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Trade, Industry and Competition on South Africa–USA engagement
South African Government
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July 2, 2025
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...
Tuberculosis outbreak ravages Angola's capital, Luanda
MENAFN
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March 25, 2025
(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
EIN Presswire
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November 26, 2024
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...
African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(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...
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams arrives in Luanda, Angola, for Port Visit
U.S. Navy
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August 7, 2024
The Hershel "Woody" Williams last visited Luanda in November 2022. During this port visit, the ESB-class ship will build on the U.S.-Angolan partnership by collaborating on maritime security and domain awareness. Meanwhile, the MARDET will work...
U.S. Army Reserve combat medic, Angolan partners save life during medical readiness exercise
U.S. Army Reserve - North Carolina
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July 16, 2024
LUANDA, Angola – When an Angolan woman suddenly went into cardiac arrest in the Luanda military hospital, U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Ford knew exactly what to do. Amid the noise and urgency of the emergency room, Ford and his teammates from the 934th...
Angola Launches Groundbreaking Youth Employment Project
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(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 Out on BBLT Oil Platform
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(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...
Fire breaks at Chevron oil platform off Angola coast
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(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....
Grand Lakes Wins VWCO Sustainability Award
EIN Presswire
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April 23, 2025
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...
“High-Level Training and Study Visit” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” (ASEL) has been successfully concluded
Macao Government News
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June 9, 2025
MACAU, June 9 - The two-week “High-Level Training and Study Visit Tour” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” has been successfully concluded recently, with 19 supervisors from six Portuguese-speaking countries...
Grand Lakes professionals honored with VWCO 'High Performance Teams' Award
EIN Presswire
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June 2, 2025
Commercial and After-sales areas were contemplated SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two professionals from Grand Lakes Veículos, a company belonging to Adone Holding and official dealership of Volkswagen Caminhões...
AMPORTS Launches New Stevedore Operation in Baltimore
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 3, 2025
BALTIMORE, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMPORTS (or “the Company”), a leading North American port logistics and auto processing provider, announced the launch of its new stevedore operation at the Atlantic and Chesapeake Terminals in...
Three Die as Blaze Sweeps Through Oil Platform in Angola
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Two of the oil platform workers who suffered severe burns in a fire off the coast of Angola have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to three, Angola's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas...
Terra Metals Inc. and Metalex Commodities Seal $100M Critical Minerals Deal; Lunda Resources to Commission 240 TPH Copper-Cobalt Plant by September 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 28, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LUSAKA, Zambia, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Metals Inc., a U.S.-based critical minerals development company, and Metalex Commodities, a global energy and resources investment firm, have concluded final negotiations...
Ousted African President Gets Relocated to Angola
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Ousted Gabonese leader Ali Bongo and his immediate family have been freed from house arrest and flown to Angola, according to African Union (AU) Chairperson Joao Lourenco. The development took place shortly after Lourenço, who also serves...
The Monetary Authority of Macau organized the “High-Level Training and Study Visit” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” (ASEL)
Macao Government News
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May 20, 2025
MACAU, May 20 - The Monetary Authority of Macau organized the “High-Level Training and Study Visit” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” (ASEL) To leverage Macao’s role as the “Financial Services Platform...
João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
President of Azerbaijan
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May 9, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, May 9 - On May 8, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the conversation, the heads of state exchanged views on the development of...
Shoals Technologies Group, UGT Renewables and Sun Africa Announce Collaboration on up to 12GW of Solar Projects
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 5, 2025
PORTLAND, Tenn., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHLS), a global leader in electrical balance of system (EBOS) solutions for the energy transition market, announced today the execution of a Memorandum of...
IPIM Organised a Delegation to Brazil to Advance the “China-PSC Business Compass” Service Fostered Two Significant Agricultural Product Collaborations
Macao Government News
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April 16, 2025
MACAU, April 16 - To leverage Macao’s pivotal role as the “Precise Connector” between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organised a 16-member delegation of entrepreneurs from mainland...