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Angola

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Landscape of Lubango

Lubango is the capital city of the Angolan province of Huíla. Regarded as the coldest city in Angola it is famed for its Huíla Plateau and...

by Wagner Tarso in Angola on 31/08/2011

Informal markets appear every few kilometers, along every road in Angola. They are the best places to buy locally grown products at decent prices and provide an important source of income for many families. Luanda. 3rd July 2011

Business

Road markets in Angola

Informal markets appear every few kilometers, along every road in Angola. They are the best places to buy locally grown products at decent prices and...

by Sandra Coelho in Angola on 03/07/2011

The production of charcoal is still very much an important source of income for many families in Angola. It is common to see bags of charcoal for sale along the roadside. Menongue. 1st July 2011

Business

Production and sale of traditional charcoal - Angola

The production of charcoal is still very much an important source of income for many families in Angola. It is common to see bags of charcoal for...

by Sandra Coelho in Angola on 01/07/2011

31/08/2011 - Landscape of Lubango - Angola - Lubango is the capital city of the...
03/07/2011 - Road markets in Angola - Angola - Informal markets appear every few...
01/07/2011 - Production and sale of traditional charcoal - Angola - Angola - The production of charcoal is still...
20/01/2011 - Angolan Oil Rush - Angola - Africa's biggest petrol exporter...
12/11/2010 - Car accidents in Angola - Angola - Car accidents in Angola turn the space...
08/11/2010 - War scars in Angola - Angola - After 30 years of civil war, Angola has...
07/11/2010 - Construction in Luanda - Angola - Construction in Luanda consists only of...
28/10/2010 - Luanda's financial center - Angola - A selection of architectural images...
03/10/2010 - Crazy Jobs: Offshore Crane Maintenance - Angola - In the South Atlantic Ocean, 100 miles...
15/08/2010 - Construction in Luanda - Angola - The centre of Luanda is a massive...

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Lubango

Society

Lubango

Lubango, the capital of Huila, one of the provinces in Angola, is one of the most desired cities to live in the country.
by Sandra Coelho, on 5th of April 2010
Landscape of Lubango

Our World

Landscape of Lubango

Lubango is the capital city of the Angolan province of Huíla. Regarded as the coldest city in Angola it is famed for its Huíla Plateau and surroundeding scenic parks spreading up to mou...
by Wagner Tarso, on 31st of August 2011
War scars in Angola

Society

War scars in Angola

After 30 years of civil war, Angola has many war scars. In some areas bombed buildings still stand somehow and some even continue to provide shelter for people. Quibala. 8th November 20...
by Sandra Coelho, on 8th of November 2010
Construction in Luanda

Business

Construction in Luanda

The centre of Luanda is a massive construction site with new hotels, office buildings and expensive apartments are being built, but little or no investment seems to be being made in wat...
by Sandra Coelho, on 15th of August 2010
Production and sale of traditional charcoal - Angola

Business

Production and sale of traditional charcoal - Angola

The production of charcoal is still very much an important source of income for many families in Angola. It is common to see bags of charcoal for sale along the roadside. Menongue. 1st ...
by Sandra Coelho, on 1st of July 2011
Road markets in Angola

Business

Road markets in Angola

Informal markets appear every few kilometers, along every road in Angola. They are the best places to buy locally grown products at decent prices and provide an important source of inco...
by Sandra Coelho, on 3rd of July 2011
Angolan Oil Rush

Business

Angolan Oil Rush

Africa's biggest petrol exporter is developing fast. The oil industry boom is evident when flying by the helicopter over the Angola's coast. Luanda, Angola. 20/01/2011
by Ionut Sendroiu, on 20th of January 2011
Land mines in Angola

Politics

Land mines in Angola

Land mines in Angola are a well known problem. Work to remove then is under way, including in civil contracts for road renovation or enlargement. 03/09/2009
by Sandra Coelho, on 3rd of September 2009
Crazy Jobs: Offshore Crane Maintenance

Business

Crazy Jobs: Offshore Crane Maintenance

In the South Atlantic Ocean, 100 miles away from the Angolan coast, three certified workers are painting the floating crane of a drilling rig. Angola. 03/10/2010
by Ionut Sendroiu, on 3rd of October 2010
Car accidents in Angola

Society

Car accidents in Angola

Car accidents in Angola turn the space close to the roads a gigantic junkyard. Menongue, Angola. 12/11/2010
by Sandra Coelho, on 12th of November 2010
Construction in Luanda

Society

Construction in Luanda

Construction in Luanda consists only of buildings for expensive housing, offices and hotels. Luanda has been, for several years, a massive construction yard. Cranes are visible in the ...
by Sandra Coelho, on 7th of November 2010
Luanda's financial center

Business

Luanda's financial center

A selection of architectural images from Luanda's financial district. Luanda, Angola. 20-24/10/2010
by Sandra Coelho, on 28th of October 2010
BPC Marginal

Business

BPC Marginal

Aerial view of marginal Luanda, the right is the BPC and Savings Bank. Credit to fund the Central Bank and the Port of Luanda. 12/11/2009
by Wagner Tarso, on 12th of November 2009
Luanda Jazz Fest 2010

Arts & Entertainment

Luanda Jazz Fest 2010

Luanda housed the 2nd edition of the Luanda Jazz Fest between the 30th July and the 1sr of August.
by Sandra Coelho, on 1st of August 2010
Water disinfection in Angola

Environment

Water disinfection in Angola

Even though the water supplied by the public services is potable around Luanda, its delievery does not cover the entire population. So, users must buy water from trucks and use calcuim ...
by Sandra Coelho, on 12th of June 2010
Cholera Cases Registered in Luanda

Society

Cholera Cases Registered in Luanda

In the past 3 weeks, many Cholera cases have been registered in Luanda. Most of the cases have been detected in Cacuaco and Ingombota counties. Luanda, Angola. 02/11/2009
by Ionut Sendroiu, on 2nd of November 2009
Angolan debt to the Portuguese construction companies

Society

Angolan debt to the Portuguese construction companies

Portuguese construction companies still do not receive payment from the Angolan Government. Companies such as Soares da Costa, Somague, Mota Engil and Teixeira Duarte, among others.
by J P Martinho, on 5th of June 2010
Life in Luanda, Angola

Our World

Life in Luanda, Angola

Years of refugee influx from the civil war have left this city overcrowded, unsanitary and bursting at the seams. For the thousands of orphans living rough on the streets there is littl...
by bigmonkey, on 11th of March 2010
Rivers in Angola

Our World

Rivers in Angola

Rivers, in the countryside, are a place to play, bath, wash clothes, get water for the house and for washing cars. In a country where potable water supply is scarce, the water from the ...
by Sandra Coelho, on 24th of September 2009
Collecting Water in Angola

Environment

Collecting Water in Angola

The daily routine that people in Angola have to undertake in order to collect sufficient water and fuel to enable them to go about their basic survival needs such as cooking. Luanda, An...
by TimGrant, on 4th of January 1996

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