Mauritius Telecom & AI Strategy: Mauritius Telecom CEO Veemal Gungadin says AI must be made practical for the whole country—by building computing infrastructure, launching sovereign AI platforms, training talent, and earning public trust. Privacy & Digital Governance: A Mauritius legal Q&A revisits the Jooty-Needroo/SIT controversy, focusing on how digital recordings, personal data protection, and deepfake risks should be handled in court. Fintech Operations in Practice: Flokzu highlights how banks can cut onboarding times (cited case: Absa Bank Mauritius) by automating the “operational core” behind digital customer journeys. Streaming for Africa (Mauritius included): eMedia launched Openview Stream, a free ad-supported FAST platform, rolling out first to Mauritius plus several African markets via RunnTV tech. Agritech & Local Food Research: Oman’s Razat Farm reports successful pineapple production after ~15 years, testing varieties including Mauritius and MD-2—an example of long-horizon agricultural R&D that Mauritius readers can compare with local trials. Trade & Tech Spillovers: India-UK CETA takes effect July 15, with near duty-free access for most Indian exports; Mauritius is mentioned as a prior FTA partner, underscoring regional trade links. Investors & IPO Watch: PRISM IPO: major backers (including Airbnb and SoftBank) reportedly retain shares, with only a fresh issue planned.