Angolan President João Lourenço has approved a sweeping $500 million public investment package aimed at overhauling the country’s coastal tourism infrastructure and unlocking its vast seaside potential.
The approval, sealed through Executive Orders No. 32/26 and 33/26, focuses on building integrated infrastructure in key high-potential destinations such as Cabo Ledo, Quicombo, and Namibe. The funding for the initiative will come through external financing arranged by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
The investment forms a central pillar of the government’s “Planifica Turismo” programme, designed to tackle a longstanding challenge confronting international developers’ inadequate basic infrastructure. Authorities believe resolving this gap will accelerate private sector participation and boost tourism growth.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the 11th of February, 2026, the Minister of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, outlined that the project will prioritise essential infrastructure, including the construction of access roads, improved water supply networks, sanitation facilities, electricity distribution, telecommunications systems, and public lighting.
The development plan spans a vital coastal corridor incorporating Pipas Bay (Saco Mar), Tômbwa Bay, and Três Irmãos Bay in Moçâmedes, as well as the scenic Quicombo Bay in Cuanza Sul.
The initiative follows a broader national repositioning strategy carried out in partnership with international investment specialist Julia Kleber, CEO and Co-founder of Kleber Group, whose firm has played a key role in reshaping Angola’s global tourism image as a leading African destination.
Government officials say prioritising public infrastructure investment will lower entry barriers for investors, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and uplifts host communities.
In the statement, the minister said, “These initiatives fall under the Planifica Turismo programme, approved last year, which sets out measures for tourism planning and territorial organisation. The programme aims to improve accessibility, safety, urban functionality and overall attractiveness in areas with high tourism potential, creating favourable conditions for private investment.
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“The $500 million investment will be financed through external funding provided by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). According to the government, the lack of basic infrastructure has been a major obstacle preventing the effective exploitation of the tourism potential of these regions, despite growing interest from national and international investors.”
The Ministry of Tourism noted that although several private investors have signalled readiness to embark on projects within the targeted zones, inadequate infrastructure has stalled many proposals.
Angola’s recent policy reforms including its recognition as the Best Tourism Investment Destination by the Global Tourism Forum in 2025 have strengthened momentum for the $500 million push.
With the approval, the government underscores its resolve to build a competitive tourism sector and establish a strategic coastal corridor, while the Kleber Group continues efforts to position Angola prominently on the global tourism map.