperança da Costa, participated, on Wednesday, in Luanda, in the farewell ceremony to the Apostolic Nuncio of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe, Dom Giovanni Gaspari.
Consumer Price Index Registers Slight Slowdown in March
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Consumer Price Index (IPCN) recorded a slight slowdown of 0.04 percentage points, standing at 2.54 percent, last March, against 2.58% observed in February this year.
President's Aide Invites Investors to Grain Production Program
- [ANGOP] Dundo -- The Secretary of the Angolan President of the Republic for the productive sector, Isaac dos Anjos, on Saturday called on to Angolan and foreign businesspeople to invest in cereal production in Lunda-Norte, within the scope of the National Plan to Promote Grain Production (PLANAGRÃO).
Angolan New Representative of the AUC President in Central and East Africa
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The new Special Representative of the President of the African Union Commission (AUC) and Head of the AU Mission for Central and Eastern Africa (MISAC), Angolan António Egídio de Sousa Santos, presented his Letters of Credentials to the President of the Central Republic -Africana (RCA), Faustin Archange Toudera.
Angola Beats Zambia in African Futsal
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola beat Zambia, 8-5, in the 2nd round of the "CAN2024" African Championship, played this Saturday, at the Prince Moulay Abdallah pavilion, in Rabat (Morocco).
Minister Reiterates Importance of Coordination Between Eccas Health Sectors
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Health, Silvia Lutucuta, reiterated Tuesday in Luanda, the importance of coordination between the health authorities of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), to jointly provide a better and timely response to the main challenges identified.
First Regional Tourism Forum Opens Wednesday in Luena
- [ANGOP] Luena -- The First Regional Tourism Development Forum for the Coast, Center, South and East regions of the country begins Wednesday in the city of Luena, eastern Moxico Province.
