Ocean & Climate Tech: India is expanding its ocean observation network with 19 subsurface moorings, deep-sea tsunami buoys, seismic stations, tide gauges and coastal sensors to improve monsoon forecasting, cyclone prediction and tsunami early warnings. Mauritius Finance Regulation: TabTrade (Mauritius) Ltd has received an Investment Dealer license from the Mauritius FSC, while Centrino Capital also secured FSC approval to launch regulated online CFDs trading. Digital Finance Trading Access: PU Prime extended its US share CFD offering to more instruments and longer trading availability (24/5 and 24/7). Internet Governance: AFRINIC’s regional IP address governance is set to get a major rule update as the RIR governance framework is rewritten after decades, including clearer steps to remove underperforming registries. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Mauritius joined calls for a global moratorium as the International Seabed Authority meets in Kingston and science concerns grow around deep-sea mining safety. Public Health Policy Insight: A New England Journal of Medicine study says economic inequality is the strongest predictor of pandemic outcomes, with Mauritius cited among countries that fared better than expected. Local Environment & Resilience: Coral reef restoration in Mauritius and Seychelles is rebuilding damaged reefs with community-led work supported by UNDP and the Adaptation Fund. Tech & Mobility Policy: South Africa’s proposed R500 electronic travel authorisation (ETA) fee highlights the shift from paper visas to online pre-travel checks.