Water & Agriculture Push: Angola’s Cunene province officially brought the Ndúe and Calucuve dams into operation, with João Lourenço and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi presiding over the opening of the gates—projects under PCESSA aimed at boosting irrigated farming, livestock water access, and cutting land conflicts driven by drought. Economic Development & Jobs: Local deputies say the new water availability will help rural communities scale from seasonal subsistence to more permanent, commercial agro-pastoral activity, linking gains to household support programs like Kwenda. Energy & Water Policy: The President also said the full PCESSA execution will proceed, with the program budget cited at about $4.2bn, alongside upgrades to roads and access to the new infrastructure. Food Safety Alert: Foods Alive Inc recalled organic moringa powder in Angola (8-ounce packs) due to possible Salmonella contamination; no illnesses reported yet. Business Leadership: Champion Breweries named Malolan Sampath as Managing Director/CEO from 1 September 2026, highlighting experience across Angola and broader African FMCG and agro-industrial roles. Trade & Connectivity: Luanda hosted the Angola–Norway 2026 workshop focused on economic diversification, spanning oil-to-agriculture links, industry, and technology transfer.