Mauritius Economy & Governance: A new op-ed argues the “Mauritian Miracle” is being undermined by an economy built on political arrangements rather than strong, independent institutions, warning that short-term convenience is eroding long-term resilience. Business & Legacy: Mauritius marks the passing of Vincent Ah-Chuen, former ABC Group managing director, credited with expanding modern commerce from retail roots into food, automotive distribution and offshore finance. Energy & Industry: Seaturns deployed its first full-scale wave energy demonstrator (S1) off France, with trials monitored by ESB—another step toward commercialization for Europe’s wave sector. Crypto & Regulation: Zimbabwe moves to regulate cryptocurrencies by requiring annual registration and fees for crypto businesses, aiming to bring an informal market under anti-money laundering oversight. Finance & Courts: India’s SAT adjourned appeals by five offshore funds named in the Hindenburg report, with a June 22 hearing set over how SEBI initiated adjudication proceedings. Air Connectivity for Mauritius: Airlink will launch twice-weekly non-stop Cape Town–Mauritius flights from 2 October 2026, using the Embraer E195-E2 and opening bookings now. Digital Payments: India and Nepal launched a UPI–NPI cross-border remittance link for instant, real-time transfers, cutting cash and FX friction for travellers and merchants. Mauritius in the News: Mauritius’ foreign minister dismissed reports of a US intention to buy the Chagos Archipelago as “fake news,” saying no official proposal was received. Legal Watch (Mauritius): A Supreme Court of Mauritius judgment on “Badinage Merven v SMS Badinaz” highlights protection for well-known marks in brand disputes tied to horse-racing gambling. Travel & Tourism: Thailand is targeting Africa for tourism growth, citing rising arrivals from Mauritius and Nigeria amid Middle East uncertainty. Sports: Mauritius hosts the Rugby Africa Sevens Championship, with Nigeria drawn against South Africa, Zambia and hosts Mauritius in Pool A.