September 2010

Angola writes off Mozambique's debt to 50 percent

Submitted by AA Angola on 26 September, 2010 - 00:57

Angola writes off Mozambique's debt to 50 percent - Angola, Maputo - The Angolan Planning minister, Ana Dias Lourenço, reaffirmed Thursday, 23 September, in Maputo, Mozambique, the country's availability to settle the problem, as soon as possible, and reduce the USD 60 million debt owed by Mozambique to 50 percent.

Investment in steel sector defended

Submitted by AA Angola on 22 September, 2010 - 20:37

Investment in steel sector defended - Luanda, Luanda  - The need for greater investment in the steel industry due its increasing demand of the metal in the construction sector, was defended Tuesday here by the Angolan architect, Geraldo Afonso.   

Portuguese Institute Spends Over U.S $3.0 Million in Health Projects

Submitted by AA Angola on 22 September, 2010 - 20:37
Portuguese Institute Spends Over U.S $3.0 Million in Health Projects - The Portuguese Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPMP) is spending more than Usd 3.0 million in the construction of Volunteer Counselling and Testing Centres (CATVs) in Angola. [AA Network News]

Govt Might Train Somali Troops

Submitted by AA Angola on 22 September, 2010 - 20:36
Govt Might Train Somali Troops - Angola might contribute to train Somali troops, as part of the African Union (AU)'s effort towards the stabilisation of the situation in that country. [AA Network News]

Environment Quality Tops Government's Priorities - Minister

Submitted by AA Angola on 22 September, 2010 - 20:36
Environment Quality Tops Government's Priorities - Minister - The Environment minister, Fátima Jardim, Tuesday in Luanda reiterated that the improvement of environment and living standard quality of Angolan citizens is among the government's priorities and the concerned institutions. [AA Network News]

People told to contribute to fight against sea pollution

Submitted by AA Angola on 18 September, 2010 - 02:27

People told to contribute to fight against sea pollution - Angola, Sumbe – The manger for Commercial and Technical Operations of Amboim Port Company, João Perdigão Abrantes, Friday called on the population to contribute to the fight against sea pollution, in order to maintain a  healthy environment.

Government officials impressed with Ambaca district hospital

Submitted by AA Angola on 18 September, 2010 - 02:27

Government officials impressed with Ambaca district hospital - Kwanza Norte, Camabatela – Northern Kwanza Norte province Government officials Thursday in Camabatela, expressed satisfaction at the grandeur and magnificence of the Ambaca hospital, built by the Government to improve health service locally and neighbouring areas and Malanje province. 

Malanje power distribution network needs investment

Submitted by AA Angola on 18 September, 2010 - 02:26

Malanje power distribution network needs investment - Malanje, Malanje – The governor of northern Malanje province, Boaventura Cardoso, said here that the local power distribution network needs investment, despite the improvements noted in recent years.

Minister Calls for Greater Involvement of University in Environmental Projects

Submitted by AA Angola on 18 September, 2010 - 02:25
Minister Calls for Greater Involvement of University in Environmental Projects - The Angolan Environment minister, Fátima Jardim, Wednesday in central Huambo province appealed to professors and students of "José Eduardo dos Santos" University, for a greater involvement in the environmental sanitation projects. [AA Network News]

Namibe to Gain 4,000 Houses By 2011

Submitted by AA Angola on 18 September, 2010 - 02:25
Namibe to Gain 4,000 Houses By 2011 - At least 4,000 residences will be built from 2011, in the southern Namibe province, under the self directed housing project, dubbed My Dream, My House, Angop has learnt. [AA Network News]