Ghana FMCG Watch: Maverick Research says Ghana’s FMCG market grew 15% in value and 6% in volume in Q1 2026, with food still leading and discretionary categories plus home & personal care and non-alcoholic beverages showing renewed volume momentum. Nigeria Trade & Fuel Dependence: Nigeria imported £1.1bn of refined oil from the UK in the 12 months to Dec 2025, underscoring continued reliance on imports despite efforts to expand local refining. Benue Beverages Push: Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) targets at least 50% of Benue’s beverage market, banking on Zeva Beer, Zeva Malt and Oyi Bitters to win share. Angola Industrial Signals: Nampak’s interim results show beverage operations in Angola growing (revenue +30%, ebitda +28%) even as diversified packaging in South Africa weakens. Food Fraud Alert (Gqeberha): South African Police warned outlets about fake food orders placed using the name of Walmer police station, urging businesses to verify orders before preparing or delivering. Access to African Food in the UK: Zora African Market launched June 1, offering free delivery and a single digital marketplace for African groceries, spices, fresh/frozen foods, beverages and more. Logistics Cost Pressure (Nigeria): Nigerian exporters say port and documentation bottlenecks pile up costs long before cargo ships, raising the final price of non-oil exports.