AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Connectivity for Mauritius: Airlink will launch twice-weekly direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights from 2 October 2026, using the Embraer E195-E2, cutting travel time for leisure and business travellers. Digital Payments: South Africa’s central bank governor pointed to India’s UPI as a low-cost model for a cashless push, highlighting instant payments via mobile numbers and QR codes—an approach relevant to Mauritius’ own payments ecosystem. Crypto Regulation: Zimbabwe moved to formalise crypto by requiring annual registration with its Financial Intelligence Unit and charging US$500 per year, with non-compliance now an offence. Mauritius Business & Courts: A Mauritius Supreme Court ruling in the “Badinage Merven v SMS Badinaz” dispute reaffirmed protection for well-known marks in gambling-related branding. Industry & Trade: An EU-enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement was concluded with Mauritius and other Eastern and Southern Africa states, aiming for clearer rules and more services and digitalisation trade. Energy Innovation: Seaturns deployed a full-scale wave energy demonstrator in France, a signal for offshore renewables that could interest Mauritius’ marine energy ambitions. Agriculture & Food Security: A “Food Passport” concept is being discussed as digital permission for food access, raising concerns for future rationing controls.
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