May 2, 2023 – Page 2 – L' Observateur Burundi

May 2, 2023

Oil production grows to 278,052 barrels in March

Angola’s crude oil production reached 30.059 million barrels in March this year, an increase of 278.52 thousand barrels compared to February.

Despite the rise, the country did not achieved the rate of the production expected of 1.067 thousand barrels of oil per day (BOPD).

It obtained a daily average of 969.64 thousand (BOPD), below the February results.

Data released by the National Concessionaire, the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), put at 29.78 million the oil production in February, a daily average of 1.063 million barrels of oil (BOPD) against 1.142 million expected.

In the first three months of 2023, Angola exported 86.92 million barrels of crude oil at an average price of USD 78, 711 for a total value of USD 6.92 billion.

OPEC basket price

The basket price of thirteen crude oil of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), was at USD 78,40 per barrel last Thursday compared to USD 81,12 of Wednesday.

According to the calculations of the OPEC Secretariat published Friday that ANGOP had access to, the price dropped to 2.72 USD.

The OPEC Reference Crude Basket (ORB) is made up of Saharan Blend (Algeria), Sunflower (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Islamic Republic of Iran), as well as, Ax Basrah Medium (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE), and Merey (Venezuela).

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

May 2, 2023

Parliament discusses Draft General Labour Law

Angola’s Parliament has discussed in specialty the issues related to the clarification of the Draft General Labour Act.

This was during a session that gathered members belonging to 1st, 5th and 10th Commissions of the National Assembly held Tuesday in Luanda.

In their debate, on the Draft Law, approved in general terms on April 24, the MPs focused mainly on the issues such as the beginning of the work provision, duration of the employment contract.

They also addressed matters on definitions, health checks, internships, increase in maternity leave, lactation rooms in companies, the preamble, terms that make domestic work more inclusive, among others.

Addressing the session, the Secretary of State for Labour and Social Security, Pedro José Filipe, said he had received more than 25 questions, whose contributions will serve to adjust some aspects of the bill.

He is of the view that the drafting of normative instruments has its own rules that are defined in Decree 25/17.

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

May 2, 2023

Over 77,000 former combatants renew registration process

More than 77,000 former combatants, including the war disabled, widows and family members, have been re-registered since the launch of the first phase of the process in 2019.

This was confirmed by the Secretary of State for Former Combatants and Veterans of the Motherland, Domingos André Tchicanha, who was speaking to the press after the opening ceremony on Tuesday in Luanda.

In the first phase held between 2019 and 2021, the sector planned to re-register 162,300 pensioners, he said.

Domingos André Tchicanha said due to the constraints caused by Covid-19 pandemic, only 77,519 members were re-registered, lacking only 84,781 former combatants.

Tchicanha said 5,000 pensioners in the province of Luanda will be re-registered in the coming 15 days booked for the third phase of the campaign.

He assured that payment was being made to the pensioners, regardless the condition of the updating of data, but warned that the adoption of data will be carried out after the conclusion of the process.

The Secretary of State added that the third phase is an opportunity given to those who had not been re-registered in the two previous phases for various reasons.

The process is for the individual data of pensioners to confirm their existence, to ensure better control and supervision of public spending.

In Luanda, nearly 25.000 pensioners are being assisted.

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

May 2, 2023

Angolan head of State appeals to citizens for reflection on self-sacrifice work

Angolan president João Lourenço has urged all citizens for a greater reflection on the challenges that lie ahead in order to keep the spirit of selfless work.

The appeal is expressed in a message ahead of the International Workers’ Day celebrated on May 1, published on his official website.

The Head of State also appeals for the need to work towards generating more jobs in the country.

“The only way to guarantee the well-being of families and ensure a better quality of life and a developed country to posterity is decent work”, he expressed.

On May 1, 1886, labour activists in Chicago city, United States, began a strike demanding an eight-hour workday.

During the demonstration, the police clashed with the activists, resulting in the arrests and deaths of workers.

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

May 2, 2023

Bamenda: Authorities say impressive on 2023 labour day turn out

Some authorities in the town of Bamenda have saluted the population who turned out to celebrate the 137th edition of International Labour Day in the North West region.

According to them, the turnout in 2023 was quite impressive and a way to note that peace is gradually returning in the crisis-hit region.

The authorities made up of North West Governor, Adolphe Lele L’afrique, the representative of the president of North West Regional Assembly, Hon. Ghejung Awunti and the president of the North West trade unions were speaking Monday, May 1, 2023, immediately after witnessing activities of the day at the Bamenda Commercial Avenue grandstand.

“It is thanks to workers that life is coming back to normalcy in the entire region. I am congratulating all those who took part in the mobilization to make sure that we have these workers here,” Governor Adolphe Lele Lafrique said.

Other authorities like the representative of the North West Regional Assembly president, Awunti added that the huge crowd that turned out is actually thanks to the efforts of the assembly, which is out to work mostly with the people.

“The Regional Assembly represents the people of the region. We stand here with the people including workers who came here to say thank you. This actually is in line with the vision of the president of the Regional Assembly where we are there to listen, learn, and take action for the people,” Ghejung Awunti said.

The president of the North West trade unions association said the turnout was more than that of last year. He congratulated all the associations including bike riders who were present and massively took part in the match pass activities.

This year’s international labor day took place under the theme “Resilience and decent work: acting together in the World of work to improve living conditions and social inclusion”

Some associations and personalities were awarded medals and prizes for their resilience and always working with you population and authorities. The celebration ended with match pass activities by some organizations, institutions, and others.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

May 2, 2023

Objective to win at least a trophy this season still possible – PWD Bamenda president

The president of PWD Bamenda, Pascal Abunde, has told his players and staff that the season is not yet over, despite the end of the Elite One championship which they struggled not to get relegated from.

Following the 3-2 victory over Renaissance of Ngoumou on the last day of play on Sunday, April 30, Abunde said that was just the completion of two out of three parts according to their programme.

“As I told you guys, this season had three parts. We played the first part, we had 10 points, we played the second part we had 15 points” the club president highlighted. “Now, the season is not ended, we have the third part of the season, that is the cup of Cameroon” he continued.

Pascal Abunde said the team has just a few days of rest “we are taking a few days of rest, bearing in mind that we have to start preparing for the cup of Cameroon. Because the objective we set for ourselves was to win something at least this season” he indicated.

He gave each player the sum of 100,000 FCFA following their defeat of Renaissance of Ngoumou.

PWD finished the season on the fourth position in group A with 25 points.

The top two teams in the group, Canon Sportif and Coton Sport of Garoua with 38 and 36 points respectively, will take part in the playoffs for the championship title. Gazelle and Bamboutos are the top two sides in group B.

There will be a relegation playoff as well. It will pit Yong Sports Academy against Djiko FC, to determine the fifth club that will drop alongside Renaissance of Ngoumou, Avion Academy, YAFOOT, and Dragon FC.

Source: Cameroon News Agency