AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAir Connectivity: Airlink will launch twice-weekly direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius from 2 October 2026, using its Embraer E195 E2 (124 seats) to cut travel time and support both leisure and corporate itineraries. Legal & Branding: In Mauritius horse-racing gambling, the Supreme Court judgment in Badinage Merven v SMS Badinaz reaffirmed protection for “well-known marks,” after SMS Pariaz was challenged over brand use. Labour Mobility: India flagged off 14 skilled workers to Mauritius under the India–Mauritius G2G Labour Mobility Framework, with more candidates in processing. Trade & Policy: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for more predictable rules and stronger services and digitalisation links. AI Governance: A Mauritius-linked analysis revisits the island’s 2018 national AI strategy and warns against copying EU AI rules without fit-for-Africa governance design. Industry Finance: IUX published guidance on ETF risks during volatile markets, including market and liquidity pressures that can hit diversified funds. Regional Agriculture: Southern Africa’s rural women farmers urged governments to put women smallholders at the centre of food and climate policy, with Mauritius among participating countries.
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