Luanda: Twelve producers of Coffea canephora, commonly known as Robusta Coffee, from Amboim in the Province of Cuanza-Sul, collected a check for 23 million kwanzas in Luanda. This sum results from their coffee sales and a strategic partnership with Angonabeiro, a prominent coffee company.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the check handover was attended by distinguished figures, including the Portuguese Ambassador to Angola, Francisco Duarte, and representatives from the Nabeiro group, such as Joo Nabeiro, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Rui Nabeiro, Chairman of the Executive Board. Lucinda M¡rio de Castro Cunha, coordinator of the Amboim Women Farmers’ Association, was also present. Rui Nabeiro handed over 15 million kwanzas as part of a phased support initiative aimed at enhancing the equipment and sustainability of coffee production in Amboim.
Rui Nabeiro highlighted that Angola contributes 15% to the company’s international revenue, with expectations of a 12% growth this year. He noted that Delta, a Nabeiro group company, is the leading buyer, processor, and exporter of Angolan green coffee, having acquired 1,200 tons last year and projecting 1,000 tons this year. This endeavor involves 20,000 to 40,000 producing families per harvest, supporting the coffee supply chain and ensuring quality production.
Portuguese Ambassador Francisco Duarte emphasized the solid bilateral relations, with more than 5,000 Portuguese companies exporting to Angola. Portugal ranks as the second largest supplier to Angola, following China. Duarte acknowledged that 1,250 Portuguese and Luso-Angolan companies are creating thousands of jobs, complying with Angolan laws, and contributing to local tax revenue and human capital development.
Lucinda Cunha, chairwoman of the Amboim Women Farmers’ Association, expressed appreciation for the Angonabeiro partnership, which fosters Robusta coffee production in Amboim. She detailed the ongoing cultivation efforts and challenges faced, including vandalism and unauthorized sales, while highlighting the positive impact of the received funds on farm maintenance and production enhancement.
Angonabeiro, operating in Angola for nearly 27 years, remains a key player in the national market, employing a predominantly local workforce.
