Africa-Press – Angola. Namibian truck drivers, on Wednesday advocated for the rehabilitation of National Road (EN) 105, which connects the border of Santa Clara in the southern Cunene Province to Huíla Province with the aim of improving traffic flow between Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Speaking in the scope of the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, scheduled to take place from the 28th to the 31st of the current month in Luanda, they considered this section to be of great value for the region’s economic development.
For driver Felepa Silongo, the road network needs to be restored, from the Santa Clara border to the Huíla/Benguela connections, to improve international and regional mobility.
He noted that paved roads allow for safer travel, reduce vehicle operating and maintenance costs, increase transportation efficiency and boost economic and social development.
Another driver, Messiasha Vatilifa, expects that the Financing Summit will be a great opportunity for the country to attract investment in road infrastructure and relaunch trade between neighboring countries.
It should be noted that despite the work carried out by the Angolan government to improve the roads, ongoing maintenance, including pothole repairs, is necessary to ensure safety.
Another driver, Pedro Wandjaba, said that the current state of many roads makes nighttime driving dangerous, especially for drivers unfamiliar with the roads, who end up getting into road accidents.
In turn, the Angolan driver Zacaria Martins, highlighted the importance of the Summit, which will bring together various investors to discuss infrastructure financing and development in Africa.
He added that the roads promote integration, boost business competitiveness, and contribute to a better distribution of income and opportunities.
The aforementioned event is the African Union’s flagship forum, where heads of state, investors, and innovators gather to focus on transformative infrastructure projects.
The event aims to mobilize up to USD 160 billion to fill the current financing gaps for the construction of structural projects on the African continent.
It will bring together policymakers, investors, and international partners in a symbolic year in which Angola celebrates 50 years of National Independence, highlighting progress in infrastructure and commitment to the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
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