Maritime & Trade Links: U.S. and Egyptian officials met in New Cairo for a Ports Infrastructure and Maritime Innovation Forum, pitching new projects to boost bilateral trade and supply-chain resilience. China-Africa Trade Shift: A new IIF analysis says China’s influence on Africa is increasingly moving through container shipping and exports of capital goods, not just loans. Angola Livestock Market: Angola’s 22nd Huila cattle fair moved about Kz 245m and sold 601 animals across 110 lots, with total business volume rising to about Kz 1.2bn. Water Security in Southern Angola: Cunene’s Ndue and Calucuve dams are finished, set to benefit over 55,000 people and around 60,000 head of cattle. Insurance & Pensions: Angola’s insurance and pension sector is described as “robust,” with ARSEG citing strong asset growth and modernization. Banking for Diversification: Deloitte Angola argues banks should play a more strategic role in supporting productive sectors, especially SMEs. Digital Banking Push: Banco BAI is highlighted for building infrastructure aimed at Angola’s digital banking future. Fuel Disruption at Luanda: Contaminated jet fuel forced Europe-bound flights to stop in Luanda for refuelling, disrupting routes from Namibia. Expo-Cultura Angola: The ministry says Expo-Cultura Angola will run annually, with the first edition planned for November to create business and jobs around culture.