AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Trade Links: Ethiopian Airlines will start three-times-weekly direct flights to Port Louis from 12 July 2026, aiming to boost tourism and business connectivity. Public Health & Business Climate: Mauritius introduced temporary entry restrictions for travellers linked to Ebola-affected DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, with a mandatory 21-day quarantine for eligible arrivals; the U.S.-Africa Business Summit (26–29 July) was postponed over health concerns. Energy & Procurement: ISA and the World Bank launched a SIDS solar dialogue in Bali and unveiled an e-Marketplace tender for a 220 MW Mauritius solar-plus-storage pipeline, pushing bankable renewables via standardised procurement. Renewables Pipeline (Local): Mauritius is also moving ahead with tenders for 220 MW solar and storage through the new e-Marketplace. Investment & Markets: Lenskart shares fell after JPMorgan’s Copthall Mauritius Investment sold a Rs 96 crore stake in a block deal. Industry & Infrastructure: WestProp’s Hills Luxury Golf Course is on track for a February 2027 opening, with planting and grow-in work progressing. Geopolitics: Reports say the U.S. is considering buying the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, raising questions around Diego Garcia’s strategic control. Business Ranking: Morocco topped CIAN’s Africa business climate barometer, with Mauritius ranked next.
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