Regional Trade Leadership: Tanzania’s Vincent Minja has been elected Vice President for the East African region at PACCI, tasked with boosting intra-African trade and investment and representing 14 countries including Mauritius. Mauritius Governance & Justice: A Mauritius-focused legal Q&A revisits the DPP’s powers and independence after the Thierry Lagesse Privy Council outcome, asking how to keep strong prosecution while preserving checks and balances. Offshore Economy Debate: Opinion argues Mauritius’s GBC model “splits the economy in two,” with huge offshore assets not translating into real output and currency stability concerns. Digital Payments Watch: India’s UPI hit 55.49 crore users and record FY26 volumes, with services now live in Mauritius among other countries—highlighting cross-border digital finance momentum. Fintech & Media Expansion: eMedia launched Openview Stream, a FAST platform rolling out across several African markets including Mauritius. Business Growth & Investment: Bank ABC joined a $550m syndicated loan consortium for Cheiron’s Egyptian oil and gas development, with SBM Bank (Mauritius) among participants. Tourism & Travel Tech: AI-native travel planner 30 Sundays raised $6.7m in Series A, expanding to Mauritius and other international destinations. Visa Policy Signals: Panama published a 2026 visa-free list that includes Mauritius, allowing up to three months’ stay. Corporate & Legal Reform: India’s JPC is weighing changes to the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, including AIF-to-LLP conversion and CSR thresholds—relevant for regional investors watching governance trends.