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Angola: Over 40 Million Square Metres Demined in Benguela Province

All Africa (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009

About 44.9 million square metres have been demined in Catumbela commune in the central Benguela Province.

Book on Late Writer Raul David Released

All Africa (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009

The journalist Florêncio André "Flores", released Wednesday in Lobito City, central Benguela Province, his first literary work dubbed "subsidies of Angolan Journalism", in homage to the late writer Raul David, who passed away four years ago.

Chiquita, Escom plan falls through in Angola

The Business Courier of Cincinnati (Free subscription) | 23/09/2009

Chiquita Brands International Inc. and Portuguese firm Escom have given up on a plan to grow bananas in Angola, according to a Reuters report. (CQB)

Angola: Brazilian Military Officer Praises Country Air Force Organisation

All Africa (Free subscription) | 16/09/2009

The Brazilian aeronautics commander, brig. Juniti Siato, Tuesday in Lobito district, central Benguela province, praised the level of organisation of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) in general and the Angolan Air Forces (FAN) in particular.

Priest Defends Combined Actions to Prevent Swine Flu

All Africa (Free subscription) | 14/09/2009

The Pastor of the Evangelical Christian United Church of Angola (IECUA), Eliseu Júnior, defended this weekend in Lobito city, Benguela, combined actions between parents, church and teachers in guiding children on preventing swine flu.

Angola: Armed Forces Official Stresses Sea Importance for Country's Economy

All Africa (Free subscription) | 01/09/2009

The second commander of the Southern Naval Region of the Angolan Navy Force, captain João da Cunha Júnior, said Tuesday in Lobito, Benguela province, that sea is a strategic point for the development of the country's economy.

KBR awarded Sonangol refinery contract

The Houston Business Journal (Free subscription) | 20/08/2009

KBR Inc. has been awarded a contract to provide licensing and engineering services for the proposed Sonaref refinery in Lobito, Angola. (KBR)

KBR to provide services for Angolan refinery

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 19/08/2009

KBR said Wednesday it has been hired to provide engineering services for a proposed refinery in Lobito, Angola.

KBR to provide services for Angolan refinery

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 19/08/2009

KBR said Wednesday it has been hired to provide engineering services for a proposed refinery in Lobito, Angola.

KBR to provide services for Angolan refinery

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 19/08/2009

KBR said Wednesday it has been hired to provide engineering services for a proposed refinery in Lobito, Angola. KBR, an international construction and engineering firm, didn't say how much it would earn from the contract with Angola's state-owned oil and gas... Sponsored Topics: Angola - KBR - Africa - Government - Business

• KBR to provide services for Angolan refinery - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Shakira: Pretty in Paris

Celebrity Dirty Laundry (Free subscription) | 05/08/2009

She’s no stranger to international travel, and yesterday (August 4) Shakira was spotted out and about in Paris, France following a photo shoot. The “Hips Don’t Lie” hottie looked super sexy in a sheer black dress with lace-up ankle boots as she scurried past the paparazzi. As for the overtly predatory sexual nature of her [...]

Navy Celebrates 33rd Anniversary Friday in Lobito

All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/07/2009

The central act of the Angolan Navy (MGA)'s 33 years of existence takes place on Friday, in Lobito City's naval base, in the coastal Benguela Province.

Chevron Announces First Oil from Mafumeira Norte Field in Angola

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 02/07/2009

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) announced today that its subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC) and its partners commenced crude oil production ahead of schedule from

Benguela Official Calls for Businessmen Partnerships

All Africa (Free subscription) | 01/07/2009

The deputy governor of the central Benguela province, João Evangelista Baptista, on Monday in Egypt Praia commune, Lobito district, called on businessmen to create partnerships for execution of their projects, Angop has learnt.

Angola: Petro De Luanda Win With 'Hat-Trick' By David

All Africa (Free subscription) | 22/06/2009

With three goals by David and others by Tunga and Joka, Petro de Luanda on Sunday thrashed Académica do Lobito by 5-1, and consolidated their lead in the national first division football championship, Girabola2009.