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Angola received more than 1400 international tourists on board four cruise ships in April

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A movement that reinforces the country's growth as an emerging destination in maritime tourism.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, the stopovers in Luanda and Namibe strengthen the country’s strategic positioning in the sector, highlighting the growing interest of international operators.

The highlight took place on April 5, when the Port of Luanda received, for the first time, two ships simultaneously — the SH Diana and the Vasco da Gama — with hundreds of tourists on board, in what was considered a historic milestone for national tourism.
Days later, the country once again became the stage for a new wave of visitors with the arrival of the Silver Wind and the Viking Sky, the latter carrying around 780 passengers.

During the stopovers, tourists visited emblematic sites such as the Iron Palace, the Fortress of São Miguel, and the Agostinho Neto Mausoleum, in addition to exploring the historic Baía dos Tigres, in Namibe.

The economic impact is also already being felt, with increased demand in the hotel, restaurant, transport, and trade sectors, clearly showing that Angola is beginning to establish itself as a competitive tourist destination with the potential to attract even more visitors in the coming years.

May 18 - International Museum Day

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:12:00 +0000

May 18 is celebrated worldwide as International Museum Day.

Every year, the International Council of Museums (ICOM), a UNESCO-affiliated organization, establishes the guidelines that should direct all activities marking this occasion in every corner of the planet.

The main objective of a museum is to safeguard and preserve historical and cultural heritage of global or local importance.
Museums carry out scientific studies necessary for understanding and establishing the significance and ownership of this heritage.
In this sense, museums contribute to generating a global ethic based on the practice of conserving, protecting, and promoting the values of cultural heritage.

The theme for International Museum Day in 2026 is:

"Museums Bridging a Divided World"

The theme was announced by the International Council of Museums and highlights the role of museums as spaces for:
dialogue, inclusion, peace, unity among cultures and communities, and the preservation of collective memory.

This year's proposal seeks to show that, in a world marked by conflicts, inequalities, and polarization, museums can help bring together people, generations, and different societies.
The educational mission of a museum, regardless of its nature, is just as important as its scientific mission.
Museums are also places where the relationship between culture and nature is demonstrated, and there is a growing number of museums focusing their interests on science, nature, and technology.
In Angola, the National Museum of Natural History (created on September 8, 1943) is a public institution of a scientific nature.

Its fundamental objective is the research, classification, conservation, and inventory of Angolan biodiversity.
It presents permanent and temporary exhibitions on various aspects related to environmental conservation and biodiversity management.

International Museum Day reminds us that preserving memory is essential to understanding the past, valuing the present, and building the future.

Ministry of Tourism trains 300 operators in Namibe

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A total of 300 operators in the Tourism sector, including guides, interpreters and reception technicians, have benefited since this Tuesday, in Moçâmedes, from technical training to improve the quality of the offer, efficient management and professionalization

A total of 300 operators from the Tourism sector, including guides, interpreters, and reception technicians, have been benefiting since this Tuesday, in Moçâmedes, from technical training aimed at improving the quality of services, efficient management, and the professionalization of the sector.

At the opening of the seminar, which will last for 3 days, the national director for training and entrepreneurship at the Ministry of Tourism, Afonso Henrique Vita, stated that the intention is to qualify human capital, increase competitiveness, and promote the sustainability of Angolan tourism.
He urged the trainees to absorb the content being taught, with the objective of placing Angola on the international tourism map.
Meanwhile, the municipal administrator of Moçâmedes, Abelardo Lemba, highlighted the importance of the training, adding that it comes at a good time as the provincial capital will host the Angola Cities and Municipalities Fair in August this year.

He added that the training will provide Tourism sector professionals with the necessary knowledge to meet visitors' expectations.
"We will receive visitors from all municipalities of Angola, and this will demand a lot from you, therefore I recommend that you fully absorb the knowledge that will be provided here," he appealed.

The president of the Namibe Association of Tourism Guides and Interpreters, Marta Manuel, also thanked the ministry for the initiative, considering the market needs.
She said that guides must be properly trained to meet market demands, taking competition into account.
The training programme, which brings together professionals from all municipalities of Namibe, will include both practical and theoretical components. VR/FA/CS

Source: https://angop.ao/noticias/turismo/ministerio-do-turismo-capacita-300-operadores-no-namibe/

Angola will charge 5% on overnight stays for international tourists from August

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Angola will start charging a 5% tax on the value of overnight stays to international tourists, under a Special Contribution for Tourism, according to a presidential decree, published in the Diário da República.

Angola will begin charging a 5% tax on the value of overnight stays for international tourists, under a Special Contribution for Tourism, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette.

Presidential Legislative Decree No. 4/26, of April 30, establishes that the contribution applies to the daily rates or overnight stays of international tourists in tourist developments and local accommodation establishments, and is charged at the time of 'check-in' or 'check-out'.
Domestic tourists and international tourists under 12 years of age are exempt from payment.
The collection is carried out by the accommodation establishments themselves, which must remit the amount collected to the competent public entity by the last working day of the month following the collection.
The revenues generated by the new contribution will be distributed as follows: 50% to the Tourism Promotion Institute, 30% to the National Treasury, and 20% to the Local State Administration Bodies.
The decree comes into force 90 days after its publication.

Source: https://www.angola24horas.com/sociedade/item/34266-angola-vai-cobrar-5-sobre-dormidas-para-turistas-internacionais-a-partir-de-agosto

May 3 - World Press Freedom Day

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

World Press Freedom Day was instituted by the United Nations in 1993 as a recognition of the need to promote, encourage and develop initiatives for freedom of expression.

On this date, several initiatives are carried out with the aim of drawing attention to a free press, essential for the dissemination of information, for the development and maintenance of democracy, and for sustainable development.

Environmental journalism is also an important specialty for the dissemination of environmental information, the sharing of ideas and environmental protection projects, and the search for solutions for a sustainable future.
In Angola, various environmental activities are usually reported in the media. In addition to information, several radio and television programs on environmental issues in Angola and around the world are developed in the country. Environmental information on the internet has gained space in recent years.
The government of Angola, together with non-governmental organizations, has been working on projects to produce important information for decision-making and to increase the population’s environmental knowledge.
Environmental journalism should not only be developed through articles and programs, but also through support for activities aimed at protecting the quality of life of populations and the quality of the environment.

April 18, the International Day of Monuments and Sites.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

This day was instituted by UNESCO in 1983, with the aim of sensitizing member states to diversify, protect and conserve cultural heritage.

Representing an annual moment of celebration of patrimonial diversity, it is intended that April 18 to function as a commemorative milestone of national cultural heritage, but also celebrates international solidarity around the safeguarding and valorization of cultural heritage around the world.

Angola has a considerable historical-cultural heritage, highlighting buildings, sites and places of memory, rock art, natural parks, fauna and flora.

according to the Angolan ministry of culture, in the concrete case of built heritage, sites or places of memory constitute the most eloquent testimony of the historical path of activity and the sensitivity of the Angolan people at different times, contexts and situations that mark their history.

beyond several historical places that the country has, special attention should be provided to the rupestrian paintings located in the province of Namibe, which constitute tourist destination that can be used by both the executive and private investors.

The date is an opportunity to sensitize the public about the diversity of cultural heritage, and the efforts that their protection and conservation require. It also allows to expose its vulnerability and need to pay continuous attention.

This way, every year it is asked from UNESCO member states that, on this day, promote activities and free visits to historical sites, monuments and museums.

Cruise ships reinforce the role of the Port of Namibe in promoting maritime tourism in the region

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Last Friday, April 3, the Port of Namibe saw the docking of the SH Diana cruise ship at the new container terminal, reinforcing its strategic role in boosting maritime tourism in Angola.

Last Friday, April 3, the Port of Namibe saw the docking of the SH Diana cruise ship at the new container terminal, reinforcing its strategic role in boosting maritime tourism in Angola.

The vessel, arriving from South Africa, carried a total of 166 passengers, including tourists and crew members of various nationalities, with emphasis on Americans, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.
The Head of the Inspection and Operations Department of the Port of Namibe, Idalésio Simão, stated that this is the first cruise ship to dock at the port this year, with new stopovers already expected in the coming days, a fact he considers a historic milestone not only for the province but also for the Southern African region, reinforcing Namibe’s positioning as a growing tourist destination.

The official also highlighted that, although the port does not yet have a specific quay for cruise ships, the adaptation of the container terminal has made it possible to receive these vessels, contributing to the promotion of port infrastructure and the attraction of investors, considering that many of the tourists are also businesspeople interested in exploring opportunities in the country.
The arrival of SH Diana confirms the growth of cruise tourism in Namibe and reinforces the commitment to modernizing port infrastructure, aligned with the national strategy for economic diversification and the promotion of Angola as a reference tourist destination.

Source: Porto do Lobito- https://portodonamibe.co.ao/navios-cruzeiros-reforcam-papel-do-porto-do-namibe-no-fomento-do-turismo-maritimo-na-regiao/

Sea Festivals boost Nautical Sports in Namibe

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The Marginal de Moçâmedes has become the epicenter of water sports in Angola.

As part of the celebrations of the Namibe Sea Festival 2026, the Angolan Federation of Nautical Sports (FADEN) was present with an ambitious program covering four disciplines: Rowing, Sailing, Canoeing, and Surfing.

The official start of the sporting event was given to Canoeing. With the presence and starting signal given by the Governor of Namibe Province, Archer Mangueira, the athletes competed in three speed events, namely C1-500 meters, K1-500 meters, and K1-200 meters.
The initiative, which has direct support from the Provincial Government, aims not only at competition but also at enhancing the value of the sea as a driver of tourism and sports development in the region.
In addition to canoeing, the program offered a diverse agenda for the public and practitioners.
Sailing, in the Optimist class, as well as Rowing with events in the demanding Beach Sprint discipline, and Surfing with introductory sessions focused on attracting new talents, were also featured on the “stage.”
The presence in Namibe also serves as a demonstration of the strength of nautical sports in the country.

The governing bodies of FADEN, technical coordinators, and representatives of all active nautical clubs were present.
In addition to the four aforementioned disciplines, Swimming was also included, with the National Open Water Championship.
“For the first time, we are integrating these two aspects, which also marks the beginning of a more robust program for the mass development of these disciplines. We have not only the natural potential but, above all, the human potential, with many young people whom we want to see, in the future, in high-level competition,” emphasized the Governor of Namibe, Archer Mangueira.

April 7 - World Health Day

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) was created under the proposal of several countries on April 7, 1948

The World Health Organization (WHO) was created under the proposal of several countries on April 7, 1948, due to the concern of its members to maintain the good health of people worldwide, and also alert everyone about the main problems that can reach the world population.
Health problems have been mainly associated with environmental factors and poverty. According to WHO health should be considered in the physical, social, behavioral and ecological context and health promotion activities should be effective, and benefit from the collaboration of other sectors such as education, nutrition and the environment.
Generally speaking medical innovation, progress with basic health care and new social policies have resulted in great increases in life expectancy and the decline of child mortality.
However, poverty rates and some infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria have been a threat to health successes in recent decades.
Angola is a member of WHO and has been conducting health promotion activities, such as dwarf eradication, polio, education campaigns and combating HIV/AIDS and combating diseases such as malaria, sleep disease and tuberculosis.
Sanitation of the environment has also been a concern both of the government and civil society as a way to improve the quality of life of populations.

Moçâmedes holds traditional City Festivals

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The month of March once again brings to the city of Moçâmedes one of the most anticipated moments of its cultural calendar, with preparations underway to welcome visitors, exhibitors and participants in yet another edition of the city's festivities.

Namibe • Moçâmedes

The month of March once again brings to the city of Moçâmedes one of the most anticipated events on its cultural calendar, with everything ready to welcome visitors, exhibitors and participants for another edition of the Festas do Mar.

Today, March 7, begins in Moçâmedes, the capital of Namibe province, one of the most anticipated events on its cultural calendar: the traditional City Festivities, which every year bring life to the month of March with music, exhibitions, gastronomy and various cultural activities.
At this moment, the city's hotel units are already receiving visitors, while exhibitors and participants finish setting up their spaces, where they will present products, handicrafts, gastronomy and various initiatives linked to local culture and economy.

A city with more than 180 years of history

Moçâmedes is one of the most emblematic cities in southern Angola. Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namibe Desert, the city was officially founded in 1840, in a bay that was initially known as Angra do Negro. The name Moçâmedes appears in honor of the Baron of Moçâmedes, former Governor-General of Angola, linked to the occupation and development of the region.
Over the years, the city grew as an important fishing and commercial port, becoming one of the main maritime centers of the country and assuming a relevant role in the economic dynamics of the southern coast.
Between 1985 and 2016 the city was renamed Namibe, later returning to its historic designation of Moçâmedes, a return that reinforced its historical and cultural identity.

Festivities that celebrate local culture and identity

The festivities associated with the month of March transform Moçâmedes into a large cultural stage, bringing together thousands of people around musical performances, gastronomic fairs, exhibitions and recreational activities.
For several days, the city gains a special energy, with a program that usually involves artists, economic operators, cultural promoters, artisans and local entrepreneurs, in an atmosphere of celebration that combines tradition, social gathering and promotion of the city's image.
In addition to its festive character, this type of event also plays an important role in promoting tourism in Namibe province, showing visitors the natural, cultural and human richness of one of the most remarkable regions of Angola.

Tourism, hospitality and economic movement

The holding of the city's festivities also represents an opportunity to stimulate the local economy. Hotels, restaurants, tour operators, transport providers, traders and small producers prepare for a period of increased circulation of people and greater demand for services.
With hotel units already prepared, expectations are now growing around the final setup of the exhibitors’ spaces, which will bring color and content to the event with their products, flavors, creations and commercial proposals.
It is also during these moments that Moçâmedes reaffirms its vocation to receive, welcome and showcase its best qualities, combining hospitality, heritage, tradition and tourism potential.

A gateway to discovering Namibe

For those visiting the city at this time, the festivities also become an invitation to discover other points of interest in the province. Moçâmedes continues to be the main gateway to some of the most impressive landscapes in Angola, from the Namibe Desert to the beaches of the southern coast, including natural formations and areas of great ecological and tourism value.
By hosting another edition of these festivities, the city reinforces its position as a destination of cultural and tourist interest, capable of combining historical memory, urban life, connection to the sea and local experience.

Everything ready for the start

Between logistical organization, the mobilization of exhibitors and the readiness of hotel units, the city prepares to experience days of celebration, gathering and appreciation of its identity.
More than just a celebration, it is a moment that reinforces local pride and projects Moçâmedes as a city with history, culture, energy and the capacity to warmly welcome all those who choose to visit it.