AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSustainable Finance: Angola’s first sustainable bonds were admitted to trading on Bodiva, backed by Italian-supported UNDP technical assistance via PISTA, with proceeds earmarked for environmental and social projects aligned to UN SDGs. Telecom & Connectivity: Angola Cables is upgrading its MONET and SACS submarine networks with Ciena tech to support 800Gbps services, boosting capacity flexibility on the US–Brazil–Angola route. Maritime Logistics: Tamrose Limited expanded into Angola and secured a five-year offshore support vessels contract, adding three PSVs through an Afreximbank-backed fleet boost to serve offshore cargo logistics. Energy Infrastructure & Gas: West Africa’s gas push faces a delivery bottleneck, with Schneider Electric warning that infrastructure execution speed is becoming as critical as reserves as new projects move toward first gas. Public Health: WHO reports cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025 to 7,870, with Angola among the countries driving most of the reported burden, underscoring the need for water, sanitation, hygiene, and faster care access. Industrial Policy & Local Industry: Angola’s cinema sector warns that lack of financing and specialized technicians is slowing production growth, calling for conditions that support a wider range of budgets and market reach.
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