The Administrator of Massinga District, Abílio Machado, carried out a working visit on March 30 to the construction works of multi-purpose water supply systems in the communities of Nhaushua and Pomene, located in the buffer zone of the Pomene National Reserve. This initiative is part of a broader program that foresees the construction of four water supply systems aimed at benefiting the communities of Nhaushua, Muchungo, Minerva, and Pomene, enhancing access to water and promoting better living conditions for local communities.

During the visit, the administrator traveled to the communities of Nhaushua and Pomene, where he assessed the progress of the works and held meetings with the Natural Resource Management Committees. On this occasion, he emphasized the importance of these infrastructures for community development, highlighting the significance of active community involvement in monitoring the works, meeting established deadlines, and preparing areas for agricultural production.

Once completed, these water supply systems will ensure access to water for human consumption, livestock watering, and support for agricultural production, with a special focus on vegetable cultivation, thereby contributing to food security and income generation.

The initiative clearly demonstrates that biodiversity conservation can go hand in hand with the sustainable development of communities. It is the result of a joint effort between the District Government of Massinga, the National Administration of Conservation Areas (ANAC), the Pomene National Reserve, BIOFUND, and the Government of Sweden, who, through coordinated action, continue to invest in concrete and impactful solutions for communities in the buffer zone.