Offshore Oil & Gas: Sonangol and ANPG report a positive breakthrough at the Katambi-2 appraisal well offshore Angola, intersecting two productive intervals and confirming good-quality reservoirs, with initial tests pointing to strong gas and condensate potential. Rail & Trade Logistics: DBSA has reached financial close on a major Lobito railway modernisation package, backing rehabilitation and expansion of about 1,300 km between Lobito Port and Luau to cut transport costs and boost regional mineral flows. Telecom & Cybersecurity: Unitel says it is recovering from a July 28 cyberattack that disrupted services after the government closed a public offering for 15% of the operator, with 2G/3G and SMS restored while 4G/5G issues reportedly persist. Public Health Manufacturing: PHV won a BioMaP-Consortium contract to tech-transfer production and testing of its PHV01 live viral vaccine candidate to the US to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity. Energy Access (Angola-linked region): While not Angola, Siaya County’s KSh2.2bn grid expansion highlights how electrification funding can quickly improve safety and local economic activity. Tourism Payments: Angola’s tourism ministry begins a 45-day rollout of installment payment integration for domestic tourism services, starting with Luanda, Namibe, Benguela, Huíla and Malanje. Defense Cooperation: Angola and the US are holding DEFCOM talks in Luanda focused on skills, technology transfer and local production for defense industry partnerships.