Tourism & Hospitality: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority appoints hospitality veteran Paul T. Jones CMG as Consultant to drive a transformation push for the next chapter of Mauritian tourism. Aviation & Connectivity: Parliament ratifies bilateral air service agreements with Ghana and six countries (including Mauritius), aiming to boost air links, trade and tourism. Energy & Investment Dispute: Mauritius Supreme Court blocks Chappal Energies Mauritius Ltd’s $100m rights issue, with the matter headed to the London Court of International Arbitration. Fintech Strategy: Government launches the 2026–2030 Mauritius National Fintech Strategy to position the island as Africa’s trusted fintech hub, with six policy pillars from regulation to cybersecurity and inclusion. Renewables Deal: Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s Mauritius-registered Intratrek Holdings secures a R3bn Eswatini solar project with CHiNT Electric, as the kingdom seeks to cut electricity imports. Local Business & Compliance: Constance Sakoa Boutik wins its first Green Globe certification, highlighting local procurement and community support. Media Distribution: Canal+ pulls TF1 Group channels across France and Africa after failed carriage talks, with Mauritius Telecom still carrying the channels. Regional Finance: Mauritius-linked Intratrek and other African capital moves underscore continued investor focus on infrastructure and services.