Angola Monetary Policy: Angola’s central bank cut its policy rate by 125 basis points to 15.75% as inflation keeps easing, while also lifting its year-end inflation forecast to 8.6% and raising growth to 3.6%. Diamond Strategy: Angola is negotiating for a meaningful stake in De Beers—big enough to “sit at the table” and shape strategy—amid a wider sale process after weak performance. Energy Value-Add Push: Angola will be part of the Oct 12 Cape Town APPO NOC-CEO Forum, where national oil companies plan to accelerate regional refining, cross-border trade and an energy financing agenda. Financial Inclusion & Cybersecurity: Central banks and financial leaders met in Luanda to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen cybersecurity, with Ghana driving the next phase of digital finance. Trade & Commodities Links: DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group signed an MoU to build a Dubai–Gaborone commodity corridor, aiming to widen access to buyers, finance and logistics. Public Utilities Upgrade: ENDE began installing prepaid electricity meters in Bié province, funded by the AfDB, to modernise billing and reduce losses. Visa Moves: Angola published its 2026 visa-free list for 16 African countries, while South Africa also retained broad visa-free access for many African nationals.