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The official podcast of Angola Hub highlights the logistical and economic potential in an interview with Grand Lakes.

The country's largest logistics and transportation event brings together businesspeople and public authorities in Luanda SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, October 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Angola's enormous logistics potential was the central...

7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries showcases the beauty of Chinese and Lusophone arts through the encounter of diverse cultures

MACAU, September 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...

Tuberculosis outbreak ravages Angola's capital, Luanda

(MENAFN) Luanda, Angola, is grappling with a severe tuberculosis outbreak, with 28,701 cases recorded in 2024 alone, according to a news agency. The alarming figures also reveal that 1,040 deaths have occurred within the same period. Fernando...

Scott Firsing provides insightful analysis on U.S.-Angolan relations ahead of President Biden's historic visit to Luanda

Scott Firsing PhD offers his expert analysis and commentary on Angola's growing strategic importance in global politics ahead of Biden's December 02-04 visit. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In anticipation of...

Following Fatal Car Crashes in Maine, ICE Arrests Two Illegal Aliens

Illegal aliens cause far more deaths behind the wheel than the media reports on WASHINGTON – In less than a week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed the involvement of two Angolan illegal aliens in separate vehicle wrecks that...

Minister Barbara Creecy: 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre

Keynote address speech by the Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Programme Director President of SARA, Mr Nixon Dlamini Hon...

Grand Lakes and VWCO offer training courses for customers and employees in Angola

Initiative aims to promote internal training and training for professionals who operate buses and trucks in the country SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grand Lakes, the official representative of Volkswagen...

Africa PPP 2025 to Highlight $4 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Opportunities

Africa PPP 2025, 28–31 Oct in Windhoek, Namibia, will focus on unlocking Africa’s $4T domestic capital for infrastructure investment. WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa has nearly $4 trillion in domestic...

Grand Lakes Wins VWCO Sustainability Award

Company won the award for the second year in a row LUANDA, BRAZIL, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Grand Lakes Wins VWCO Sustainability Award Company won the award for the second year in a row Grand Lakes Veículos, a company belonging to...

Trade, Industry and Competition on South Africa–USA engagement

On Wednesday, 24 June 2025, on the sidelines of the United States of America–Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi engaged with the Assistant United States Trade Representative...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Angola

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London, 14th August 2025: The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Angola....

Violent Protests Erupt in Angola Over Fuel Prices

(MENAFN) At least 22 individuals, including a police officer, lost their lives and close to 200 others were wounded amid intense protests in Angola this week, sparked by a rise in fuel costs, according to Manuel Homem, the country’s interior...

Fuel rate increase ignites fatal protest in Angola

(MENAFN) At least 22 people, including a police officer, have died and nearly 200 others were injured during violent protests in Angola sparked by a recent fuel price hike, Interior Minister Manuel Homem reported. Speaking at a government meeting...

MIT-Africa launches new collaboration with Angola

The MIT Center for International Studies announced the launch of a new pilot initiative with Angola, to be implemented through its MIT-Africa Program. The new initiative marks a significant collaboration between MIT-Africa, Sonangol (Angola’s...

African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) is escalating its commitment to stabilizing the Sahel region by supporting counterterrorism measures and fostering development, declared Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Tuesday after meeting Malian...

Grand Lakes is present at the 40th edition of FILDA with launches and innovation

A special edition of the event celebrates 50 years of the country's independence SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Angola celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence, Grand Lakes Veículos is participating...

Fire Breaks Out on BBLT Oil Platform

(MENAFN) A fire broke out early on Tuesday morning at the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform located off the coast of Angola, injuring 17 workers who were performing scheduled maintenance work, as reported by the country’s...

Angola Launches Groundbreaking Youth Employment Project

(MENAFN) The Angolan government has introduced an ambitious Youth Employment and Opportunities Project for 2025-2029, backed by a $250 million investment from the World Bank, aiming to generate 500,000 jobs for young people. The Cabinet Council...

Fire breaks at Chevron oil platform off Angola coast

(MENAFN) A fire broke out early Tuesday morning on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, operated by Chevron subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), off Angola's coast. The incident occurred around 3 a.m....

DRC Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Launches U.S. Liaison to Support Congolese Diaspora Investment

Create pathways for diaspora to integrate into the industrial value chain, access investment incentives, and receive support through structured programs. HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move to...