Africa Credit Rating Agency Launch: The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) was formally launched, with Mauritius selected as its home, aiming for fair, independent, and Africa-contextual credit assessments to support investment-grade confidence. UK Travel Rules: The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation eligibility list names only Mauritius and Seychelles among African countries, giving Mauritian travellers a smoother pre-entry route. Electric Mobility Policy Debate: South Africa is urged to adopt special e-mobility tariffs to speed fleet adoption, while Kenya’s lower EV electricity rates are highlighted as a practical model. Aviation & Trade Connectivity: Johannesburg and Addis Ababa remain Africa’s top aviation hubs in global connectivity rankings, reinforcing the push to link more cities to global markets. Mauritius in Regional Business: Kenya’s competition authority approved Mauritius-based Monarch Capital’s acquisition of a 60% stake in De La Rue Kenya, with the Kenyan government retaining 40%. Digital Payments Watch: India’s UPI volumes jumped 27% to about 145 billion in H1, with new merchant discount rate rules set to start Oct 15. Maritime Transition: A new shipping analysis flags how the green fuel shift could reshape bunkering geography, with Mauritius named among potential beneficiaries.