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LIDE Southern Africa

An agenda for business, investment and cooperation between Brazil and ten Southern African countries, within the LIDE global network.

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Venceslau Andrade

Head of LIDE Southern Africa and president of LIDE Angola and LIDE Mozambique

In September 2026, LIDE announced Venceslau Andrade as head of LIDE Southern Africa and president of LIDE Mozambique, alongside his presidency of LIDE Angola.

Read the LIDE Global announcement ↗

Angola and Mozambique

LIDE Angola

Led by Venceslau Andrade, LIDE Angola was officially launched in Luanda on 12 August 2026 at the Angola–Brazil Agribusiness Forum.

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LIDE Mozambique

Venceslau Andrade takes on the presidency of LIDE Mozambique alongside his Angola presidency and regional coordination across ten countries.

LIDE Mozambique →

Connecting ten markets

Countries covered by the regional remit. Venceslau Andrade also holds the national presidencies of LIDE Angola and LIDE Mozambique.

Business, investment and cooperation

The LIDE Global announcement identifies business development, investment attraction and partnerships in strategic sectors as priorities for this new chapter.

  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Agribusiness
  • Food security
  • Infrastructure
  • Tourism
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Artificial intelligence

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Membership applications use the LIDE Angola form, available in Portuguese.