Taxis and buses in Angola follow the increase in diesel prices

The fare for collective taxis, commonly referred to as “candongueiros,” will be set at 300 kwanzas per journey (0.28 euros), and urban bus fares will increase to 200 kwanzas per ride (0.19 euros), as stated in a communiqué from the ANTT. The new...

Namibia and Angola strengthen ties to fight financial crimes

U.S. firm to build $1.5B power line linking Angola, DRC

The project, valued at $1.5 billion, addresses persistent power shortages in the DRC’s southeastern Copperbelt region, which hosts critical mineral mines. With Angola enjoying a surplus of energy at its hydropower sites, the line will connect...

Cruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path

When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself. Now, the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125 kilometres (75 miles) south of the capital Luanda has become...

Angola hikes diesel price again to bolster public finances

Angola hiked the diesel price by one-third from Friday as part of the government’s drive to curb costly subsidies and shore up public finances. The African oil-producing country has been gradually removing fuel subsidies since 2023, encouraged by...

Angola Raises Diesel Price by 33 Pct, Third Increase This Year

Angola raised the diesel price by 33%, the third increase this year as authorities press ahead with fuel-subsidy cuts that have been encouraged by the International Monetary Fund. The price will rise to 400 kwanzas ($0.43) per liter on Friday from...

Angola Hikes Diesel Prices Again to Boost Government Finance

Angola increased diesel prices by a third starting Friday as part of the government’s strategy to reduce expensive subsidies and strengthen public finances. The oil-rich African nation has been systematically eliminating fuel subsidies since 2023....

Angolans consider fuel price hike “a robbery”

Surprised by the increase in the price of a litre of diesel, which since the early hours of this Friday has risen to 400 kwanzas, compared to the previous 300 kwanzas, the inhabitants of Luanda foresee worse days ahead, with the main products and...

Angola Calls for Deeper Trade Ties with Zambia Amid Growing Economic Cooperation

The Angolan government has called on Zambia to broaden access for Angolan products in a bid to further strengthen bilateral trade. The appeal was made by Angolan representative Raimundo Dos Santos during a high-level engagement with Zambian...

Angola: Agatchu announces sophomore EP Vibe

The six-track project marks a bold new chapter in Agatchu’s career, offering a vibrant sonic journey rooted in emotional connection, celebration, and cultural expression across the Afro-Lusophone world. Building on the introspective soul-searching...

Angola to start producing animal vaccines next year

The project, currently under construction in the province of Huambo, has an investment of 125 million euros and is being carried out by the Portuguese-Angolan and German consortium Noráfrica-Gauff, and is expected to begin operating in the first...

Travel To Angola This Summer For Sun, Sand, And Surf

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago‭, ‬he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself‭. ‬ Now‭, ‬the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125‭ ‬kilometres‭ (‬75‭ ‬miles‭)...

Angola is opening up to international tourism to break its dependence on oil

About two-thirds of Angolan Aug cargoes trade

About two-third of Angola’s August cargoes have been sold, traders said on Thursday, while Nigeria’s Dangote refinery was heard to be taking five domestic cargoes in August. About 11 or 12 Angolan cargoes are still available for August, a trader...

Man dies in Steuben County motorcycle accident

ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – Saturday afternoon, just before 4:30 pm, Steuben County Sheriff’s deputies and other first responders were called to the southbound lanes of I-69 near the 355 mile marker in rural Jamestown Township on report of a single...

Angolan man charged with rape in Ondangwa police cells

Date: July 03, 2025 Maria David A 26-year-old Angolan man is facing charges of rape following an alleged incident in the holding cells of the Ondangwa Police Station on Tuesday. Oshana Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Fredrick...

US firm to build $1.5bn Angola to DRC power line

Angola’s government has tapped Hydro-Link, a firm owned by US-based Symbion Power, to lead the construction of a new $1.5bn power transmission line that will supply electricity to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The privately...

Tourists explore Angolan provinces. Moxico was the main destination in June

According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism to which VerAngola had access, among the provinces surveyed, the main destination was Moxico, which recorded a hotel occupancy rate of over 90 percent. "The province of Moxico stood out as the...

“Most Corrupt Leader in Africa” – Angola’s General Contreiras Slams President Bio

Angolan politician, Carlos Contreiras ‘General Contreiras’ has strongly condemned Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, labeling him as “the most corrupt leader in Africa” and a dictator. The remarks came during a public address where General...

Angola: Project finance of $60M available but constrained by bureaucracy – UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said on Wednesday that it has US$60 million available to finance projects in Angola, but warned of constraints caused by bureaucracy. According to the UNDP’s deputy resident representative in Angola,...