Mauritius Energy Pipeline: The ISA and World Bank launched a Pacific SIDS solar dialogue in Bali, highlighting Mauritius’ 220 MW solar-plus-storage pipeline via the ISA SIDS Platform’s E-Marketplace tender—aimed at making projects more “bankable” through standardised procurement. Tech & Infrastructure Services: Smart Hands Africa was appointed an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, expanding post-sales installation, maintenance and break-fix support across multiple African markets including Mauritius. Capital Markets & Wealth: Moody’s warns that nearly 9 in 10 workers in Sub-Saharan Africa are in the informal economy, squeezing tax bases and weakening fiscal capacity—an issue for regional credit and investment confidence. Local IPO Watch: CMR Green Technologies’ ₹630.62 crore IPO was subscribed 127 times on the final day, with the issue priced at ₹182–₹192 and expected to list on June 10. Trade Finance Boost for Africa: Mauritius Commercial Bank committed $1 billion to support trade finance across Africa, using tools like letters of credit and guarantees to help close the continent’s trade-finance gap. Business Environment Ranking: Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report’s 2026 performance index places Mauritius second, citing institutional stability and a strong business environment. Travel Risk Management: Travellers are being urged to consider trip cancellation insurance amid illness, emergencies and severe weather that can disrupt plans.