AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoShipbuilding: The Captain Arctic, under construction at CNOI in Port Louis, has begun sea trials and is on track for a November handover. The ice-class vessel is designed to use solar-powered sails in polar waters. Infrastructure: Russian companies are considering a role in modernising Durban’s port, while airport infrastructure cooperation with African countries, including Mauritius, is also being explored. No specific Mauritius project was named. Manufacturing: Kenyan electric motorcycle maker Roam won a regional manufacturing award, beating Mauritius’ Omnicane among the finalists. Digital Services: Mauritius-based SIL has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services to advance its digital transformation. Workforce: Mauritius’ labour minister discussed worker protections and recruitment arrangements with a visiting Nepali MP, with about 14,000 Nepali workers employed in Mauritius.
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