Luanda: Octavio Capapa, a retired journalist of Angola National Radio (RNA), died Friday morning at a hospital unit in Luanda due to illness. According to Angola Press News Agency, the death occurred in the early hours of the day, after a prolonged illness that mobilized various strata of Angolan society in waves of solidarity and support for his recovery, with particular emphasis on the journalistic community. Octavio Pedro Capapa, a retired journalist, joined RNA in 1984, having started his career in the area of Production and Studios, later joining Radio Cidade, where he stood out as a dedicated professional and a recognized voice in national broadcasting. Throughout his career, he participated in and presented several benchmark programs on RNA, including "Discol Sndia," "Rádio Cidade," "Roteiro da Manh," "Mandando Final," "Angola Combatente," "Hora Certa," "Angola no Coraço," and "Comboio Musical," marking generations of listeners with his style and contribution to radio journalism and entertainment in the country. The journalist's death represents a significant loss for Angolan media, especially for the Rádio Nacional de Angola family, where he built a large part of his professional career.
