Robotic Healthcare Link to Mauritius: Doctors in Delhi performed a rare robotic kidney removal on a 19-month-old child from Mauritius suffering from CAKUT, highlighting how advanced minimally invasive surgery can reach patients across the region. Digital Payments for Africa: South Africa’s central bank governor pointed to India’s UPI as a model for a free, real-time national payments system using simple cellphone numbers and QR codes—aimed at reducing cash reliance and boosting inclusion. AI Governance in Africa: Libya adopted an AI Ethics Charter and launched a National AI Strategy 2026–2030 with 35 initiatives, setting targets for government AI use, digital identity, training, and automation. Wave Energy Demo in Europe: Seaturns deployed a full-scale wave energy demonstrator off France, with trials monitored by ESB—another step toward commercial ocean power. Mauritius Tech Expansion: Google is rolling out “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, and the broader Africa rollout includes Mauritius—bringing more AI search and help into everyday browsing. Sustainable Polar Tourism (Built in Mauritius): A wind- and solar-powered polar expedition ship, Captain Arctic, is under construction in Mauritius as part of a push for lower-emission adventure travel. Air Connectivity: Airlink will launch twice-weekly non-stop Cape Town–Mauritius flights from 2 October 2026, using Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Crypto/Finance Watch: Libertas GH faces mounting scrutiny in business rescue after allegations of a crypto investment scheme linked to Mauritius-born Ahmad Yasin Hossenbocus.