On Monday, December 11th, the Minister of Energy and Water, Eng. João Baptista Borges, started a tour of the southern regions of the country, beginning with the province of Cuanza Sul, where he inspected various energy and water projects under his oversight.
Accompanying him were the Chairmen of the Boards of PRODEL, Pedro Afonso, ENDE, Hélder Adão, the National Director of Water, Elsa Ramos, along with other senior officials from MINEA and partner companies, following a comprehensive agenda that included visits to the following infrastructures:
The minister’s first stop was to inspect the electrification works south of Calulo, a project aimed at electrifying the village of Quibala, which involves the construction of a substation and distribution networks to benefit about 5,630 residents. This project began in January 2023 and is 81% complete, with an anticipated completion in August 2023.
He also toured the construction site of a high-voltage substation connected to the National Grid, which began in 2023 and is expected to be completed next year. This project is 75% complete and has generated 150 direct jobs. Once finished, it will benefit 28 communities.
Minister Baptista Borges assessed the inoperative state of the Quibala Water Supply System, which is set to be rehabilitated to serve around 30,000 people.
On the way to the province of Huambo, the minister reviewed the progress of the initial installation of Transformation Posts (PTs) that will provide electricity to the specified communities.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION, AND PRESS OFFICE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER, Luanda, December 11, 2023 João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges
