Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Angola?
Digital Angola is the definitive English-language intelligence platform covering Angola’s digital transformation ecosystem. Published by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, a Swiss-based independent research institution, the platform delivers entity-specific, data-driven intelligence across telecommunications, digital infrastructure, regulatory affairs, investment flows, fintech, government programs, and the startup ecosystem. The platform architecture spans more than 700 pages of structured intelligence organized across eleven content verticals.
What is the Vanderbilt Terminal?
The Vanderbilt Terminal is the intelligence platform architecture used across The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG’s research publications. Digital Angola operates as the Vanderbilt Terminal for Angola’s digital transformation ecosystem. The Terminal architecture standardizes how intelligence is structured, verified, and delivered across different market domains, ensuring consistent quality and navigability for professional users. Each Terminal covers a distinct economic ecosystem with dedicated research teams and editorial independence.
Who publishes Digital Angola?
Digital Angola is published by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, an independent research institution headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG publishes multiple intelligence platforms covering complex economic ecosystems across emerging and frontier markets. The company funds its operations through subscription revenue, advertising income, and institutional research commissions.
Is Digital Angola affiliated with the Angolan government?
No. Digital Angola is editorially independent and has no affiliation with the Government of Angola, any Angolan ministry, any Angolan regulatory body, or any government-related entity. Our analysis reflects independent assessment from a Swiss base of operations. When we cover government programs, regulatory decisions, or policy developments, the analysis represents our independent conclusions, not official government positions or preferred narratives.
Is Digital Angola affiliated with any telecommunications operator or technology company?
No. Digital Angola has no ownership, editorial, or commercial relationship with any telecommunications operator, technology company, or other entity profiled on the platform that could compromise analytical objectivity. Our conflict of interest policy requires disclosure of any relationship that could create the appearance of bias. Advertising relationships do not confer editorial influence.
How do you source your data?
Our intelligence methodology prioritizes primary sources: government gazettes, regulatory filings, corporate reports, licensing records, procurement documents, memoranda of understanding, and international organization data sets. Primary sources are supplemented by secondary research from industry bodies, academic institutions, and media monitoring. Field intelligence, including expert interviews and infrastructure verification, provides ground-truth validation. Every material claim undergoes dual-source verification before publication.
How reliable is the information on Digital Angola?
We apply institutional-grade verification protocols to all published content. Material claims require confirmation from at least two independent sources. Where single-source information is published, it is explicitly flagged. Despite these protocols, we acknowledge that no intelligence product is infallible. Angola’s information environment presents data gaps, access constraints, and temporal lags. We are transparent about limitations and uncertainty in our analysis. For full details, see our Research Methodology page.
How often is content updated?
Content is updated on a continuous basis. The Weekly Intelligence Brief is published every Monday. Breaking Intelligence Alerts are published as needed when significant developments occur. Entity profiles are reviewed on a quarterly cycle and updated whenever material changes occur. Infrastructure assessments are updated following significant capacity changes, ownership developments, or commissioning milestones. Regulatory coverage is updated following every significant regulatory action. The Dashboard is updated with the most current available data.
What is the Digital Angola Index?
The Digital Angola Index is a composite indicator that tracks the overall progress of Angola’s digital transformation. The Index aggregates key metrics across telecommunications penetration, infrastructure capacity, regulatory environment, investment flows, digital government readiness, and startup ecosystem maturity. The Index is published on the Dashboard and updated regularly. Index methodology, component weights, and historical readings are available to premium subscribers.
What languages does Digital Angola publish in?
Digital Angola publishes exclusively in English. This is a deliberate editorial decision: our value proposition is providing intelligence about Angola’s digital ecosystem in English for an international professional audience. Many of our primary sources are in Portuguese, and our translation and interpretation of these sources into English-language intelligence is a core part of the value we deliver.
Can I use Digital Angola data in my own research?
Yes, with proper attribution. You may cite Digital Angola analysis and reference our data in your own research, reports, and publications provided you attribute the source as “Digital Angola, digitalAngola.com” with a link to the original content. For commercial use of our data, including incorporation into paid products, data feeds, or analytical platforms, you need a data licensing agreement. Contact research@digitalangola.com for licensing terms.
Can I republish or redistribute Digital Angola content?
Brief excerpts may be quoted with proper attribution. Reproduction or redistribution of substantial portions of our content requires prior written permission. Systematic downloading, scraping, or automated extraction of content is prohibited. For syndication, republication, or content licensing arrangements, contact partnerships@digitalangola.com.
Do you offer premium subscriptions?
Yes. Digital Angola offers a free tier providing access to selected content and section overviews, and a premium tier providing unrestricted access to the complete intelligence architecture including the full research library, weekly intelligence briefs, quarterly reports, entity intelligence briefs, and structured data sets. Institutional licenses are available for multi-user access. Visit our Subscribe page for details.
How much does a premium subscription cost?
Premium subscription pricing is available on our Subscribe page. We offer monthly and annual billing options, with annual subscriptions receiving a discount equivalent to two months free. Institutional licenses are priced based on organization size and access requirements. Contact subscribe@digitalangola.com for a customized proposal.
How do I submit a correction?
We take accuracy seriously and welcome correction reports. If you have identified a factual error, outdated information, or misleading presentation in any Digital Angola content, please email corrections@digitalangola.com with the following information: the specific page URL or article title, the specific claim you believe is incorrect, the correct information with supporting evidence, and your name and organizational affiliation. We review all correction requests within 24 hours. See our Editorial Standards page for our complete correction policy.
How do I contact the research team?
The Digital Angola Intelligence Unit can be reached at research@digitalangola.com for research inquiries and data requests, corrections@digitalangola.com for error reports, tips@digitalangola.com for source referrals, and contact@digitalangola.com for general inquiries. See our Contact page for complete contact details and response time commitments.
Can I commission custom research?
Yes. The Digital Angola Intelligence Unit accepts institutional research commissions on topics within our coverage domain. Custom research products include entity due diligence briefs, market entry assessments, competitive landscape analysis, regulatory impact assessments, and infrastructure feasibility studies. Contact research@digitalangola.com with your research requirements for a scope and pricing proposal.
Do you accept advertising?
Yes. Digital Angola offers advertising opportunities for organizations seeking to reach our professional audience. Advertising formats include display advertising, sponsored content (clearly labeled), newsletter sponsorship, and section sponsorship. All advertising is subject to our editorial independence policy — advertising relationships do not confer editorial influence or favorable coverage. Contact advertising@digitalangola.com for media kit and pricing.
How do I stay updated between weekly briefs?
Premium subscribers receive Breaking Intelligence Alerts for significant developments that occur between weekly publications. All users can check the Dashboard for the latest indicator readings and the Intelligence Hub for newly published analysis. Following Digital Angola ensures you receive timely updates on the most significant developments in Angola’s digital ecosystem.
What is the difference between Digital Angola and other platforms covering Angola?
Digital Angola is distinguished by three characteristics. First, specificity: we name entities, amounts, dates, and decision-makers rather than publishing generic market overviews. Second, comprehensiveness: our 700+ page architecture covers the complete digital ecosystem rather than focusing on a single vertical. Third, independence: we operate from Zurich with no affiliation to any entity profiled on the platform, ensuring analytical objectivity. Our three-criteria editorial test ensures that every published piece contains information not available elsewhere in English, names specific details, and delivers actionable intelligence.
Do you cover other African markets?
Digital Angola focuses exclusively on Angola’s digital transformation ecosystem. The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG publishes intelligence platforms covering other markets and economic ecosystems. For information about other platforms in The Vanderbilt Portfolio, visit our parent organization or contact contact@digitalangola.com.