AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation: TAAG Angola Airlines CEO Miguel Carneiro was elected chair of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa for 2026/27 at its October 10 assembly in Mauritius. Angola will host the group’s 2027 gathering. Finance: The African Union launched its Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius on October 7. Headquartered in Port Louis, the private-sector-led agency aims to add African-focused credit assessments; its credibility will depend on independence and investor confidence. Tourism and Connectivity: Airlink has begun twice-weekly direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius, offering a new link for business and leisure travellers. Credit Outlook: Moody’s raised its outlook for sub-Saharan Africa to positive, citing reforms and stronger commodity prices, but kept Mauritius among four countries with a negative outlook. Botswana and Mauritius remain the only investment-grade sovereigns among the 25 rated in the region.
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