Angola’s Energy & Logistics Push: CABSHIP founder João Filipe won AEW’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting Angola local content and the growth of an indigenous supply-chain business supporting offshore work in Cabinda and beyond. Regional Energy Deals & LNG Flows: Oman overtook the US as India’s top LNG supplier in September, while Angola shipped LNG to India as overall imports fell 14% amid West Asia disruptions. Digital Infrastructure for Industry: Angola Cables is upgrading its MONET and SACS transatlantic submarine network with Ciena tech to boost capacity for AI, cloud and data-heavy demand between Africa and the Americas. Maritime Services Expansion: Tamrose Limited expanded operations into Angola and secured a five-year offshore support vessels contract, backed by fleet growth through Afreximbank partnership. Trade & Corridor Finance: At the Alamein AUDA-NEPAD events, Angola’s João Lourenço urged mobilising public, private and institutional capital for continental priorities, while leaders agreed an Alamein Investment Platform by Feb 2027 to tackle AUDA-NEPAD funding gaps. Mining Social Impact: Shanta Gold began a large-scale resettlement programme for Ramula open-pit operations, relocating 1,200+ households under IFC standards.