Tech Tourism in Shenzhen: Overseas visitors are flocking to Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen’s famed electronics market, turning shopping into a fast route from prototype to product—Mauritian and South African buyers say they’re testing new AI gadgets like glasses and smart TVs. Cybersecurity Skills Gap: INTERPOL reports AI is involved in 55% of African cybercrime cases, while only 8% of intelligence analysts have advanced skills to fight it—agencies cite lack of technical expertise as the main barrier. Crypto “Wrench Attacks” Rise: Chainalysis says violent crypto attacks are increasingly targeting people who control wallets, with home invasions and kidnappings pushing victims to transfer assets. SADC Regional Tech & Energy Push: SADC leaders in Durban stress self-reliance and deeper integration, pointing to progress in energy and digital connectivity across member states including Mauritius. Mauritius–Madagascar Business Tech Links: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum in Antananarivo brings together 50+ firms, including ICT, AI, and innovation players, alongside sectors like agriculture, renewables, and healthcare. Deep-Sea Mining Caution: Mauritius joins a growing group of African states backing a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, citing gaps in science and governance. Digital Public Infrastructure Spotlight: A report highlights how India’s Digital Public Infrastructure is reshaping governance and payments, with UPI driving massive real-time transaction growth. Public Sector AI Training: An audit training programme at IIT Madras Zanzibar urges African public audit institutions—including Mauritius—to adopt AI, data science, and cybersecurity for fraud detection. IPO Watch (Tech-adjacent finance): Behari Lal Engineering’s IPO sees heavy demand (108x on Day 3) with a 28% grey-market premium, as the issue moves toward listing.