Mauritius as Africa’s media tech hub: Broadcasting Center Africa picked Broadcasting Center Europe to build technology capabilities at MediaCity Mauritius, aiming for a continent-facing media and content epicentre with a focus on data sovereignty. Mauritius gateway for African investment: At Business Forum 2026, Mauritius Finance CEO Faraz Rojid pitched the island as a bridge between Africa and Asia, citing its financial services ecosystem, strategic location on maritime routes, and a 15% corporate tax regime. Regional trade push with Mauritius at the table: Pakistan and African partners launched the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council, targeting $15bn bilateral trade by 2030, with Mauritius among the attending countries and chambers/private sector engagement highlighted. Kenya banking oversight: Kenya’s central bank proposed tighter rules for “too big to fail” lenders, potentially limiting expansion and new products for systemically important banks. India market scrutiny with Mauritius links: SEBI stepped up scrutiny of Wall Street giants, including a Mauritius-based JPMorgan unit accused of manipulative trades. NSE IPO ripple effects: India’s NSE mega IPO set a ₹1,700–₹1,785 price band and opened for subscription in mid-September, with selling shareholders trimming offers and grey-market premiums hovering around low double digits. BPTP accountability spotlight: In India’s Greater Faridabad, residents at BPTP Park Serene are withholding maintenance payments amid disputed handovers and charges, feeding a wider accountability and regulatory probe narrative.