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Brazil's Infraero goes all out to run Luanda's new international airport

The Brazilian airport service provider is set on bagging the contract to run the Angolan capital's international airport and has the full support of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to achieve that goal. [...]

Published on 07.09.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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MPLA strengthens control of Angolan ports

A company affiliated with the ruling party of Angola has bought Maersk's shares in Sogester, operator of port terminals in Luanda and Namibe.

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A view of the port facility and harbor of Luanda on 8 November 2018, in Angola.

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National airline TAAG restructures to go private

Angola's national airline has launched a vast PR campaign in advance of its upcoming privatisation. Under pressure from the government, it still has to prove its profitability and good governance in order to attract investors.

Subscribers only Business 24.10.2023

A TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 777-300ER plane takes off from Lisbon airport in Portugal.

Angola
VIPs flock to Luanda for Angonabeiro's 25th birthday bash

Portuguese coffee giant Nabeiro's Angolan subsidiary, Angonabeiro, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in late October. Alongside Nabeiro's CEO, Rui Miguel Nabeiro, the Angolan president João Lourenço's presence at the festivities in Luanda is a sign of the firm's importance for the country's economy.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 26.09.2023

Nabeiro's CEO Rui Miguel Nabeiro in Lisbon on 5 May 2023.

Angola
Luanda turns again to Zdravexport for healthcare professionals

The Moscow-based firm, which provides Angola with doctors, has signed a new contract with the government. Luanda will spend $26.5m to hire up to 341 healthcare professionals from CIS countries.

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Lula heads to Luanda to talk business

The Brazilian president is due to arrive in Luanda today accompanied by officials from the ministries of agriculture and defence.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.08.2023

Brazilian president Lula da Silva at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22 August 2023.

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French scepticism douses Lourenço's agricultural fervour

Although they have shown some interest in Angola's agricultural sector, French companies are still holding back. Three months after Emmanuel Macron's visit to Luanda, there have still been no substantial investment commitments.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 22.06.2023

French president Emmanuel Macron and president of Angola Joao Lourenco at the presidential palace in Luanda on 3 March 2023.

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Lourenço's top team of defence attachés across the globe

Russia, Brazil and China are the most sought-after assignments for Angolan defence attachés, but Africa has the largest number of these posts. Luanda also has several defence attachés in Europe who facilitate military training cooperation programmes and arms deals.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 28.04.2023

President of Angola João Lourenço at a military ceremony in Moscow in 2019.

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Brazilian business hopes Lula's return will bring African bonanza

Brazil took a big step back from Africa over the past seven years, but Lula da Silva's election victory is likely to launch a new era of cooperation between Brasília and African capitals. The Brazilian business community for its part is banking on the new president to help it make a comeback on the continent.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2010 and his former foreign minister Celso Amorim.

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Brazil aims to boost aid to Lusophone Africa

The Brazilian Cooperation Agency has mostly been active in Latin America and the Caribbean. Now it's working to beef up its technical support for Portuguese-speaking African countries at a time when former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is making a promising bid to get back into office.

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Angola Luanda turns again to Zdravexport for healthcare professionals

Angola Lula heads to Luanda to talk business

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Dan Gertler's billions of dollars in royalties at heart of huge legal battle

Angola
Brazil's Infraero goes all out to run Luanda's new international airport

Angola
Agro-food giant Carrinho looks to expand abroad

Angola
MPLA strengthens control of Angolan ports

Angola
National airline TAAG restructures to go private

Angola
VIPs flock to Luanda for Angonabeiro's 25th birthday bash

Angola
Luanda turns again to Zdravexport for healthcare professionals

Angola
Lula heads to Luanda to talk business

Spotlight | Angola
French scepticism douses Lourenço's agricultural fervour

Inner circles | Angola
Lourenço's top team of defence attachés across the globe

Spotlight | Brazil
Brazilian business hopes Lula's return will bring African bonanza

Africa, Brazil
Brazil aims to boost aid to Lusophone Africa