AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail & QSR Expansion: Shoprite agreed to buy South Africa’s coffee chain Vida e Caffè (Vida), a 25-year brand with about 400 stores, to deepen its coffee and quick-service restaurant push; the deal is set to take effect in Shoprite’s 2027 financial year. Digital Payments & Tourism: NPCI International Payments and Uzbekistan’s HUMO/NIPC partnership will let Indian travellers use UPI apps to scan Uzbekistan’s UZQR for instant merchant payments across retail, hospitality and services. UPI Momentum: UPI hit near-record levels in August, reaching ₹29.8 lakh crore across 24.51 billion transactions, driven by festive activity and wider adoption. Mauritius Energy Branding: Bhunjun Group’s BOTL unveiled “Fillin,” rebranding Engen’s 37 Mauritian service stations into a fully local retail identity after the Engen acquisition. Aviation & Travel Disruption: A Kenya aviation workers’ strike entered its second day, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at JKIA and other airports. Air Connectivity for Mauritius: Emirates will add Premium Economy on two Mauritius–Dubai flights from 1 September 2026. Public Sector Tech Cooperation: Mauritius and Telangana agreed to expand collaboration in public administration, tourism, IT/ITeS, emerging tech and skills development. Mining/Industry Deal Watch: GP Petroleums secured a four-month exclusivity window to evaluate a potential strategic acquisition across India, the UAE, Mauritius and East Africa.
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