Doha:Cunene The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Isaac dos Anjos, has initiated the rehabilitation works for the Integrated Agricultural and Livestock Development and Territorial Reorganization Project of the Agro-villages of Humbe-Quiteve in Cunene province. The project is set to last 15 months and is valued at 14,729,479,000 kwanzas. It aims to utilize existing sanitary infrastructure that is approximately 50 years old.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the project encompasses 335,792 hectares and includes the refurbishment of six health facilities, residences for veterinary staff, a health post, a vaccination pen, and a training school for technicians. Moreover, it involves the construction of ten elevated water tanks and the improvement of 158.6 kilometers of roads. The project is anticipated to significantly reduce the current distances traveled to access water from the Cunene River.
The initiative also focuses on extending technical assistance and agricultural development programs to other locations, including Chipindo and Matala. Improvements are planned for the six health facilities and the training school for food processing techniques. The project also includes the creation of sanitary control posts and an animal identification system to enhance livestock management and commercialization.
Furthermore, spaces have been earmarked for sports infrastructure to promote community interaction. The minister highlighted the need to eradicate livestock diseases and encouraged increased national production of various meats. He also mentioned plans to make the province self-sufficient in sorghum and millet production, with potential for export to Namibia.
The minister's agenda in Cunene province included visits to several dams to evaluate their potential to enhance agricultural production. The opening of the 2026/2027 agricultural year was a significant event, emphasizing the transformation of agricultural systems to strengthen food security.
