AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Air Connectivity: Emirates kicked off Arabian Travel Market 2026 with seven new tourism board deals and renewed its Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority partnership, aiming to turn destination marketing into bookings as it enters winter with strong demand and more capacity. Shipping & Bunkering: IBIA says regulatory limits on offshore bunkering are still hurting Algoa Bay, with some vessel traffic shifting to Mauritius for bunker volumes ahead of a Bunker Africa Conference in Gqeberha. Consumer Safety: Woolworths’ WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo was recalled after bacteria detection, with COMESA alert coverage extending to Mauritius and other regional markets. Payments & Fintech: India’s RBI backed a 0.4% MDR on UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15 (P2P and small payments stay free), while debate continues over who pays and the impact on merchants. Corporate Moves: Solar Group’s arm has made an all-cash R21.8bn bid to acquire Omnia Holdings, setting up a major mining and agriculture consolidation. Industry Policy: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged independent, quantified tax policy research focused on reducing litigation and compliance costs, not just rate cuts.
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