Namibe: Angolan Vice-President Esperan§a da Costa on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the rehabilitation of the Cine Estºdio in Namibe, which will be transformed into a cultural centre. The infrastructure work is part of the Mo§Smedes Bay redevelopment project and will be carried out by Genea Angola over a period of eight months.

According to Angola Press News Agency, Genea Angola's director, Yuri Almeida, expressed their commitment to the project, emphasizing its significance not only for the city but also for the entire country. Almeida remarked on the importance of completing this emblematic project, which had been suspended since 1975, and expressed determination to finish the work on schedule.

The Cine Estºdio, considered a landmark of Mo§Smedes, initially began construction in 1974. The building, once completed, will feature approximately 400 seats, along with a restaurant and a shopping area, enhancing its function as a cultural hub for the community.