Textile & Trade: ITM 2026 in Istanbul wrapped up with 1,000+ exhibitors from 59 countries and 48,257 professional visitors across 105 countries, showing strong global demand for textile machinery and investment links. Payments & Tourism: Mastercard rolled out “Priceless Africa” on Priceless.com, adding Mauritius and eight other markets with curated culture, food, wildlife and adventure experiences plus travel perks for cardholders. Energy Investment: NTPC incorporated “NTPC (Mauritius) Energy Limited” in Mauritius (June 26) with MUR 1 million capital to develop a floating solar PV project with battery storage and pursue related power-sector opportunities. Aviation & Regional Connectivity: SADC urged faster regional integration via the SAATM, AI-enabled climate-resilient infrastructure, and liberalised skies—aiming to connect transport, ICT and meteorology as one growth engine. Mauritius-India Legal Watch: The English Court of Appeal dismissed Devas investors’ appeal, confirming New York Convention ratification doesn’t automatically waive sovereign immunity in English enforcement of arbitration awards. Tourism Marketing: Air Mauritius promoted non-stop London flights and a refreshed “slow luxury” wellbeing/sports/MICE push as part of a global campaign. Data Skills: A Canada-based data science academic is set to host a virtual conference on 27 June to boost analytics and AI capability across Africa.