SADC Public Finance Training: More than 140 officials from across SADC will meet in Johannesburg (15–17 July) for a Copenhagen Consensus Center programme on smarter public spending, using cost-benefit analysis to help governments prioritise high-impact health, education, infrastructure and climate resilience projects. India–UK Trade Boost: The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) takes effect today, cutting tariffs and giving Indian exporters duty-free access to nearly 99% of UK tariff lines, with labour-intensive sectors like textiles and processed foods among the biggest gainers. Digital Trade & Markets: Dealing.com says it has secured a Guinness World Records title for making 24,343 tokenised stocks available on a single platform, highlighting the push to widen access to securities via blockchain-based trading. Regional Connectivity for Mauritius: Ethiopian Airlines has launched direct passenger service to Mauritius, adding to the island’s connectivity push. Security Tech Watch: AV-Comparatives published Business Security Test results (March–June 2026), assessing endpoint products amid rising ransomware and supply-chain attacks. Visa Rules, Including Mauritius: Gabon’s updated bilateral exemptions allow visa-free entry for only three African countries on ordinary passports—Mauritius, Morocco and South Africa—while Spain’s 2026 policy grants visa-free access to eight African nations including Mauritius.