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Angola

Also known as: Republic of Angola · Cuanza Sul, Angola

2018-03-162026-10-21

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Namibian

    … There is a major contest in Group B at ABB Stadium 1 as defending champions South Africa face Angola at 15h00 CAT. …

    Namibia take control of Group A at u20 Cosafa Cup
  3. The Namibian

    … Angola and Eswatini meet in the second Group B fixture at 15h00 CAT. Angola have been among the most consistent sides in the competition in recent years and reached the semi-finals again in 2025, while Eswatini will be eager to make a positive start as they seek a first knockout …

    Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique off to winning starts
  4. Informanté

    … Namibia are grouped with hosts Mozambique, Mauritius and Seychelles, while defending champions South Africa face Angola, Lesotho and Eswatini in Group B. …

    Namibia face Mauritius in U-20 COSAFA opener
  5. The Namibian

    … The competition brings together Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa and Zambia in what promises to be a fiercely contested nine days of football. …

    Southern Africa’s rising football stars set for battle
  6. New Era

    … The Brave Gladiators will then face Angola in the Olympic qualifiers, with both matches set to take place in Luanda on 9 and 12 October. …

    Kakuva names squad for Olympic push
  7. Informanté

    … The index will cover local-currency government bonds from Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Ghana, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Ug …

    Namibia set for greater global investor exposure in JPMorgan frontier index
  8. Windhoek Observer

    … Hamutumwa placed particular emphasis on Helao Nafidi’s strategic position as a gateway to Angola, saying the border town could support logistics, warehousing, distribution, agro-processing, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism and financial and business services. …

    Ohangwena wants investment that delivers jobs
  9. Windhoek Observer

    Angola is looking toward its next phase of oil and gas development, underpinned by a Hydrocarbon Strategy through 2050, more than US$70 billion in projected upstream investment, Sonangol’s expanding operational footprint and new downstream infrastructure. …

    Angola sets 2050 oil and gas strategy
  10. Informanté

    … Other markets recorded significant reductions in reported reckless driving incidents, including 35% in Côte d’Ivoire, 49% in Zambia, 34% in Angola and 33% in Senegal. …

    Yango report records 38% drop in reckless driving incidents across Africa
  11. Windhoek Observer

    Staff Writer On the occasion of the Angola Oil & Gas Conference, Patrick Pouyanné, chairman and chief executive officer of TotalEnergies, announced several exploration successes. …

    TotalEnergies announces a new discovery on Block 17 in Angola

Today

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for joint Namibian-Angolan industries

    At the Angola-Namibia Business Forum in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah urged businesses from both countries to invest jointly in industries and process natural resources locally rather than exporting unprocessed commodities, citing complementary economic strengths in agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy.

    6 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

  1. Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba Served as Midwife

    Penehupifo Pohamba, who died aged 78 at a Windhoek hospital, worked as a midwife in Swapo's exile camps during the liberation struggle. Those she helped deliver, including Matilde 'Mboshono' Kulo born in 1981, remember her humanitarian commitment to ensuring women's survival during childbirth.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. Namibian president calls for Angola cooperation on shared prosperity

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Minister Amutse urges acceleration of Baynes hydropower project

    Mines and Industries Minister Modestus Amutse has called for urgent implementation of the long-delayed Baynes Binational Hydropower Project, saying Namibia and Angola must accelerate it toward construction to strengthen electricity security and support regional industrial development.

    20 October 2026 · New Era →

  4. Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for smoother Angola-Namibia cross-border trade

    At the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission session in Luanda, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for reducing administrative delays, transport constraints, and other barriers to trade between the two countries. She emphasized the need for stronger cooperation among border authorities and implementation of the more than 60 bilateral agreements already signed, to improve people's lives rather than just accumulate agreements.

    20 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Namibia, Angola establish commission to revive declining trade

    Namibia and Angola have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation through an inaugural Bi-National Commission, with Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi proposing a digital scorecard to monitor implementation of agreed commitments. The move aims to reverse declining trade between the two countries by leveraging their geographical proximity and people-to-people relations.

    20 October 2026 · New Era →

  6. Namibia, Angola must turn bilateral agreements into real outcomes

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.

    20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  7. Namibia and Angola sign sports and culture cooperation agreements

    Namibia's Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sports Development and a Protocol of Cooperation on Arts and Culture with Angola during the Inaugural Session of the Namibia-Angola Binational Commission. The agreements establish frameworks for joint programmes, exchanges, capacity building, and the shared care of cross-border monuments and cultural heritage.

    20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  8. Namibia, Angola establish Bi-National Commission for cooperation

    Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.

    20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  9. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visits Angola for trade discussions

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Luanda on Sunday for a three-day state visit from 18 to 20 October aimed at promoting trade and investment.

    20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 19 October

  1. President calls for implementation of 60-plus bilateral Angola agreements

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the full implementation of more than 60 bilateral agreements signed between Namibia and Angola, emphasizing that their value should be measured by tangible benefits delivered to citizens rather than the number of agreements signed.

    19 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba dies at 78

    Penehupifo Pohamba, former First Lady and a nurse and midwife who championed women's empowerment and rural clinic access during her decade in State House, died on Saturday night at age 78 at the Windhoek hospital bearing her name.

    19 October 2026 · New Era →

  3. Namibia and Angola accelerate Baynes Dam hydropower project

    Industries, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse has called for Namibia and Angola to move from feasibility studies to construction of the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project on the Cunene River. The 600MW scheme, whose intergovernmental implementation agreement was signed in November 2024, would supply power equally to both nations through their national utilities.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Neckartal spills while Windhoek dams run low

    Neckartal Dam outside Keetmanshoop has overflowed twice in two years while Windhoek's supply dams stood at 57.7%, with the Omatako Dam at 12.7%. Namibia ranks fifth out of 14 southern African markets for natural water resources, but the difficulty is where that water falls and where it flows to, with most rainfall lost to evaporation and water storage concentrated in the south and far north while the economy has grown in the centre and on the coast.

    19 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Namibian diamonds sell at nearly four times global average price

    Namibian diamonds are selling at almost four times the global average price—US$343.88 per carat versus US$93.43 globally—with the country producing 2.1 million carats valued at US$721.5 million in 2025 according to Kimberley Process statistics. Despite smaller production volumes, Namibia achieves higher per-carat values than major producers including Botswana, Angola, Russia, and Canada, reflecting the quality of its stones.

    17 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 October

  1. Namibia and Angola launch inaugural bilateral commission

    Namibia and Angola held their first Bi-National Commission in Luanda to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, transport, agriculture and development. The commission aims to deepen bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation and identify ways to advance shared priorities including cross-border trade and regional investment.

    16 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Balcony Mix Africa brings music exchange platform to Windhoek

    South Africa's Major League DJs are bringing Balcony Mix Africa to Windhoek's Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, featuring local and international acts including DJ Maphorisa, Oscar Mbo, and Namibian DJs Kandy, DJ Erro and DJ Dreas. The event aims to create opportunities for Namibian talent and strengthen cultural exchange through music and collaboration between Namibian and South African artists.

    16 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Transboundary CuvKun project delays fifth community-participation component

    The Global Water Partnership Southern Africa's CuvKun project has achieved several goals but fallen short on its fifth component, which focuses on enhancing community participation in integrated water resources management. Regional project coordinator Silvanus Uunona attributed delays to the need to meet policies, standards and environmental-impact mitigation procedures, while other project activities including dam construction, rainwater harvesting and early warning systems continue under the parallel Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia-Angola bilateral talks on trade, energy, security

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah will meet President João Lourenço in Luanda for the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission on 19 October, with discussions covering trade and investment, energy, water, border security, and a business forum involving 95 Namibian businesses.

    15 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia diamonds fetch US$344 per carat in 2025

    Namibia produced diamonds worth US$721.5 million in 2025, mined 2.1 million carats at an average value of US$343.88 per carat, placing its per-carat value above major producers Botswana, Angola, and South Africa. The country exported 2.05 million carats valued at US$578.5 million.

    15 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 12 October

  1. Zambia prioritises Walvis Bay corridor for regional trade

    Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has identified the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi corridor as a strategic transport route to accelerate over the next five years, positioning the country as a regional transport and logistics hub. The government plans to improve border efficiency and facilitate trade and investment across the region.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Namibia–Angola Business Forum set for October 2026

    Namibia's ministry of international relations and trade, the NIPDB and chamber of commerce have invited Namibian companies to a business forum on 17 October 2026 in Luanda, aimed at strengthening economic ties, expanding trade, and establishing investment partnerships. The delegation, led by International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, will focus on priority sectors including agriculture, oil and gas, mining, finance, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Bank pursues N$2m Mercedes owned by fugitive Malima

    Bank Windhoek is seeking to seize a N$2-million Mercedes-Benz owned by Victor Malima's company Eco Trading CC, which owes the bank N$2.9 million. Malima, a fugitive wanted for his role in the Namcor corruption scandal, allegedly fled to Angola in July and has defaulted on payments since August.

    8 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Retired teacher and founding Helao Nafidi councillor dies

    Placido Hilukilwa Immanuel Hainghumbi, a retired teacher, former pastor and one of the founding councillors of Helao Nafidi Town in Ohangwena Region, has died aged 84. He was a Bible Studies teacher who engaged in political sensitisation in the 1980s and later went into exile in Angola before returning to resume his teaching career after independence.

    7 October 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Zambezi region selected to host Miss Namibia 2027

    The Zambezi region has been chosen to host the Miss Namibia 2027 national beauty pageant, with Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi receiving the honour from the outgoing host region Omaheke. Kabula-Simushi said the event will showcase the region's natural beauty and cultural diversity to Namibians and international visitors.

    7 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Namibia leads regional judicial administrators association

    Benhardt Kukuri, executive director of Namibia's Office of the Judiciary, has been elected chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administrators' Association (Seaja) for a two-year term, giving Namibia leadership of the regional body that works to improve court administration and support timely justice delivery across southern and eastern Africa.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Otjozondjupa governor urges larger education infrastructure budget

    Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb called for more money to be allocated to education infrastructure, saying the roughly 10% currently allocated for development is insufficient to meet schools' needs and enable the introduction of technology. He suggested the government should consider redirecting funding from other ministries to strengthen education.

    6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. OvaHerero, Nama descendants petition Ramaphosa on genocide talks

    OvaHerero and Nama descendants in South Africa have petitioned President Cyril Ramaphosa and the German Embassy, seeking inclusion in negotiations over the 1904–1908 genocide and discussions of reparations and historical redress, arguing the genocide's effects extend beyond Namibia's borders.

    6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 5 October

  1. Kukuri elected chairperson of regional judicial administrators association

    Benhardt Kukuri, executive director of the Office of the Judiciary, has been elected chairperson of the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Administrators' Association (SEAJAA) for a two-year term. The appointment gives Namibia an opportunity to strengthen judicial administration and institutional capacity across the region.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Young Warriors face Angola in Olympic qualifier second leg

    Namibia's Under-23 side will face Angola today in the second leg of their Olympic qualifier, with the first leg ending 1-1 after Ngahepa Kasaona's goal for Namibia. The squad has been preparing through recovery sessions and reconnoitring the National Stadium in Botswana ahead of the decisive return fixture.

    5 October 2026 · New Era →

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