Mauritius-Linked Policy & Trade: Mauritius is among countries backing a growing push for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining as the International Seabed Authority Assembly meets in Kingston, Jamaica, with Mozambique and Mauritius joining the call amid concerns that there isn’t enough science to ensure ocean safety. Maritime & Logistics Costs: Red Sea disruptions are feeding a “perfect storm” for global shipping, with bunker supplier Peninsula warning that diversions around the Cape of Good Hope plus tighter Mediterranean emissions rules could sharply raise fuel demand and squeeze bunker supply. Digital Infrastructure Governance: Internet number governance rules for Africa’s RIR (AFRINIC, based in Mauritius) are getting a major rewrite after 25 years, adding procedures to remove underperforming registries and aiming to prevent institutional capture. Local Industry & Infrastructure: eThekwini Municipality will spend R11.3 million to upgrade Durban ICC facilities for the 46th SADC Summit, including building management and other venue upgrades. Mauritius Business Angle: VCG Markets has secured a Seychelles licence and already holds a Mauritius licence, signaling continued expansion across emerging markets. Regional Security: Russia urged stronger security cooperation for commercial shipping in the Gulf of Aden and Mozambique Channel at a Port Louis meeting of the Contact Group on Illicit Maritime Activities.