Luanda: Construction of the Luanda Convention Center, in the Chicala area, which has reached 80% physical completion, will be finished in April of this year, the Minister of Public Works, Urban Planning and Housing, Carlos Alberto, assured Tuesday.

According to Angola Press News Agency, the Minister provided this information to the President of the Republic, Joo Louren§o, during the Angolan statesman's assessment visit to the infrastructure works, considered a national strategic asset and intended for the holding of major national and international events. The works, valued at 290.8 billion kwanzas, began in November 2023.

The Luanda Convention Center will be the first of its kind in the country with the capacity to host large-scale events, reinforcing Angola's international projection and boosting tourism, culture, recreation, job creation, and a good business environment. Inserted in the LUNDU macro-project, the center benefits from urban integration that guarantees the support of other complementary infrastructures, in a logic of articulation between public and private investment.

The infrastructure will have a total area of around 80 thousand square meters, after adjustments to the initial project, positioning itself among the largest public buildings in the country, according to the holder of the Public Works, Urban Planning and Housing portfolio. In terms of comparison, the minister stated that the National Assembly has around 72 thousand square meters and the Cardeal Dom Alexandre do Nascimento Hospital between 50 and 60 thousand.

The complex will feature a multifunctional theater with a capacity for around three thousand seats, distributed over several levels, a main atrium, differentiated entrances, business rooms (Business Center), technical rooms, service areas, support areas, among others. The Angolan State, through the Ministry of Public Works, Urbanism and Housing, is the owner of the work. The project is being carried out by the company Alfear Metal, with supervision by MCIR Engenharia and coordination by DARE, due to the complexity of the project.

The initial phase included drainage and foundations, using around 1,413 piles. In 2024, the foundation work progressed and, from August onwards, the construction of the superstructure. In October, construction of the stands began, one of the most demanding phases of the project. In April 2025, the assembly of the metal structure and facades began, followed by internal infrastructure and finishing work, which is still ongoing.