AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMauritius–Digital Connectivity: Mauritius will take part in the America-India Connect subsea cable programme, a move announced by PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam at the All My.T Summit, aimed at boosting digital resilience and strengthening Asia–Africa links for trade, investment and innovation. Mauritius–Tax & Gaming Oversight: The 2026/27 budget scraps hotel casino licences, expands the digital games regime, and brings casinos and Gaming Houses under Mauritius Revenue Authority monitoring via mandatory connection to the Central Electronic Monitoring System (CEMS). FDI & Investment Signals (India): India’s RBI says recovery in FDI and FPI reflects renewed confidence, with net FDI at USD 6.5bn in April–May FY27 and FPIs staying positive into June/July. Export Diversification (India–Mauritius link): India’s government highlights FTAs to diversify exports, including India–Mauritius CECPA, alongside logistics and e-commerce export initiatives. Maritime Disruption: Shipping routes are being reshaped as tankers avoid Yemen after Houthi warnings, pushing longer voyages via Suez and around the Cape. AI Governance Gap (Africa): A new Africa AI Governance Index finds strategy is outpacing enforceable implementation, with budgets and staffing lagging across countries. SME Digital Push (Kenya): Zoho partners with KNCCI to speed up SME digital transformation through Zoho Wallet credits and onboarding support. Regional Business Leadership: PACCI elects Minja as Vice President for the East African region, representing Mauritius among other countries.
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