This, however, did not stop the maharishi then launching the raam, a global currency intended to foster development.

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This is not to say that RAAM is unaware of, or outside the workings of, political parties in Angola.

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That seems to be the view of Samsung and partner app-provider Raam Thakrar, founder of Touchnote, a smartphone-to-postcard delivery service.

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The importance of enhancing physical connection is what the terminally ailing Kodak forgot all about, in its later years, according to Raam.

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The notes come in 1-, 5- and 10-raam denominations.

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However, until now the group has been largely unknown, having only been mentioned a couple of times in Angolan media, and despite its stated intentions, RAAM has not demonstrated the capability to confront the Angolan government.

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