There are other smaller local papers, including a weekly sports paper. Few international newspapers or magazines are sold in Angola. There is a variety of local artifacts mainly in ebony, rosewood and straw, which one can find in craft shops and markets. The Feira Artesanal da Beira, a handicraft market located 16 kilometers from Luanda along the Estrada da Corimba is open on Saturdays and Sundays. At this open air market you can purchase handmade crafts, baskets, sculptures, malachite and ivory.
Prices are negotiable.
When purchasing African souvenirs, it is important to remember that it is illegal to take ivory into EU countries and the US unless you have a special certification. These are not yet available in Angola, but the system is functioning in Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Another smaller handicraft market,open during the weekdays, is located at the center of Largo Kinaxixe but is more expensive than the Feira Artesanal da Beira. In addition, there are a few shops on the Ilha and at Largo Kinaxixe that sell paintings and souvenirs, but the prices are generally higher than at the handicraft markets. Discretion in the use of cameras and binoculars is highly recommended at all times.