Mauritius Finance & Trade Links: AXIAN Energy secured a $60m financing package from Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) to expand renewable energy projects across Africa, including a $40m revolving credit line and $20m in non-funded instruments. Digital Payments: India’s UPI is gaining global attention after a cross-border link with Nepal, with South Africa now weighing the UPI model as it pushes toward a more cashless economy. Markets & Listings: India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) filed draft IPO papers for an estimated Rs 30,000 crore, an offer-for-sale that could unlock value for existing shareholders, including Mauritius-based investors; the DRHP also flags major legal overhang from the long-running colocation case. Leveraged Trading Risk: IUX released an educational analysis on how economic volatility after major macro announcements can raise Force Sell risk in leveraged FX, commodities and index trading. Court Watch (Regional Business): Bulawayo’s Pottery Industries assault trial was postponed again to June 30 due to bereavement, extending a near-year-long case. Energy Access Investment: Inspired Evolution launched Zafiri, a $176m blended permanent-capital vehicle aimed at expanding electricity access for tens of millions across sub-Saharan Africa. Aviation & Tourism: TUI announced new direct flights from London Gatwick to Zanzibar, positioning it as a cheaper Indian Ocean alternative to Mauritius and the Maldives. Industry & Policy: A coalition in Kenya urged Parliament to fast-track the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill as youth vaping and emerging nicotine products spread.