March 2010

Government urged to implement tree planting strategies at schools

Submitted by AA Angola on 28 March, 2010 - 23:40

Government urged to implement tree planting strategies at schools - Angola,   Huambo - The Government of the central Huambo province has been called to adopt strategies to boost the tree planting and creation of green sites at various school facilities based in the region.

Government Offers Over U.S.$1 Million for Construction of Infrastructure

Submitted by AA Angola on 28 March, 2010 - 23:40
Government Offers Over U.S.$1 Million for Construction of Infrastructure - The Angolan Government has released USD 1.5 million to build infrastructures linked to sanitation, electricity and water supply, announced Urbanization and Construction minister, José Ferreira. [AA Network News]

Governor Praises 'Water for All' Programme

Submitted by AA Angola on 28 March, 2010 - 23:39
Governor Praises 'Water for All' Programme - The governor of southern Huíla province, Isaac dos Anjos, said Thursday in Lubango that "Water for All" programme, an Angolan president's initiative is crucial in the national struggle against poverty. [AA Network News]

Nation at the Fifth World Urban Forum

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:27
Nation at the Fifth World Urban Forum - An angolan delegation will attend the 5th World Urban Forum opening Monday,23, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the ministry of urbanism and construction announced today. [AA Network News]

Nation Wants to Strenghten Cooperation With China

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:26
Nation Wants to Strenghten Cooperation With China - Angoa seeks to maintain an ongoing dialogue with China aimed at strenghtening bilateral relations, the angolan secretary of state for cooperation stated today. [AA Network News]

Rains Claim 13 Lives in Huila Province

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:26
Rains Claim 13 Lives in Huila Province - At least thirteen people died, six got injured and 9,516 became homeless, following the heavy rains that hit southern Huila province between January and February this year, Angop has learnt. [AA Network News]

Government signs accord for houses building

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:25

Government signs accord for houses building - Luanda, Luanda - The Angolan Government signed on Friday here, understanding protocols with four civil engineering companies, aiming at boosting the housing programme that foresees the building of 1 million residences countrywide until 2012.  

Defence minister visits housing complex

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:24

Defence minister visits housing complex - Luanda,  Luanda - Angola's Defence minister, Cândido Pereira dos Santos, on  Saturday is due to visit the Aleluia Housing Complex, at Funda commune, in Lunada, aiming at  assessing the works on the ground, Angop has learnt. 

Contractor firm to invest USD 5 million in construction materials

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:23

Contractor firm to invest USD 5 million in construction materials - Luanda , Luanda - At least 5 million US dollars will be invested this year by Fortaleza Contractor firm, a company associated to Gema group for the manufacturing of construction material, in order to increase its daily production capacity and therefore meet the demand of products at the national  market, ANGOP has learnt.

UNAC pledges to defend artists' interests

Submitted by AA Angola on 19 March, 2010 - 18:22

UNAC pledges to defend artists' interests - Namibe, Namibe – The Angolan singer, Cândido Ananás, said Thursday in southwestern Namibe province that the National Association of Artists and Composers (UNAC) in the region will focus its activity on promoting local artists and composers.