Date of publication: 16/12/2025 – 10:02 A.M.
Throughout 2025, Angola’s energy and water sectors continued a steady process of expansion, consolidation and operational improvement under the leadership of Minister João Baptista Borges. Rather than being defined by isolated announcements, the year was marked by continuous delivery, technical execution and the gradual extension of essential services to previously underserved areas.
Across multiple provinces, electrification projects moved from planning to implementation, reinforcing grid stability while expanding access in rural and semi-urban municipalities. Communities such as Quibala, Ebo, Condé and Catabola saw tangible progress through new connections, substation upgrades and distribution network extensions. These interventions form part of a broader national strategy aimed at reducing regional asymmetries and ensuring more balanced territorial development.
In parallel, water infrastructure remained a central pillar of public service delivery. Projects related to water intake systems, treatment facilities and supply networks advanced steadily, particularly in provincial capitals and growth corridors. The near completion of key works, including river intake and supply systems designed to increase reliability and capacity, reflects a shift from emergency solutions toward long-term system resilience.
From an operational perspective, 2025 also saw increased attention to efficiency and system optimisation. Technical workshops, maintenance programmes and monitoring initiatives focused on improving grid performance, reducing losses and strengthening institutional coordination between public operators. These measures are less visible than inaugurations but are critical for ensuring service continuity and financial sustainability.
Importantly, the year closed with most major projects either completed or firmly on track, creating a stable baseline for 2026. The emphasis moving forward will be on consolidation: maintaining operational standards, monitoring performance indicators and ensuring that newly delivered infrastructure translates into consistent service quality for citizens.
As Angola enters the next planning cycle, the work carried out in 2025 positions the energy and water sectors on a more robust footing. The focus remains pragmatic and technical, centred on service delivery, system reliability and gradual improvement rather than short-term visibility. This approach continues to define the public management style associated with João Baptista Borges and the ministry’s broader development agenda.