FILDA Momentum in Angola: Angola’s biggest business fair, FILDA 2026, opens in Icolo e Bengo with 2,348 exhibitors from 22 countries under “Produce and Innovate Locally, Win Globally,” as organisers pitch it as a major investment and partnership platform. Central Bank Digital Push: The National Bank of Angola (BNA) launched new digital platforms for financial inclusion and regulator-linked customer support, including tools to register and track complaints and check credit histories. Jobs and Reform Claims: Angola’s government says 774,000 formal jobs were created between Jan 2023 and Jun 2026, with 95% tied to private sector activity, alongside calls to keep macro stability and improve the business climate. Dubai–Luanda Trade Link: Dubai International Chamber opened its eighth African representative office in Luanda, citing strong non-oil trade growth (AED 11.6bn in 2025) and aiming to deepen Angola–UAE business ties. IMF Debt Snapshot: A new IMF credit overview shows African countries owe about $38.6bn (31.5% of global IMF credit), with Egypt the largest holder among the listed nations. Oil Sector Signals: Equinor reported strong Q2 2026 results and noted progress including a “FID taken” in Angola, reinforcing continued interest in Angola’s upstream expansion.