Digital Marketing & AI Infrastructure: 365 Digital expanded its Google Ads partnership, becoming the authorised sales representative across Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Seychelles and Réunion, and is setting up an Africa Centre of Excellence to support campaign strategy, technical help and training. Streaming for Africa: eMedia and RunnTV launched Openview Stream, an ad-supported FAST platform available in Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius, aiming to grow free TV and mobile viewing with local distribution and advertising. Cybersecurity Testing: AV-Comparatives published Business Security Test results (March–June 2026), highlighting how ransomware and supply-chain attacks keep disrupting major sectors via everyday endpoints and trusted third parties. Mauritius Privacy & Governance: A Q&A on the Jooty-Needroo case and “Moustass Leaks” spotlights concerns about digital privacy, deepfakes and the limits of Mauritius’ safeguards for communications and due process. Agritech & Local Food Research: Razat Farm in Oman reported successful local pineapple production after nearly 15 years of trials, including testing Mauritius varieties, a useful signal for regional crop adaptation research. Mauritius Telecom & AI Strategy: An interview with Mauritius Telecom’s CEO argues AI access needs infrastructure, skills and trust—pushing for a practical national AI push beyond hype. Trade & Digital Services: India’s India–UK CETA takes effect today, with phased tariff cuts and coverage that includes digital trade and innovation—relevant for regional exporters and services.