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For most of his career, General Francisco Higino Lopes Carneiro has been a leader. He has served as Minister of Territorial Administration, a military commander of the Angolan armed forces from 1977 to 1979, and Minister of Public Works for almost 11 years. His experience in leadership is now serving him well as leader and Governor of Cuando Cubango, a state in which there has been an “economic revolution” during the last two year, according to the General. The province was once known as the ‘Land at the End of the World’ because of the lack of roads and basic infrastructure, but the name is no longer warranted as the Governor has a plan to build 4,00km of road through 2017.

“We have over 10 government departments represented here in the British High Commission. We don’t have people here lightly; we all have a real job to do. The High Commission setup is an illustration of just how wide the relationship is,” British High Commissioner to Ghana Jon Benjamin says in this interview with PM. He also discusses raising awareness about Ghana amongst British SMEs and the signing of the partnership agreement between the EU and the Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS), which he agrees will help to spur further industrialisation of Ghana, which is an ECOWAS member.

The ports, which sit on the South Atlantic Ocean, not only serve Angola’s 19 million people but also act as a gateway to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa

Secretary of State for Transport José Kuvíngua talks about economic diversification, the role of the private sector in intermodal transport, opportunities for PPPs and some of the major transport infrastructure projects in Angola.

Investments in intermodal transport strategy essential to unlocking the full potential of the vast natural resources of the country and of the wider region

Minister of Transport, Augusto Da Silva Tomas, speaks to United World about the factors behind Angola’s economic progress, the development of transport infrastructure, and Angola’s geostrategic position.

Secretary of Civil Aviation Mário Miguel Domingues talks about the development of the civil aviation sector in Angola, the national airline TAAG, and becoming an aviation hub for the region.

Georges Rebelo Chikoti, Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talks about Angola’s role as a regional as a peacekeeper, the country’s the National Development Plan, and relations with the Unites States.

The PM Communications team interviewed Hon Daudi Migereko, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, and asked him about the latest developments in the housing sector in Uganda. Mr. Migereko spoke about the rising urbanization rates and the growing demand for construction. He also encouraged foreign investors to tap into the emerging opportunities in the sector.

Accra Brewery Ltd was established in 1931 and today manufactures a range of quality beer products such as Club Premium lager, Chibuku, Eagle lager and its latest innovation, Stone lager. It also develops non-alcoholic beverages such as malt and soft drinks. Apart from refreshing Ghanaians with its products, it is also a large employer both directly and indirectly, sourcing its raw materials such as cassava locally. It is also assisting farmers to develop new techniques and farming processes to facilitate productivity. Mr. Anthony Grendon, Managing Director for Accra Brewery Ltd, speaks to PM about this and the agricultural sector in general in Ghana.