AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.–Africa Business: Mauritius will host the U.S.–Africa Business Summit on December 6–9, bringing companies and investors together across energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, finance and technology. Financial Services: The Africa Credit Rating Agency has opened in Port Louis, aiming to provide Africa-focused assessments; the UN Economic Commission for Africa says high risk premiums cost the continent about $75 billion a year in excess interest. Digital Payments: India’s UPI is now accepted in Mauritius, part of a rollout across 11 countries that could make cross-border payments easier for travellers and businesses. Business Climate: A Mauritius economic commentary argues that listed-company profits have outpaced GDP growth since 2019, while housing costs and stagnant wages are squeezing households and raising questions about whether growth is broadly shared.
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