JPMorgan's $200mln Angola margin call reveals Africa's new debt pains

A $200 million margin call by JPMorgan on Angola's $1 billion loan at the height of the global selloff of risky assets has exposed the high costs of unorthodox financing heavily indebted African issuers have been turning to, analysts say. Africa's …

President Nandi-Ndaitwah leaves for Angola

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to Angola is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and expedite progress on strategic areas of cooperation. Particular focus is expected to be placed in the sectors of agriculture, trade and oil and gas during …

Namibian President arrives in Angola for two-day visit

According to information shared on the Namibian presidency's page on the social network X, the visit “underlines the long-standing ties of friendship, solidarity and cooperation” that exist between the two countries, based on a “shared history, …

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President Nandi-Ndaitwah to embark on official visit to Angola

Date: May 08, 2025 Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will depart for Angola on Thursday, 8 May 2025, for an official visit. According to the Namibian Presidency, the visit will mark her first official engagement with Angolan President João …

Angola’s PetroWork Solution expands into Guyana, eyes Suriname as part of bold Africa–South America energy push

See below the full statement issued: Angola-based energy services company PetroWork Solution has announced plans to begin operations in Guyana, becoming the first African oil and gas services provider to enter the South American nation’s rapidly growing …

Louisiana whooping cough cases surge; pros and cons of the Angola Prison Rodeo

Louisiana is in the midst of a deadly and growing outbreak of whooping cough. So far, two babies have died, and pediatricians have been urging the public to check their vaccine status and get vaccinated. Public health reporter Rosemary Westwood speaks with …

India helps Angola with DPI, digital ID as part of $200M credit line

Angola is getting $200 million in credit from India as the African country looks to implement digital public infrastructure. The partnership will see Angola adopting India’s model of DPI which will enable digital IDs, e-payments and social registries. The …

Angola Cables Joins DE-CIX as Premium Reseller Partner

Angola Cables, an Angolan telecommunications operator, has become a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner of DE-CIX, a major Internet Exchange (IX) operator. The partnership allows Angola Cables to offer its business and enterprise customers access to DE-CIX’ …

WHO Pandemic Fund has 500 million available for Angola

In a statement, the WHO said the Pandemic Fund has 500 million dollars available and Angola is “strategically positioned” to capture resources that will “transform the national public health system”, with a focus on prevention, early detection and …