AGP Executive Report

Digital Finance: Wave Mobile Money will sponsor the Africa Financial Summit in Luanda on Nov. 3–4, bringing its experience serving more than 25 million users across 11 African markets to discussions on affordable financial services. Satellite Connectivity: Q-KON is expanding into Angola with ICT provider SISTEC, setting up a local satellite point of presence to support businesses in remote areas and keep data traffic within the country where required. Industrial Drones: ScoutDI has received orders for AI-enabled drones and inspection software for offshore oil vessels in Angola and Ghana, with deliveries expected this quarter. Medical Robotics: Ten investigational remote surgeries between Orlando and Luanda preceded the first reported US operation in which a surgeon removed a patient’s prostate from 35 miles away, pointing to potential for technology to widen access to specialist care. Electric Mobility: Angola’s Ondjila Green plan proposes up to $2.4 billion in investment over five years, with targets of 22,000 electric vehicles and 2,000 charging points.

Satellite Connectivity: Q-KON is expanding OneWeb satellite broadband in Angola through local ICT partner SISTEC, with a new network point designed to improve service for remote businesses and keep some data traffic within the country. Electric Mobility: OPAIA Group’s Ondjila Green plan proposes up to $2.4 billion in investment, targeting 22,000 electric vehicles and 2,000 charging points; the company signed a cooperation memorandum with the Transport Ministry and Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund. Cybersecurity: Angola’s investigators arrested nine people and shut down two illegal crypto-mining centres during INTERPOL’s Africa-wide cybercrime operation. Medical Technology: A US prostate surgery billed as the country’s first fully remote robotic procedure followed 10 investigational telesurgeries between Orlando and Luanda. Industrial Drones: ScoutDI received orders for inspection drones and software for offshore operations in Angola, targeting checks of floating production vessels.

Cybersecurity: INTERPOL’s Africa-wide crackdown recovered $105 million and disrupted nearly 11,000 malicious networks; in Angola, authorities shut two illegal crypto-mining centres and arrested nine suspects. Remote Medicine: A US surgeon’s first cross-hospital robotic prostate operation followed 10 investigational telesurgeries between Orlando and Luanda, putting Angolan sites among early tests of the technology. Electric Mobility: OPAIA Group’s Ondjila Green plan targets $2.4 billion in investment over five years, 22,000 electric vehicles and 2,000 charging points, with backing frameworks agreed with Angola’s Transport Ministry and sovereign wealth fund. Lobito Corridor: Builders have been selected for railway work in Zambia and Angola, advancing a route to the Atlantic coast for critical minerals; contract talks are expected to begin next month. Industrial Technology: Drone firm ScoutDI has orders to support inspections of FPSO vessels in Angola, using drones and AI-enhanced software to assess offshore infrastructure. Conservation Science: Camera-trap records of the rare grey-necked picathartes in Cabinda add support for a proposed cross-border protected area linking forests in Angola and the Congos.

Electric Mobility: OPAIA Group’s Ondjila Green targets $2.4 billion in investment over five years, with plans for 22,000 electric vehicles and 2,000 charging points across Angola. The project was launched with the Transport Ministry and Sovereign Wealth Fund. Robotic Surgery: A US surgeon’s first telerobotic prostate operation between two American hospitals follows 10 investigational surgeries linking Orlando and Luanda, placing Angola in the study’s early development. Lobito Corridor: Builders have been selected for rail sections in Angola and Zambia, advancing a major route for exporting critical minerals to the Atlantic coast. Offshore Technology: Drone firm ScoutDI has orders for FPSO inspections in Angola, using drones and AI-enhanced software to reduce the need for workers to enter confined spaces. Cybersecurity: INTERPOL’s Africa-wide operation shut down two illegal cryptocurrency mining centres in Angola and arrested nine suspects. Digital Research: The University of Agostinho Neto joined academic partners from Mozambique and Macau in discussions on AI, digital justice and protecting young people online.

Russia–Africa Technology: Angola’s minister of state arrived in Moscow to lead the country’s delegation at the Oct. 28–29 summit, where talks are expected to cover technology cooperation and AI. Cybersecurity: An INTERPOL-led operation across 20 African countries resulted in 1,462 arrests and recovered $105 million. In Angola, investigators closed two illegal cryptocurrency mining centres and arrested nine suspects. Rare Earths: Pensana is discussing a $75–90 million equity investment to advance its Longonjo mine, targeting commissioning in early 2028 and production later that year. The project plans to use hydropower and export through the Lobito Corridor. Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a new university campus in Baía Farta.

Cybersecurity: INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III led to nine arrests in Angola and the shutdown of two illegal cryptocurrency-mining centres, as a continent-wide crackdown recovered $105 million. Wildlife Research: New records of the grey-necked picathartes in Cabinda and neighbouring Congo forests strengthen calls for a cross-border Mayombe protected area. Critical Minerals: Pensana is discussing $75–90 million in equity financing to advance its Longonjo rare-earth mine, targeting commissioning in early 2028 and production later that year. Regional Technology Links: Angola’s Minister of State arrived in Moscow ahead of the Russia–Africa summit, where technology is among the planned areas of cooperation. Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a new Baía Farta university campus, part of the country’s push to expand higher education.

Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation for a new Baía Farta university campus, a step toward expanding the country’s higher-education capacity. Maritime Technology: Navantia is set to modernize two Angolan Navy patrol vessels, bringing upgrades to the fleet. Regional Cybersecurity: INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III led to 1,462 arrests and recovered more than $105 million across 20 African countries, underscoring the scale of the region’s cybercrime challenge.

Cybersecurity: Angola’s role in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III included dismantling two illegal crypto-mining centres, arresting nine people and seizing more than 2,000 mining devices and six illegal power stations. Regional Energy Expertise: Namibia is seeking Angola’s oil and gas know-how as it develops its petroleum sector, with both countries identifying exploration, production, refining and distribution as areas for cooperation. Finance and Technology: The BRVM will press for harmonised listing rules at the Africa Financial Summit in Luanda on November 3–4, arguing that aligned standards can help connect markets and boost cross-border investment. Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a new Baía Farta university campus, advancing plans to expand higher education.

Cybersecurity: Angola’s role in Interpol’s Operation Serengeti III included shutting down two illegal crypto-mining sites, arresting nine people and seizing more than 2,000 mining devices. Authorities also seized six illegal power stations valued at over $1 million. Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a new university campus in Baía Farta, expanding the country’s higher-education infrastructure. Energy Technology: Namibia is looking to Angola’s oil and gas expertise as it develops its own petroleum industry, with potential cooperation spanning exploration, production, refining and distribution.

Cybersecurity: Angola shut down two illegal cryptocurrency-mining sites during INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, arresting nine people and seizing more than 2,000 mining devices and six unauthorised power installations valued at over $1 million. The Africa-wide operation recorded 1,462 arrests and recovered more than $105 million. Energy Expertise: Namibia is looking to Angola’s oil and gas experience as it develops its petroleum sector, with both countries discussing cooperation across exploration, production, refining and distribution. Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a new Baía Farta University campus, advancing investment in the country’s higher-education infrastructure.

Cybercrime: An INTERPOL-led sweep across 21 countries included Angola, where authorities arrested nine people, shut down two illegal crypto-mining sites and seized more than 2,000 devices. The operation recovered over $105 million and disrupted 10,909 malicious networks. Cyber readiness: Angola hosted a SADC cyber drill in Luanda, bringing together 282 delegates to practise incident response and strengthen regional cooperation. Higher education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a new Baía Farta university campus, advancing the country’s higher-education infrastructure. Defence technology: Navantia is set to modernise two Angolan Navy patrol vessels, bringing new engineering work to the country’s maritime fleet.

Cybercrime: Angola’s role in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III included the shutdown of two illegal crypto-mining sites, nine arrests and the seizure of more than 2,000 mining devices. Authorities also seized six illegal power installations valued at over $1 million, as the wider operation across 21 countries made 1,462 arrests and recovered more than $105 million. Cybersecurity Cooperation: Earlier this month, Luanda hosted a SADC cyber drill that brought together 282 delegates to practise incident response and strengthen regional coordination. The exercise also supported Angola’s efforts to develop its national Computer Incident Response Team.

Cybersecurity: Angola was among 21 countries in INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which resulted in 1,462 arrests and the disruption of 10,909 malicious networks. In Angola, authorities shut down two illegal cryptocurrency mining sites, arrested nine people and seized more than 2,000 mining devices; power equipment was valued at over $1 million. Higher Education: Angola has laid the foundation stone for a Baía Farta campus bringing together Katyavala Bwila University and ISCED Benguela. Planned for about 8,500 students, the campus will support training in medicine, law, economics and education. Digital Connectivity: Q-KON and SISTEC have launched a OneWeb satellite network point of presence in Angola, expanding the country’s satellite connectivity infrastructure. Cyber Preparedness: A SADC and AfricaCERT cyber drill in Luanda brought together 282 delegates for incident-response exercises and training, supporting Angola’s efforts to build national cybersecurity capacity and develop its Computer Incident Response Team.

Cybersecurity: Angola joined INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti III, which resulted in 1,462 arrests across 21 countries and more than $105 million recovered. In Angola, authorities shut down two illegal crypto-mining sites, arrested nine people and seized over 2,000 mining devices and unauthorised power equipment valued at more than $1 million. Regional Cyber Readiness: A SADC cyber drill in Luanda brought together 282 delegates to practise incident response and strengthen cooperation, supporting Angola’s plans to develop its national cyber-response team. Higher Education: Angola laid the foundation stone for a Baía Farta campus bringing together Katyavala Bwila University and ISCED Benguela. Planned for about 8,500 students, it includes a clinical simulation centre for medical training. Satellite Connectivity: Q-KON and SISTEC launched a OneWeb satellite network point of presence in Angola, adding a new link in the country’s digital infrastructure.

Higher Education: Angola has laid the cornerstone for the Baía Farta University Campus in Benguela, bringing together Katyavala Bwila University and ISCED. Planned for about 8,500 students, it includes a Clinical Simulation Center to give medical students practical training. Satellite Connectivity: Q-KON and SISTEC have launched a OneWeb satellite network point of presence in Angola, a step toward expanding the country’s digital infrastructure. Regional Energy: Namibia’s mines minister has urged Angola and Namibia to move the long-delayed Baynes hydropower project toward construction, citing its potential to strengthen electricity security and support industrial growth.

Higher Education: Angola has laid the cornerstone of a new Baía Farta campus in Benguela, planned to accommodate about 8,500 students across medicine, law, economics and teacher education. Its medical faculty will include a clinical simulation centre for practical training. Regional Technology Links: At the Angola–Namibia Business Forum in Luanda, Namibia’s president urged both countries to turn political ties into joint investment, technology transfer and skills development. Connectivity: Earlier this week, Q-KON and SISTEC launched a OneWeb satellite network point of presence in Angola, expanding the country’s satellite connectivity infrastructure.