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Southern Africa’s best shine at the youth games

Southern Africa’s best shine at the youth games

The curtain came down on the 2024 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games held in Windhoek, Namibia, with Southern Africa’s top young athletes and gamers delivering outstanding performances across various disciplines. Botswana tops karate podium Botswana...

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign

Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...

DEBSWANA EARNS AUSC'S REGIONAL HONOUR FOR CHAMPIONING SPORT DEVELOPMENT

DEBSWANA EARNS AUSC'S REGIONAL HONOUR FOR CHAMPIONING SPORT DEVELOPMENT

Debswana Diamond Company has received a Medal of Honour from the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to sports development over the years. The prestigious award celebrates organisations that...

William Burns (1937 – 2025)

William Burns (1937 – 2025)

(Security Guard At Spangler Candy Company) William Woodrow Burns, 88, of Montpelier passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on February 19, 1937 to Charles and Genevieve (Dudziak) Burns, Sr. On...

Works by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí on display in Angola for the first time

Works by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí on display in Angola for the first time

Open to the public until 26 July, this exhibition "dedicated to the master of Spanish surrealism, Salvador Dalí", is made up of 11 engravings. "Under the title 'A Conquista do Cosmos', the exhibition brings together a complete series of 11...

African Music and Viral Dance Challenges Unleash Cultural Revolution

African Music and Viral Dance Challenges Unleash Cultural Revolution

From the colorful streets of Ghana to China’s neon-lit alleys, the infectious beats of African music have set off a worldwide dance craze. Further fueled by social media’s hyper-connectivity, choreographed dance challenges are hitting...

America on a War Footing: Implications as US Mineral Strategy Turns to Africa

America on a War Footing: Implications as US Mineral Strategy Turns to Africa

Geologist James Cooper examines the potential implications of America’s heavy focus on West Africa. Why is the US becoming deeply involved here? And what could the consequences be? What do Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal all...

Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries

Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries

“We managed to assign at least two Priests to this mission. Aren’t you happy with two Priests? Or should we take them away?” he posed rhetorically, adding that the two Priests are to serve the three municipalities of Quela, Xandele, and Ponta de...

ISCTE will train 45 young people in Angola to develop small businesses.

ISCTE will train 45 young people in Angola to develop small businesses.

The project ‘Impactful Entrepreneurship for Inclusion and Diversity in Africa,’ implemented in two Angolan cities, aims to support 45 youths aged between 14 and 18 in learning to transform simple ideas into small businesses, according to a...

DR Congo faces alarming Cholera surge with over 35,000 cases in 2025

DR Congo faces alarming Cholera surge with over 35,000 cases in 2025

Daijiworld Media Network - Kinshasa Kinshasa, Jul 15: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a major cholera resurgence, with more than 35,000 infections reported across 17 of the country’s 36 provinces since the beginning of...

Beach Volleyball: Angola crowned SADC Zone 5 champion

Beach Volleyball: Angola crowned SADC Zone 5 champion

According to a statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which VerAngola had access to, the team won by two sets to zero. "The national women's beach volleyball team won the SADC Zone 5 champion title this Saturday, after defeating Zimbabwe...

UNITA says it is ready to think about Angola without a “party card”

UNITA says it is ready to think about Angola without a “party card”

Adalberto Costa Júnior answered questions from the public during his participation in the 3rd edition of the 'Conversas da Economia sem Makas', hosted by journalist Carlos Rosado de Carvalho, and assured that his party is open to dialogue. "One of...

Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security

Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As global geopolitical dynamics shift, Africa continues to recalibrate its economic partnerships, particularly with Russia. Following two high-profile Russia–Africa summits, cooperation in the area of food security emerged...

Angola Main Street brings back Hometown Hero banners

Angola Main Street brings back Hometown Hero banners

ANGOLA — Angola Main Street is proud to announce the return of its Hometown Hero Banner Program for the third consecutive year, offering the community a heartfelt way to honor local veterans and first responders while supporting the continued...

Music Americana kicks off the Angola July 4 celebration

Music Americana kicks off the Angola July 4 celebration

ANGOLA — Music Americana has been a tradition leading up to the Fourth of July celebration in Angola for going on almost 50 years, minus one for the COVID-19 pandemic. This year is not any different for the free show coordinated by the 101 Lakes...

Cruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path

Cruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path

When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself. Now, the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125 kilometres (75 miles) south of the capital Luanda has become...

Former jail worker faces 11 charges in escape of 10 inmates

Former jail worker faces 11 charges in escape of 10 inmates

His attorney, Michael Kennedy, calls the charges “frivolous” and says his client was simply doing the job he was hired to do. NEW ORLEANS — As the search continues for the last remaining fugitive, new charges have been filed in connection with a...

Travel To Angola This Summer For Sun, Sand, And Surf

Travel To Angola This Summer For Sun, Sand, And Surf

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago‭, ‬he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself‭. ‬ Now‭, ‬the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125‭ ‬kilometres‭ (‬75‭ ‬miles‭)...

Explosive Fights, Music, Herald AKO9 Championship

Explosive Fights, Music, Herald AKO9 Championship

The African Knockout (AKO) Championship delivered another unforgettable night of MMA action at AKO9, held on June 13, at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki. The event brought together elite fighters, vibrant fans, and groundbreaking entertainment...

Gelson Dala remains in Qatar after renewing with Al-Wakrah Sport Club

Gelson Dala remains in Qatar after renewing with Al-Wakrah Sport Club

According to Angop, which cites the club's website, the contract is valid until 30 June 2028 and includes a termination clause worth around 17 million dollars (15 million euros). The Angolan, who joined the squad at the pre-season training camp on...

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