Regional Transport & Tech: SADC urged member states to speed up the Single African Air Transport Market, use AI, and build climate-resilient infrastructure to deepen regional integration. Indian Ocean Security & Shipping: India’s PM Modi will visit Seychelles (June 27–29) for its Golden Jubilee, with talks on maritime security and economic cooperation; India is also set to hand over a patrol vessel. Mauritius Logistics Push: India and Mauritius plan a $1bn container terminal project to strengthen Mauritius as a transshipment hub, with the Mauritius Ports Authority set to issue a second licence to an international operator. Tourism Payments & Experiences: Mastercard expanded its Priceless travel platform to nine African markets including Mauritius, offering curated local experiences as tourism demand grows. Mauritius Finance Spotlight: A feature highlights Mauritius as Africa’s leading financial centre, pointing to the Mauritius IFC and VCC structures as tools for cross-border investment. Electric Mobility in Mauritius: Switch Mobility showcased an international EiV12 electric bus at the Best of Bharat & Mauritius Expo, following delivery of 100 electric buses to Mauritius’ National Transport Corporation. Legal/Arbitration Watch: The English Court of Appeal confirmed that ratifying the New York Convention doesn’t automatically waive sovereign immunity in enforcement of arbitration awards against a state. Trade & Agriculture Context: UNCTAD warned geopolitical tensions and energy shocks are weighing more heavily on global markets than trade policy, while a separate report ranks Africa’s top agro-exports driving foreign exchange.