Mauritius–Africa Business Links: Kenya and Mauritius launched a cross-border push at the Kenya–Mauritius Business Forum in Nairobi, aiming to move capital, technology and expertise across African markets and positioning Port Louis as a structuring and expansion platform. Aviation Disruption: Mauritius refused landing clearance for an Israel-bound Air Seychelles flight, cancelling the service on “political and diplomatic considerations,” leaving passengers stranded while organisers sought alternatives. Digital Payments Expansion: Trinidad and Tobago is set to become the first Caribbean country to adopt India’s UPI, with rollout underway under an agreement between NIPL and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Maritime Capacity: GRSE plans to expand shipbuilding capacity to build 32 vessels concurrently and target commercial and export markets, including a past export warship for Mauritius. Finance & Industry Moves: Helios Investment Partners received approval to exit Africa Specialty Risks, while Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions saw a bulk-share divestment with Goldman Sachs Investments Mauritius I Limited among buyers. Sustainability Innovation: The Zayed Sustainability Prize named 2027 finalists after a record 10,233 entries, with winners announced in January.