AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMining & Industry Expo: Zimbabwe’s Mine Entra 2026 in Bulawayo is ramping up fast, with organisers reporting 98% space uptake (8,853 m² vs 9,000 m² target) and 33 foreign exhibitors from eight countries including Mauritius, alongside 6,453 registered business visitors. Marine Environment & Shipping: Kenya’s ports say Middle East conflict-driven rerouting is boosting cargo volumes, but underwater noise from heavier shipping is threatening marine life across the Western Indian Ocean, including Mauritius and Seychelles. Mauritius Finance & Ratings: The African Peer Review Mechanism says a new Africa-focused credit rating agency is set to launch Oct. 6 in Mauritius, aiming to add more locally rooted ratings amid concerns about global “big three” dominance. Fintech for Trade: Seychelles’ Fusepay launched Fuse360, an AI-native operating system for wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers, scheduled to enter Mauritius in September. Digital Payments: Visa is rolling out a virtual card software toolkit for banks and mobile money operators, with Mauritius listed among markets already using the approach. Energy & Logistics Costs: Airlines and bunker suppliers warn of a “new normal” as geopolitics keeps fuel volatility high, affecting routes including Johannesburg–Mauritius and tightening bunker supply.
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