AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAngola–Serbia Economic Push: Angola’s President João Lourenço met Serbia’s leaders in Belgrade, with both sides stressing that trade and investment must catch up with strong political ties; ten economic agreements are set to be signed, including deals on avoiding double taxation and protecting investments, while cooperation priorities include agriculture, food industry, ICT, higher education, and a possible direct air link to Luanda. Investment Incentives Watch: Angola reported a sharp rise in fiscal incentives for the national economy—from 184.2 billion to 2.98 trillion kwanzas (2018–2024)—with most waivers tied to non-oil support for importing food and raw materials and boosting manufacturing. Oil & Gas Climate Agenda: Angola’s environment ministry reiterated methane reduction as a near-term climate priority, pointing to PLANAREM and methane cuts across oil and gas, agriculture, waste and energy. Mining Project Progress: Pensana says construction of its Longonjo rare-earth mine in Angola is on track for commissioning in 2027, with key processing and heavy rare-earth recovery work advancing. Regional Finance Spotlight: The Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) is set to move to Luanda in November, highlighting Angola’s role in Southern Africa’s financial integration and cross-border infrastructure momentum.
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