Port Security Training in Mauritius: IRClass Academy (Indian Register of Shipping) ran a three-day Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) training in Mauritius, with hands-on workshops for port and maritime professionals, backed by Mauritius Freeport Development Company. Maritime & Finance Tech for the Region: Infosys Finacle selected by Investec to modernise banking across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius and Channel Islands on Microsoft Azure, while Seychelles fintech Fusepay launched Fuse360, an AI-native operating system for trade businesses, with Mauritius entry planned for September. Mining Value-Chain Push: Zimbabwe’s Mine Entra 2026 opened in Bulawayo under “Unearth, Transform, Prosper,” reporting higher foreign exhibitor numbers including Mauritius, as the region pushes beneficiation and stronger supply chains. Mauritius as an African Capital-Market Hub: A new Africa-focused credit rating agency is set to launch in Mauritius on Oct. 6, aiming to add more locally rooted ratings amid concerns about global “big three” bias and reduced competition. Consumer & Retail Expansion: Krispy Kreme signed with ER Group to bring the brand to Mauritius, targeting about 10 outlets over five years. Trade Facilitation Watch: India’s FTA monitoring committee will review how exporters are using operational trade pacts, including India–Mauritius CECPA, and what blocks utilisation.