August 2011

MPLA Deputy Dies in Huambo City

The National Assembly expressed its sorrow for the death on Tuesday of MP Maria da Conceição Wimbo Pinto, with the ruling MPLA, at the main hospital of Huambo Province, ANGOP has learnt.

Artists Perform in Huambo City Under President's Visit

Twenty Angolan artists on Tuesday here enlivened the public of the Central Huambo Province, with the holding of a music and artistic show, ANGOP has learnt.

Three Countries Want to Host Afrobasket2013

Tunisia, Rwanda and South Africa intend to hold the 27th edition of the African Nations Basketball Cup (Afrobasket2013), says the secretary-general of FIBA-Africa, Alphonse Bille, ANGOP has learnt.

Motorcyclists should attend driving classes

Angola,               Luanda – The bishop of the United Methodist Church, Gaspar João Domingos, has advised young motorcyclists to use the helmets and attend driving lessons, meant to improve their knowledge on the Traffic Code and avoid accidents, ANGOP has learnt.Speaking to ANGOP, while commenting on the use of helmet, he said that many motorcyclists do not use it as they think it is not very important, thus putting their lives at risk.

Samba administration appoints rain contingency commission

Angola,  Luanda - The administration of Samba district appointed on Tuesday municipal and communal rain contingency commissions, during a session of its local council, Angop learnt.Led by the municipal administrator, Adão António Malungo, the commission will work on the improvement of secondary and tertiary roads, as well as opening and cleaning of ditches.

Football coach calls for public's presence on Sunday's game

Angola , Luanda – The Angolan football team coach, Lito Vidigal, on Tuesday here said that the public must believe in the squad and exhorted them to go to the stadium to watch Sunday's game against Uganda, ANGOP has learnt.He said so to the press after the second day of work, adding that despite some problems, the team has been showing the wish of winning the match ahead of CAN2012.Lito Vidal also said that despite the fact that Uganda is a strong team and leads the group with 10 points, they still dream with the qualification.

Angola Win Under 20 Tournament

ANGOLA'S national under 20 football team won the FESA international tournament on Sunday, defeating Namibia 1-0 in the northern Cabinda province's Chiazi stadium.

President Ends Visit to Huambo

Angolan head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, ended Tuesday his few-hour working visit to the central highland Huambo province, aimed at assessing the ongoing level of development in the region.

Ombudsman Visits Viana Penitentiary

The Angolan ombudsman, Paulo Tjipilica, Tuesday in Luanda, visited the Viana penitentiary to learn about the real situation and functioning of the prison and hear from inmates.

Inter-Urban Railway Traffic Between Lobito And Benguela Reopens

The minister of Transports, Augusto da Silva Tomás , reopened on Monday the railway traffic between the districts of Benguela and Lobito both in the coastal province of Benguela (centre).