AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Connectivity & Tourism: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 with new or renewed tourism deals covering Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Norway, plus renewals with Huawei and Dubai Duty Free; for Mauritius, Emirates says it runs three daily flights and reports 10.5% growth in arrivals from Middle Eastern markets in the first half of 2026. Mauritius as a Regional Hub: A Mauritius Business Forum 2026 update highlighted the island’s role as a gateway for African investment, citing a 15% corporate tax rate, no exchange controls, and financial services contributing about 13% of GDP. Finance & Investment: EFAfrica Group appointed Tanzanian Nicomed Bohay as Group CEO; the Mauritius-headquartered lender operates across Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia, focusing on leasing for agriculture, transport, construction and manufacturing. Media & Tech Infrastructure: Broadcasting Center Africa selected BCE to develop technology capabilities in MediaCity Mauritius, aiming for an Africa media and content tech epicentre with a focus on data sovereignty. Governance & Crime Policy: A constitutional debate continues around Mauritius’ proposed National Crime Agency, stressing that legal independence needs strong safeguards on appointments, finances and oversight.
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