samedi 13 décembre 2008

Angola: Industry Deputy Minister Wants Recovery of Chinguar's Factories

Angola Press Agency, 12/12/2008

Angola's deputy minister of Industry, Abraão Gourgel, on Thursday here guaranteed the recovery as from 2009 of factories destroyed by the war in Chinguar District, central Bie Province, ANGOP has learnt.

The official, who was speaking to the press after an official visit, underlined that the repair works that are to start next year, in a three-year period, will comprise foodstuff industries (soft drink, tomato-paste) and building materials.

The project will count on the participation of the Ministry of Agriculture and will be executed in all provinces of the country.

Abraão Gourgel reminded that besides increasing the supply of food for the population, it will also provide more jobs countrywide.

The deputy minister called on businesspeople to collaborate with the local government in the rehabilitation and construction of various factories.

On Friday, Abraão Gourgel is to visit the districts of Katabola and Kamacupa to assess the level of destruction of the local factories.