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Namibian “fuel tourists” detained in Angola
Staff Reporter THE exact number of Namibian vehicle owners who are currently detained in Angola accused of “fuel tourism” is still unknown. Some were fined and allowed to return to Namibia with or without their vehicles. The fine amounts per...
What does expiry of a US trade deal mean for African economies?
African officials and business executives are fretting over the impending expiry of a crucial, duty-free trade programme with the United States at the end of September, without any word from Washington on whether it will be extended or not. Here...

AG Liz Murrill questions the past of New Orleans political candidate
Calvin Duncan's story is well known now that he's on the airwaves, running for Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk of Court."I was wrongfully jailed for 28 years," said Duncan in the televised ad.Duncan was convicted of a murder in the 1980's and...

Angola's Sonangol Prepares for Landmark IPO
Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol, is preparing to list up to 30% of its shares in an initial public offering (IPO) sometime in the next 24 months in what would be a milestone that could reshape not only the company itself but the country’s...

Trice Chemicals 1st to open manufacturing facility at DIP Angola
DIP Angola, region’s first fully integrated economic zone developed by Dubai Investments, has signed its first tenant agreement with Trice Chemicals IND. LLC to establish its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within DIP Angola’s industrial...

On Death Anniversary, Angola’s First Cardinal Remembered as “contemplative, silent man”
The Angolan member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) further said the late Cardinal was “a master of listening and wisdom, someone who remained steadfast in faith until the end of his life.” Bishop Jaca said that the Cardinal’s life “was a...

Bobi Wine Turns Police Blockade Into Political Victory
Despite police blockades and road closures, Bobi Wine rallied supporters in Kamuli and Buyende, turning state repression into renewed political momentum. Ugandan opposition leader and musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known...

ICAO Council: elections under Part III complete the 36 State members
Elections took place yesterday for PART III of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3 in Montreal), completing the incoming Council. All elected States will...

Boeing fast-tracks delivery of TAAG Angola's second B787-9
TAAG Angola Airlines (DT, Luanda 4 De Fevereiro) has announced the accelerated delivery in early October 2025 of its second B787-9, D2-TER (msn 66913), two years ahead of schedule, following negotiations with Boeing. In a statement, the airline...
Sekur Private Data Ltd. Provides Update on Africa Government Sales
Company is progressing in its advance for corporate and government sales in Angola and the DRC VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) ("Sekur" or the "Company"), a leading...

GNOC Prepares 50 Athletes for Games in Saudi Arabia and Angola
CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v62), quality = 82 By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has announced that 50 athletes have been selected to represent the country at two major international competitions later this year...
Walter Nyamilandu pledges to advance governance lessons from football administration to foster progress for people of Nsanje South West
* As an executive member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), I have the privilege of representing Malawi at continental level, advancing leadership, governance, and development across Africa * Together we can build a stronger, fairer,...

Independence Day: Nigeria’s five best presidents
By Sandra Simon While marking Nigeria’s independence, it is also imperative to recognise the leaders who advanced and progressed the nation. Nigeria’s history has been shaped by various leaders, some of whom have left a long-lasting impact on the...

“Very strong, really strong”: SECAM President on Church in Southern Africa, Hails IMBISA on Golden Jubilee
Credit: Zonke Tembe “But I'm here also to encourage our brothers to go on, mainly this year as we are celebrating the jubilee of hope,” said the Congolese member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in reference to the ongoing Catholic...
DStv pricing not about market size, says Communication Minister Sam George
Communication Minister Sam Nartey George has dismissed suggestions that Ghana pay-TV provider, DStv’s, pricing challenges are tied to the country’s market size. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on September 30, he argued that population has no...

At Jubilee of Migrants, Refugees in Angola, Catholic Priest Appeals for Hospitality, Solidarity
In his September 28 homily, he used Jesus’ story of the unnamed rich man and Lazarus in the Gospel Reading of the day to caution against “spiritual blindness caused by attachment to luxury and wealth, which steal the soul and prevent us from...

70 Million lives saved, and now the Global Fund faces political betrayal
By Tian Johnson, the African Alliance Shifawu Abdulkarim has spent 14 years as a community mobiliser and distributor in Kaduna State, Nigeria. She says motherhood motivates her to do everything she can to protect children from malaria. Her work...

Portugal tightens immigration rules as political tensions rise – what it means for families
Portugal tightens immigration rules amid political debate. Credit : GagoDesign, Shutterstock Portugal has approved a new immigration bill that has already sparked heated arguments in parliament, in cafés across Lisbon, and among immigrant...

When does AFCON 2025 start? Dates and schedule as international tournament given unusual early start
It’s almost time for the latest edition of football’s most vibrant and unpredictable football tournament – the Africa Cup of Nations. The 35th edition of the tournament kicks off this winter with 24 teams battling it out for Africa’s biggest...

UN General Assembly: Africa asserts sovereignty and spirit of new form of international governance
The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly concluded this past Monday, Sept. 29 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. This year’s theme for the UNGA80 was “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human...