At the construction site of the Quilonga Water Supply Project undertaken by the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) in eastern Luanda, Angola's capital, workers are busy at their tasks in an orderly fashion.
Figueira Kalunga, a safety management technician, moves around the site, carefully inspecting workers' helmets, harnesses, and other protective equipment.
Kalunga has been involved in several PowerChina projects since 2017, starting as a steel fixer. "I am proud to be part of this project that benefits people's livelihoods. It not only creates jobs for many Angolans, but will also benefit a large number of residents once completed," he said.
Luanda has long suffered from severe water shortages due to drought, aging facilities, and inadequate treatment and distribution capacity.
