Ethiopian Airlines Direct to Port Louis: Ethiopian Airlines will launch thrice-weekly direct flights between Addis Ababa and Mauritius’ Port Louis from July 12, replacing years of codeshare routing via hubs like Johannesburg and Nairobi, with bookings now open and the service running through late September. IPO Watch (Mauritius-linked): CMR Green Technologies’ IPO opens for public subscription today in India at ₹182–192 per share, after raising ₹188.44 crore from anchor investors, with listing expected on June 10. US Visa Processing Shake-up (Mauritius impact): The US plans to cut visa-processing missions across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 regional hubs, including Port Louis, meaning applicants in non-hub countries may face higher costs and longer journeys. Energy Costs for Vulnerable Economies: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could lift oil import bills for vulnerable economies by over $20bn a year, with knock-on pressure on inflation and growth—relevant for Mauritius as a small island economy. Sugarcane Diversification & Jobs: South Africa’s sugarcane sector faces rising worker anxiety amid unemployment and business rescue pressures, while health advocates push for policies like a health promotion levy and a diversified sugarcane value chain. AI Trade Secrets: Courts are tightening how companies must specify trade secrets in AI-related disputes, after cases involving AI tools and trade secret theft claims. Crypto Insurance Deal: WTW is buying Redefind to expand regulated insurance for crypto and digital asset theft/loss, starting with the UK. Mauritius Property Tax Note: A roundup lists Mauritius among jurisdictions with no annual property tax, though other taxes and fees may still apply.