In Angola, having a university degree does not guarantee employment, with the state being the largest employer. Many graduates, such as those from Rainha Nginga Mbandi University in Malanje, end up working in fields unrelated to their studies. The local governor, Marcos Nhunga, acknowledged the unemployment challenge and emphasized the need for more private investment. Graduates like João Mendes and Helena Kiaza expressed the dire situation and the need for concrete youth policies, with Kiaza highlighting the government's inability to sustain employment and the lack of foreign investors.

Farmers and peasants in the Angolan province of Malanje are experiencing the effects of climate change, with increased rainfall and drought affecting their agricultural cycles. The local administration in Kiwaba Nzoji plans to mechanize 3,620 hectares of land involving 350 families, but excessive rains have damaged part of the production. Traditional authority Sebastião José highlights the manual labor and seed deficit, while farmer Tomás Samuxito from the Futuro Jovem cooperative reports a 70% loss due to flooding. Farmer Jevalson Já Saurimo also faces significant losses and requires support for seed and pesticide replenishment. The access road to the agricultural field in Cacuso is blocked due to floods, and there are reports of agricultural damage in other municipalities of Malanje.

Residents of Macala village in Kiwaba Nzoji, Angola, are calling for basic social services such as a health post and secondary schools. With a population of over 900, the nearest health facility is 18 kilometers away, and children can only study up to the 6th grade locally. The community relies on agriculture, but transportation costs and lack of infrastructure hinder their livelihood. The local authority has requested the provincial governor to appeal to President João Lourenço for educational expansion. The municipal administration plans to build more health posts and schools, with a school of 12 classrooms expected to be completed next year.

Many families in Malanje, Angola, are unable to celebrate Christmas due to high poverty levels. Residents express their struggles with hunger throughout the year, with some relying on charity for food and basic necessities. The local government is aware of the situation, affecting over 300 people, but has not communicated any actions to alleviate the hardship. Traditional authority Ngana Cem Conto highlights the need for dignified housing and acknowledges the recent provision of electricity. The government has organized 'solidarity Christmases' for vulnerable groups, which some residents believe should occur more frequently.

Over 100 families displaced by recent rains in Malanje and housed in the Arena Palanca Negra pavilion face severe difficulties, lacking clothing, bedding, and household utensils, with insufficient food to satisfy hunger. Resident Neves José Kizanga, with his family, and Neves João, who came for medical treatment, express the dire conditions, including inadequate sleeping arrangements and lack of proper meals. Student Abílio Miguel acknowledges the Malanje Government's efforts but stresses the need for better future prospects in a safe place. Governor Marcos Nhunga announced land plots for self-building for flood victims but did not provide details on the destruction modalities, who would build the residences, or the chosen location. There is no official version of the conditions in the pavilion provided by the provincial multisectoral civil protection commission.

Schools in the Angolan province of Malanje are facing severe infrastructure issues, including a lack of running water, electricity, and even physical walls. This has led to difficulties in the teaching and learning process, with teachers having to dismiss students early due to poor visibility in classrooms. The Primary School Nº 122, Ngola Kiluanje, lost its electricity supply from the National Electricity Distribution Company (ENDE) in 2016 due to non-payment. The lack of water has also impacted hygiene, particularly in bathrooms. Despite these challenges, many parents are forced to enroll their children in these substandard public schools due to the high cost of private education. The situation is exacerbated by recent heavy rains causing water infiltration in classrooms, leading to the suspension of classes for many students.

Dozens of traditional authorities and residents of Milando, in the municipality of Cunda-Dya-Baze, protested against a multisectoral team from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, which included representatives from the ANRM and IGEO. The team, led by ANRM's legal office director Domingos Francisco João, was there to verify georeferential coordinates for a mining project. The locals, who support the current mining company Vaurief Limitada, opposed the potential replacement by Muapi Diamond S.A. The Ministry claims the visit was not for a company replacement but to update coordinates due to Vaurief operating in Muapi's territory. An independent source suggested the Ministry favored Muapi despite legal issues. The local administrator, Filipe Socola, criticized the Ministry for overlapping licenses and causing instability, while praising Vaurief's contributions to the community.

The number of malaria-related deaths in Angola has decreased, partly due to a US government-funded project. Data from a workshop in Luanda Sul shows a reduction in deaths from 12,603 in 2022 to 10,150 in 2023, although the number of cases increased from 9.2 million to over 10.4 million. The US initiative, funded by USAID since 2017, supports the 'Health for All' project by the Angolan Ministry of Health, focusing on reducing malaria deaths through medication, equipment, mosquito nets, and training. Significant reductions in mortality were noted in several provinces, with exceptions like Malanje, where deaths increased. Efforts to intensify preventive measures are ongoing.

The Provincial Court and the Attorney General's Office in Malanje, Angola, are facing significant infrastructure deficits, impacting the practice of law for members of the Order of Lawyers of Angola. The delegate of the OAA in Malanje, Marcos Gabriel, highlights the lack of suitable rooms for lawyers to consult with clients and review cases, noting that even basic amenities like toilets are missing. The absence of local courts in the 14 municipalities of Malanje further exacerbates the issue, with the provincial delegation waiting for over three years for the necessary facilities to be established.

In Malanje province, concerns have arisen over the legality of public contracts under the Integrated Plan of Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM), with one contractor awarded 27 projects. Governor Marcos Nhunga acknowledged flaws in the public contracting process, with over 50 projects currently halted. The provincial government has referred a dossier to the Procuradoria Geral da República (PGR) for investigation. Key projects affected include school expansions and infrastructure developments. Jurist Israel da Silva has called for transparency and accountability in the validation process. The PIIM dossier remains under judicial secrecy as investigations continue.