Cabo Verde Sovereign Fund Expresses Interest in FSDEA’s Experience

The Lobito Corridor Impact Development Platform, a $1 billion development and investment platform founded by Haim Taib in partnership with Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund , is entering its next operational phase with the appointment of Mr. Mwiza Mseteka as CEO , the advancement of initial feasibility studies, and a milestone signing between the platform’s partners. The milestone follows the platform’s June 2025 announcement and the initial $100 million commitment by its founders, marking a new stage in its development from vision and commitment into structured execution.  In this new phase, the platform is strengthening its governance and leadership structure while advancing initial feasibility studies in avocado, poultry and aquafarming . These early areas were selected as practical first opportunities to support food security, local production, regional value creation and future investment readiness. Mwiza Mseteka , The appointed CEO, brings over 15 years of experience in special economic zones, public-private partnerships, and cross-border investment across Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has a strong track record in mobilizing investment, and leading complex multi-stakeholder platforms. The Lobito Platform was created to accelerate sustainable and inclusive development along one of Africa’s most strategic corridors, transforming regional priorities into investable projects supported by long-term capital, practical execution and strong local leadership. These signing come as international momentum around the Lobito Corridor continues to build, including the Angola–EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum 2026, taking place in Luanda this week. Haim Taib, Founder of Taib Group , said today 'The Lobito Corridor represents one of the most important development opportunities in Africa today. This next phase of the Lobito Platform is about turning vision into practical execution, with the right leadership, governance and partnerships to create long-term value.' Armando Manuel, Chairman of Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund , added: 'The Lobito Platform reflects Angola’s commitment to turning the Lobito Corridor into a driver of investment, productive capacity and long-term regional development , Mwiza leadership will be key in driving the platform’s transition into execution and building a pipeline of investable projects.' Mwiza Mseteka, CEO of the Lobito Platform : ' I am honored to lead the Lobito Platform at this important stage. Our focus is to help translate the potential of the Lobito Corridor into practical projects that support regional development, from Angola to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is about building investment opportunities that strengthen local production, improve livelihoods and create long-term value for communities across the corridor. '   **Photo caption : Haim Taib, Founder of Taib Group, Dr. Armando of Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Mwiza Mseteka , CEO of the LCID Platform, during the Angola–EU Lobito Corridor Business Forum 2026 in Luanda.

The Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) will hold its 5th Annual Meeting in Luanda under the theme: 'Strategic Allocation in a Constrained World — Leveraging Africa’s Resources for Its Structural Transformation.' The Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), in partnership with the Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA), today announces that Angola’s capital will host the ASIF 5th Annual Meeting. The meeting will take place from 5 to 7 July 2026 at the Intercontinental Miramar Hotel in Luanda. The event will convene representatives of ASIF’s 17 member sovereign wealth funds, alongside senior government officials, international institutional investors, and global thought leaders, to advance a continental agenda centred on strategic, self-financed development. Angola’s selection as host reflects its increasing role as a continental anchor for long-term investment and economic diplomacy. The country has been advancing a shift towards institutional capital management, positioning FSDEA as a diversified sovereign investor across infrastructure, agriculture, real estate, and financial markets. The 2026 Annual Meeting will unfold against a backdrop of a constrained global environment and evolving investment dynamics. It reflects a growing consensus that Africa’s transformation will increasingly depend on the strategic mobilisation and coordinated deployment of its own institutional capital. 'Angola is proud to open its doors to Africa’s sovereign investor community. Hosting the ASIF Annual Meeting reflects our conviction that Angola — and Africa as a whole — must build and deploy the financial institutions capable of driving our own transformation.' — Armando Manuel, Chairman, FSDEA. 'The ASIF Annual Meeting is the moment at which Africa's institutional investors take stock of where the continent stands and decide, collectively, where to direct its capital next. This year in Luanda, we meet against a backdrop of a constrained global environment, accelerating structural change and evolving investment landscape. Our agenda reflects these realities head-on, as we are no longer asking whether African sovereign capital can play a transformative role, but rather putting the focus on how to structure it, deploy it, and scale it effectively.' — Obaid Amrane, Chairman of ASIF. Since its establishment in Rabat in June 2022, ASIF has evolved into a forum comprising 17 member institutions, representing billions of dollars in assets under management. Through the ASIF Investment Platform (ASIF IP), the Forum aims to mobilise up to USD 50 billion in blended finance by 2030. About FSDEA The Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA) is Angola’s sovereign wealth fund, established in 2011 to promote long-term economic growth and diversification and offers trusted entry points for global capital in Africa. Specializing in Strategic Investments, encompassing both Financial Markets and Alternative Assets, it is tasked with establishing a sustainable mechanism that ensures the maximization of long-term returns, the preservation of capital, and the support of sustainable socioeconomic growth in Angola and the region. This is achieved through investments in strategic sectors, both domestically and internationally, aimed at optimizing capital and facilitating the generational transfer of wealth. About ASIF Launched in 2022, in Rabat, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, ASIF brings together the continent’s leading sovereign investors, jointly committed to advancing a Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable and Empowered Africa (RISE Africa). Visit the event’s website :   https://asif2026luanda.com  

A Emirais Agropecuária, uma empresa nacional que conta com a parceria do Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA), recebeu no dia 11 de Março um novo lote de 25.000 pintos matrizes da linhagem de frango de corte Ross 308, considerada em 2026 uma das linhagens de frangos de corte mais competitivas e eficientes. Este lote representa o terceiro bando actualmente em produção, alojado em aviários recentemente construídos, reforçando a capacidade produtiva da empresa e contribuindo para o desenvolvimento da produção avícola em Angola. As matrizes chegaram directamente da ROSS Central Africa, sediada na Zâmbia, através de voo fretado com destino ao Aeroporto do Huambo. Após o desembarque, os pintos foram transportados para as instalações da Emirais, em Waco Kungo, e em cerca de duas horas já se encontravam alojados nos novos aviários. O transporte foi efectuado em camião especializado para o transporte de pintos, garantindo condições adequadas de biossegurança e bem-estar animal. Como resultado, registou-se uma taxa de mortalidade extremamente reduzida, com apenas 49 pintos, equivalente a cerca de 0,002%, demonstrando a eficiência das condições logísticas e operacionais. Com a chegada deste novo lote, a Emirais passa a contar com 60.000 pintos matrizes da linhagem Ross 308 destinados à produção de frango de corte. A estes juntam-se 50.000 matrizes da linhagem Lohmann, destinadas à produção de pintinhas para o mercado de ovos comerciais fertilizados. No total, 110.000 matrizes das duas linhagens encontram-se actualmente alojadas nas fazendas da Emirais, reforçando a capacidade produtiva do projecto. Está igualmente previsto que no próximo semestre seja recebido um novo bando, dando continuidade ao plano de expansão da produção. Este reforço da produção surge numa altura em que o FSDEA e outros parceiros promoveram, no passado dia 5 de Março, uma conferência dedicada ao desenvolvimento do sector avícola em Angola, com foco no aumento da produção nacional de frango, uma das proteínas animais mais consumidas pela população angolana. Durante o encontro, foram apresentados dados que indicam que Angola importa anualmente mais de 800 milhões de dólares em carne de frango, um volume significativo que demonstra o potencial de crescimento da produção nacional. O aumento da capacidade produtiva interna poderá contribuir para reduzir a dependência de importações, estimular o investimento no sector e promover a criação de emprego ao longo da cadeia de valor avícola. Neste contexto, o Presidente do Conselho de Administração do Fundo Soberano de Angola, Dr. Armando Manuel, destacou que o apoio a projectos produtivos deste tipo está alinhado com a estratégia do Fundo de contribuir para o desenvolvimento do sector alimentar no país. Segundo o responsável, 'o investimento do Fundo Soberano de Angola neste projecto reforça o compromisso do Fundo com o aumento da produção nacional de proteína animal, contribuindo para melhorar a nutrição da população e fortalecer a segurança alimentar em Angola.'

The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Angola (FSDEA), in partnership with the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), co-hosted the Angola Investor Forum in Cape Town in early December, on the sidelines of the SuperReturn Conference, a leading global platform that brings together institutional investors from Africa and beyond. The Forum provided a focused setting to present Angola’s diversified investment proposition, with particular emphasis on opportunities beyond the oil sector. FSDEA and TDB showcased high-potential investments in agriculture and infrastructure, highlighting sectors capable of delivering competitive financial returns while supporting Angola’s long-term economic transformation. A key highlight of the event was the joint introduction of the Angola Export Development Facility, an investment platform designed to mobilise international capital to finance export-oriented and commercially viable projects in Angola. Anchored by FSDEA and TDB, the Facility is open to global investors seeking exposure to attractive, well-structured investments that simultaneously contribute to economic diversification and export development.

The Chairman of the Board of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Angola (FSDEA), Armando Manuel, on Wednesday, 10 December, welcomed Mr. Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to the institution’s headquarters in Luanda, for a high-level meeting focused on deepening cooperation between the two institutions. During the meeting, both parties discussed strategic opportunities to mobilise greater volumes of catalytic capital for Angola and the broader African region, with particular emphasis on initiatives capable of boosting productivity, resilience, and sustainable economic growth. They also exchanged perspectives on FSDEA’s alternative investment strategy, designed to direct long-term capital towards sectors with high economic and social impact. The FSDEA reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with leading global development finance institutions, with the objective of expanding investment capacity, enhancing economic competitiveness, and supporting Africa’s transformative growth trajectory. ——— About IFC The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the world’s largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in emerging markets. As part of the World Bank Group, IFC promotes investment, sustainable growth, and job creation by providing financing and advisory services to companies and governments. With an active presence in more than 100 countries, IFC plays a catalytic role in mobilising capital and promoting innovative solutions that accelerate economic development. About FSDEA The Sovereign Wealth Fund of Angola (FSDEA) is the national institution specialised in asset management and strategic investments in financial markets and alternative asset classes. Its objective is to ensure long-term return maximisation, capital preservation, and the support of Angola’s sustainable socio-economic development through investments in strategic sectors, both domestically and internationally.

The Comandante Bula Textile Factory, formerly SATEC, located in the Municipality of Cambambe, received on Wednesday, December 10, a visit from a delegation of Brazilian business leaders, as part of the agricultural cooperation agreement signed between Angola and Brazil. The delegation was welcomed by the Executive Administrator of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Angola (FSDEA), Gabriel da Silva, who highlighted the strategic relevance of the unit for revitalising the national textile industry. The Municipal Administrator of Cambambe, Maria Bafutidi, also welcomed the delegation, emphasising the importance of the factory for local economic development and job creation. The infrastructure, under FSDEA management, is currently undergoing evaluation for its full reactivation. According to preliminary technical estimates, the unit’s full operation could create around 5,000 direct jobs, significantly boosting the cotton value chain and the relaunch of Angola’s textile sector. During the tour of the factory’s various sectors, the Brazilian entrepreneurs expressed their appreciation for the scale, condition, and productive potential of the facility, showing openness to future partnerships and investment opportunities. The Advisor to the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Augustin Teti, explained that the mission aims to identify cooperation mechanisms capable of supporting the revival of Angola’s cotton industry.