Building Angola's Future One Bridge, One Life at a Time

As Carmon Global Angola celebrates its 18th anniversary in 2025, the company stands out not only for reshaping Angola’s infrastructure, but also for its commitment to social progress, technological innovation, and long-term national development.

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Founded in 2007 during Angola’s postwar reconstruction, Carmon emerged as a fully Angolan-owned company prepared to meet the nationwide demand for critical infrastructure. Headquartered in Luanda, the company took on its first major contract with the construction of eight bridges in Soyo, Zaire Province—a technically challenging project for a startup, which laid the foundation for its future.

"This was a demanding beginning, but it was also a statement of intent. That project set the tone for everything that came after," says Mayra Costa, Chairwoman of Carmon Global Angola.

The company has since delivered 36 major projects, including milestones like five bridges in Namibe (2013), the Cazenga railway underpass (2020), and the Corimba Viaduct (2022-2023). A key strategic pivot came in 2014, when Carmon expanded into Luanda and began offering geotechnics, foundations, and special structures—services it had previously outsourced. This diversification allowed the company to grow technically and commercially, enhancing its presence in the capital and across the country.

Partnerships have also played a role in Carmon’s expansion. Its collaboration with China’s CR20 to build the Benguela Railway, which was completed in 2019, provided access to Chinese credit lines—a major endorsement of its reliability. “Being chosen by an international partner like CR20 confirmed that Carmon was ready to operate at a different level,” notes Costa.