2026-02-12
The National Bank of Angola has partially amended Articles 2 and 4 of Notice No. 10/2024 to broaden the scope and access criteria for credit granted by banking financial institutions to Angola's real economy sector. The revised provisions explicitly expand eligible activities to include specific annual and perennial crops, commercial fishing, industrial transformation processes, and health/pharmaceutical projects, while mandating compliance with sector-specific regulatory requirements. These amendments take effect upon publication and empower the central bank to resolve any interpretative doubts or omissions arising from their application.
PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE, FIRST SERIES, NO. 028, OF FEBRUARY 12, 2026 NOTICE NO. 02/2026 SUBJECT: FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Whereas it is necessary to amend the wording of Articles 2 and 4 of Notice No. 10/24, dated December 20, regarding Credit to the Real Economy Sector, aiming to broaden the scope of application and access criteria for credit; In accordance with the combined provisions of Article 54 of Law No. 24/21, dated October 18, the National Bank of Angola Law, Article 36 of Law No. 14/21, dated May 19, the General Regime of Financial Institutions Law, paragraph f) of Article 31 and paragraph 1 of Article 98, all of Law No. 24/21, dated October 18, the National Bank of Angola Law.
I HEREBY DETERMINE: Article 1. (Subject Matter) This Notice establishes the amendment of the wording of Articles 2 and 4 of Notice No. 10/2024, dated December 20, regarding Credit to the Real Economy Sector.
Article 2. (Amendment) Articles 2, under the heading "Scope", and 4, under the heading "Credit Access Criteria", of Notice No. 10/2024, dated December 20, are hereby amended and shall henceforth read as follows: [Article 2.]
CONTINUATION OF NOTICE NO. 02/2026 Page 2 of 4 (Scope)
CONTINUATION OF NOTICE NO. 02/2026 Page 4 of 4 h) Ensure compliance with the requirements stipulated in specific legislation and regulations for projects within health activities and the pharmaceutical industry. 2. […]. 3. […]. [...].
Article 3. (Doubts and Omissions) Doubts and omissions arising from the interpretation and application of this Notice are resolved by the National Bank of Angola.
Article 4. (Entry into Force) This Notice enters into force on the date of its publication.
PUBLISH. Luanda, January 20, 2026. THE GOVERNOR MANUEL ANTÓNIO TIAGO DIAS