Biocom, a biofuel company in Malanje, Angola, expects to harvest 120 thousand tons of sugar in the 2023 agricultural season, a 10% increase compared to 2022. The announcement was made by the company's general director, Uirá Ribeiro, during the opening speech of the 2023 season. Biocom is the only agro-industry in the country producing sugar, alcohol, and clean renewable electric energy from sugarcane cultivation over an area exceeding 30 thousand hectares. Institutional Relations Director Luís Adriano Félix Júnior noted that last year's production was 110 thousand tons, falling short of the 128 thousand tons forecasted, but this year's target is set at 120 thousand tons.

Angolan writer Manuel Rui Monteiro is set to present his latest novel, 'A mãe', at the União dos Escritores Angolanos in Luanda. The book, published by Editora Kacimbo, showcases Monteiro's narrative skill and offers a family saga set against the backdrop of Angolan society. Monteiro, a prominent figure in Angolan literature, has held various political and academic positions and is known for his significant contributions to the cultural heritage of Angola. Editora Kacimbo, founded in 2020, is noted for its efforts in promoting Angolan literature.

The Lote 1 building in the Prenda neighborhood of Luanda is undergoing stabilization works after showing signs of collapse following a tremor. The Provincial Government of Luanda is overseeing the restoration, with construction company Omatapalo and the Engineering Laboratory of Angola involved. The building, which housed 41 families, was evacuated, and restoration efforts began on Sunday. The building's history dates back to the 1960s, designed by Fernão Lopes Simões de Carvalho with collaborators José Pinto da Cunha and Fernando Alfredo Pereira.

A contract was signed to enhance Angola Telecom's transmission and access network in rural and urban areas, involving a $188 million investment. The project, supported by the Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication and a consortium of Gemcorp Commodities Global DMCC and Geoglobal Consulting Corp, aims to rehabilitate and expand rural and metropolitan networks. It seeks to improve national and international connectivity, enhance service efficiency, and benefit three million people in underserved areas. The consortium is committed to timely and professional project execution.

Minister Eugénio César Laborinho emphasized the need for the Service of Migration and Foreigners (SME) to align with global trends to attract foreign investment, highlighting the balance between immigration and national security. He stressed the importance of discipline within the SME and its role in enhancing Angola's image to tourists and investors. Governor Archer Mangueira acknowledged the SME's significance in boosting tourism and industrial sectors, which are vital for Angola's economy. The minister also provided vehicles and IT equipment to the SME in Namibe, underscoring its role in facilitating visa processes.

Around 30 activists from Cazenga and Kilamba Kiaxi participated in an eight-hour seminar on the Public Policy Cycle and Good Transparency Practices, held at Mediateca 28 de Agosto in Luanda. The seminar, organized by ADRA, aimed to promote participatory governance and transparency in public finance management. National Coordinator Leonarda Inguila highlighted the importance of public policy and transparency for a democratic state. Trainer Gonçalo Texeira emphasized the role of citizen education in monitoring public policies. The project, funded by the German organization Pão para o Mundo, is being implemented in 11 municipalities across several provinces and aims to benefit over 4,800 individuals.

Russian authorities announced the completion of the restoration works on the Crimea bridge, which was severely damaged by an explosion in October 2022. The bridge, a crucial infrastructure linking Crimea to Russia, has resumed traffic ahead of schedule. Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the explosion, labeling it a terrorist act, which led to subsequent missile attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The ongoing conflict has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced and in need of aid. The international community has largely condemned the invasion, responding with military support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.

José Agostinho Neto, the younger brother of Angola's founding President António Agostinho Neto, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 85 due to illness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Angola expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family. José Agostinho Neto was a prominent diplomat, serving as ambassador to the Republics of Congo, Tanzania, and Botswana, and was also involved with the MPLA, Banco de Poupança e Crédito, and the Fundação António Agostinho Neto.

Due to system access failures during yesterday's psychotechnical exam for the AGT public contest, a new schedule has been issued for today. Candidates for the Informatics specialty will take their exam at 10 AM, those for image control and processing at 11 AM, and customs and fiscal specialty candidates at 1 PM. Unlike yesterday's 40-minute duration, today's exams will last one hour.

Petro de Luanda won their 20th African Super Cup title in women's senior handball, securing a spot in the IHF Super Globe Club World Cup after defeating 1º de Agosto 29-26 in Cairo, Egypt. The match was highly competitive, with Petro de Luanda showing resilience and strategic play, particularly from standout player Suzeth Matias. The victory reinforces Petro de Luanda's dominance in African women's handball, having won the continental championship multiple times since 1994.