AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Economy: Angola is seeking deeper cooperation with Qatar on artificial intelligence, digital skills and technology investment, Telecommunications Minister Mário Oliveira said at an international conference in Doha. Mining: De Beers has spent $15 million on diamond exploration in Angola, expanding work to 16 areas; a mine worth billions remains a possibility only if exploration succeeds. Angola is also set to participate in a consortium bidding for Anglo American’s stake in De Beers, as Botswana plans to raise its holding to 30%. Trade: At China’s import expo, Industry and Commerce Minister Rui Miguêns de Oliveira said Angola wants to turn China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries into concrete export opportunities. Financial Services: Absa is applying to open a representative office in Angola as part of its African expansion. Separately, Access Holdings and IFC signed a deal in Luanda to expand trade finance for African businesses.
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