Mauritius Finance & Trade: The African Union says the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), headquartered in Port Louis, will launch on October 7, 2026, aiming to cut Africa’s “risk premium” by offering context-driven ratings for sovereign and corporate issuers. Regional Business & Energy: Mauritius’ infrastructure minister used a South Africa forum to argue that Africa’s growth depends on upgrading not just power generation but also transmission and distribution, down to municipal level. Retail & Consumer Markets: Shoprite reported 12.2% earnings growth and announced acquisitions including coffee chain Vida e Caffè (with outlets across Mauritius and several African countries), as it pushes deeper into coffee and convenience. Rail & Procurement: India’s BEML secured an additional ₹180.60 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets, and the company also linked earlier wins to a Mauritius order for hydraulic excavators. Digital Payments: India’s UPI hit a record 24.51 billion transactions in August (value Rs 29.82 lakh crore), and the platform is already accepted in Mauritius among other countries. Crypto Regulation: YUBIT says it has obtained a Full Service Investment Dealer License from Mauritius’ FSC, positioning the platform as a bridge between crypto and traditional markets. Sports & Tourism (Mauritius): Emirates introduced Premium Economy on two Mauritius–Dubai routes from September 1, while Orlando Pirates’ CAF tie is set to be played at Mauritius’ Côte d’Or National Sports Complex.