Day: January 15, 2022

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Sagrada Esperança and 1º de Agosto draw goalless

Dundo – Sagrada Esperança and 1 de Agosto played to a goalless draw for 15th round of the National First Division Football Championship “Girabola2021-22” and both teams finished the first round in second and third position with 37 and 31 points respectively.

Played under heavy rain, the two teams did not display attractive football. Only in the first half there were two goal opportunities from1º de Agosto.

Speaking in a post-match press conference, 1º de Agosto assistant coach Filipe Nzanza, said it was a fair result, considering the performance of both teams.

In turn, the member of the coaching staff of Sagrada Esperança, Guedes, stressed that the rain contributed to a negative performance of his team and expressed dissatisfaction with the result.

Petro de Luanda lead the championship with 38 points. Kabuscorp do Palanca, Progresso do Sambizanga and Sporting de Benguela, are the last three ranked with 14, six and two points, respectively.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

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Government of Luanda praises former combatants

Luanda – The deputy governor of Luanda province for Technical Area and Infrastructures, Cristino Ndeitunga, reassured that the State continues working to consolidate the dignity and honour of the Former Combatants who gave all their efforts for the achievement of sovereignty.

The deputy governor made these statements to the press today, Saturday, after the laying of a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Santa Ana cemetery.

Cristino Ndeitunga said it was important to pass on the testimony and the lessons learnt from this process, with the good examples serving as reference and the bad ones so that they don’t happen again.

He appealed the former combatants to write their memories of this process, so that the new generation knows the importance of the national liberation struggle.

The Secretary General of the Federation of Former Combatants and Homeland Veterans, Brigadier Vicente Junior, said that despite the country’s financial situation, there is joint work between the Government and the federation, in order to find solutions to improve the economic and social situation of its members.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

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Singer urges lyrics that highlight fight against violence

Lubango – The winner of the contest Variante 2021, in Huíla, Esmeralda Ntyamba, suggested Saturday artists to compose songs, whose composition contributes to the reduction of domestic violence.

The violence in the homes has its origin in the historical discrimination against women and in Angola the numbers are also worrying.

Speaking to ANGOP, about the recording of her first album of original songs, she said musicians as an important part in the formation of public opinion, should sing to awaken in people the need for dialogue.

The singer, who is also a primary school teacher, said artists occupy a vital position in positive communication through music, and can produce songs in several languages to promote peace at home.

The singer began her career in the dance group Afro Huila, as a dancer, in 2006 and in 2008 she embarked on a journey into the world of music, having participated in the contest of the provincial variant finishing 5th place. In 2010 she was 4th, in 2012 2nd and in 2019 she won the prize

Source: Angola Press News Agency

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Minister recognises need for rehabilitation of tourist sites

Moçamedes – The Minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment, Filipe Zau, acknowledged Saturday the need to rehabilitate some touristic places in Bibala municipality, Namibe province.

Speaking to the press after visiting some tourist sites in the region, he said that the sector would work to attract funding in order to recover the Mutipa and Agro-Ecological tourist centres, in the Mukua-howahona area.

He said that they were reference points for the region and with structures capable of generating income for the country.

According to the minister, the revitalisation of the spaces is an urgent need, as the municipality will be able to attract more tourists and generate revenues, as well as guarantee more jobs for local youths.

Filipe Zau was impressed by the rarity of Mutipa thermal waters and assured that the sector will do everything, together with the Provincial Government, for the restoration of the space.

He informed that a tender process is underway for the privatisation of the centres considered as main tourist attractions of Bibala.

On the occasion, the Namibe provincial governor, Archer Mangueira, said that the minister’s visit allows a close contact with the places that represent the province’s poster.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

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