The World Bank has moved $150m of the funds it has earmarked for Mozambique projects to help fund the Southern African nation’s efforts to recover from Cyclone Freddy.Freddy was one of the deadliest storms to hit the continent in the past two decades. …
Day: May 22, 2023
Angolan Epolua crowned African bodybuilding champion
The bodybuilder Aquiles Epolua won Sunday in Johannesburg (South Africa), the international bodybuilding tournament “Arnold Classic”, in the category Elite Pro Bodybuilding up to 95 kg.Aquiles, vice-world champion in the amateur category, beat the comp…
Angola needs US$1 bln to launch ELP – Angola 2050
Angola said it needs to mobilise about US$1 billion to launch the Long-Term Strategy (ELP – Angola 2050).The intention was announced by minister of Economy and Planning Mário Caetano João on Monday in Luanda.The minister was speaking to the press on th…
Partners suggest investment in foreign languages for ELP – Angola 2050
Debate on the issues such as visa facilitation, use of credit cards and investment in foreign languages aimed to attract more investors were held Monday in Luanda.The main contributions were presented by the International Organisations, Development Age…
395 diamond stones seized in Lucapa
National Police seized 395 diamond stones of several carats on Sunday in the municipality of Lucapa, eastern Lunda Norte province, ANGO has learnt.The diamonds were in the possession of two national citizens, aged between 24 and 54 years old, who were …
President names State Secretary for Urbanism and Housing
Angolan head of State João Lourenço Monday appointed Manuel André da Costa Canguezeze as Secretary of State for Urbanism and Housing, according to a note published on the Presidency’s Facebook page.Prior to the appointment, the source said, the Preside…
Rough & Tough Rally generates over N.dollars 1 million for CAN
The annual ‘Rough and Tough Rally’ which took place over the weekend raised more than N.dollars 1 million for the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN).The three-day rally started last Thursday and followed routes past Omajete up to Khorixas, where it…
Envoy says modern ranching will curb farmer-herder conflict in Nigeria
The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Sune Krogstrup, has called for modern ranching as a way of curbing the perennial farmer-herder conflict and empowering local farmers in Nigeria.The envoy disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Niger…
Global Road Safety Week: NGO tasks drivers on zebra crossing sign
An international NGO, ‘Save the Children International (SCI)’, has called on Nigerian drivers to always obey zebra crossing sign to guarantee the safety of pedestrians.Mr Peter Adomi, Head of Safety and Security, made the call during its road safety ca…
Rough & Tough Rally generates over N.dollars 1 million for CAN
The annual ‘Rough and Tough Rally’ which took place over the weekend raised more than N.dollars 1 million for the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN).The three-day rally started last Thursday and followed routes past Omajete up to Khorixas, where it…
Gen. Nwachukwu to lead discussions on economic Rennaisance
Retired Gen. Ike Nwachukwu is expected to lead discussions at the Duke Masterclass, a premium experience and knowledge-sharing platform put together to discuss the role of the private sector in an emerging economic rennaisance.The session, to be held o…
Partner with Enugu Gov-Elect for good governance – Ex-lawmaker urges incoming legislature
Former lawmaker in Enugu, Mr Nwabueze Ugwu has urged the incoming members of the Enugu State House of Assembly to partner Governor-elect, Dr Peter Mbah, to achieve rapid transformation of the state.Ugwu, a legal luminary, made the call in an interview …