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Angola’s government has announced the long-awaited renovation of the Marimba road in Malanje province, a project expected to restore one of the region’s most deteriorated routes and reconnect five key municipalities to the provincial capital.
The declaration was made during the recent inauguration of a new water supply system, an event attended by Malanje’s provincial governor, Marcos Nhunga.
The road in question, located in the municipality of Marimba, has been plagued by years of neglect, with potholes and erosion significantly worsening during the rainy season. These poor conditions often stretch travel times to between 10 and 12 hours, causing spikes in transportation costs and hindering local trade and emergency access.
Governor Nhunga assured residents that their calls for urgent infrastructure repairs had been heard. “We heard the outcry from the population when we arrived in the municipality of Marimba,” he said. “Residents were asking above all for a good road and electricity.”
Although no specific start date was provided, the renovation forms part of a broader infrastructure initiative backed by President João Lourenço. The programme includes the approval of 400 kilometers of roadworks that will link the municipalities of Cahombo, Quela, Mbaje ya Ngola, Kunda-Dya-Base, and Quirima to Malanje city.
Local residents have long decried the state of the Marimba route, citing its impact on daily life and economic activity. Many rely on the road for access to markets, schools, and health centres. The new project aims to restore not only road quality but also public confidence in regional development efforts.
With the renovation now on the national agenda, communities across Malanje hope the long wait for improved mobility and lower transportation costs may soon be over.
