Mauritius Offshore Watch: A new opinion piece argues Mauritius’s offshore model is “splitting” the economy in two, with huge GBC assets on paper but a small real contribution to GDP and export stats—raising questions about currency risk and how value is measured. AI for Telecom: Mauritius Telecom and TM Forum are pushing a trusted Model-as-a-Service (MODaaS) push, aiming to set standards for governing, securing and monetising AI models in telecom operations. Media & Streaming: eMedia launched Openview Stream, saying it’s Africa’s first independent FAST platform, rolling out free ad-supported TV in Mauritius plus several other markets. Connectivity Boost: Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool hailed Ethiopian Airlines’ new direct Port Louis–Addis Ababa service as a game-changer for tourism, trade and investment links. Finance & Regulation: OFinancial expanded with a Mauritius FSC licence, while Bank ABC joined a $550m syndicated loan consortium for Cheiron’s Egypt oil and gas projects—highlighting Mauritius-linked financial reach. Governance & Business Skills: ICSI announced an international conference in Mauritius (Aug 3–5) on strengthening governance, with global participation. Industry Pulse: A week-long Mauritius-focused report also covered Mauritius Telecom’s AI work, plus broader business and jobs themes across Africa.