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Angolan bets on rabbits in economic crisis

Fernando Antunes

Twenty-five-year-old Octavio Simao has always been passionate about animals. But he never imagined that raising rabbits would provide the income that supports his family today. Simao became a consultant and hopes to inspire other young people to start rabbit-breeding projects.

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Octavio Simao has been farming rabbits for six years after tough economic conditions forced him to try something new. Many said his enterprise was foolish, but rabbit farming sustains his family today. At 25, he has a degree in business management. Simao raises more than 100 rabbits from four breeds. The rabbit breeder sells 10 to 20 rabbits a day. Rabbit farming saved him from economic hardship. Now, there's a chance for Simao to grow his business.