Cuvelai: The Ndue and Calucuve dams, located in the municipality of Cuvelai, in the province of Cunene, are expected to become operational in July of this year. These infrastructural projects are part of the Program to Combat the Effects of Drought in Southern Angola (PCESSA), boasting a combined capacity of over 300 million cubic meters of water, aimed at providing sustainable solutions to the long-standing challenges of drought in the southern region of the country. According to Angola Press News Agency, the two projects will enhance water security and foster the development of agricultural and livestock activities in the southern region. A press release from the Ministry of Energy and Water, issued to ANGOP, emphasizes that the infrastructure will benefit hundreds of thousands of citizens and livestock, besides boosting irrigated agriculture and invigorating local economies. Investments under the PCESSA have generated numerous direct and indirect jobs, particularly for young people, from the civil constr uction phase to the creation of new economic activities related to logistics, commerce, and service provision. The Cafu Canal serves as a model of positive impact, having been inaugurated by President Joo Lourenço in April 2022. It has significantly improved access to water in Cunene, enabling large-scale production of tomatoes, corn, fruits, and horticultural products that supply local markets and are exported to neighboring Namibia. Additionally, the government is assessing the potential of the Mulovei Tchandjassica, Sukula, and Upilameno dams in the municipality of Cacimbas, Namibe province, for the implementation of aquaculture projects. Preliminary studies suggest high aquaculture potential in these infrastructures, aligning with the Executive's strategy of converting water investments into multifunctional productive assets for food security and economic diversification. The sector remains committed to the strategic implementation of PCESSA actions, aiming to bolster the resilience of populations again st climate change effects and ensure territorial cohesion in the provinces of Cunene, Huíla, and Namibe.