Manufacturing & IPO Watch: Zetwerk filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI, aiming to raise up to Rs 2,600 crore (fresh issue plus offer for sale) as it expands contract manufacturing across manufacturing, renewables and infrastructure. Construction & Capital Markets: Behari Lal Engineering’s IPO allotment is expected to be finalised, after a 108x subscription and a reported grey-market premium around 30%, with listing slated for Aug 19. Shipping & Logistics: Take Off Cargo was appointed Turkish Cargo’s General Sales Agent in Finland, supporting sales and operations from Aug 15, with Mauritius-based Take Off Aviation also highlighted for its broader GSA network. Energy Risk for Trade Routes: With the US-Iran ceasefire expiring, oil prices jumped and Strait of Hormuz tensions are again raising fears of supply disruption—an issue that can quickly hit freight, insurance and fuel costs for import-dependent African economies. Regional Industry Policy: South Africa is set to take the SADC chair as leaders meet in Durban, with industrialisation, trade and critical minerals transformation on the agenda. Local Finance Link: Absa reported 1H 2026 headline earnings up 8%, noting Africa Regions (including Mauritius) contributed 28% of headline earnings. Mauritius-Linked Compliance Spotlight: A week of coverage keeps returning to Mauritius-linked foreign investment allegations in India’s BPTP dispute, including ED’s FEMA probe tied to Mauritius-based entities and complex offshore structures.