Mauritius Digital Identity: Mauritius’ Data Protection Commissioner Drudeisha Madhub says digital ID can’t run in a legal vacuum, stressing privacy, cybersecurity and governance as core—not afterthoughts—of digital public infrastructure. Higher Education & Research Strategy: Mauritius’ Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research has launched a National Strategy for Higher Education, Science and Research (2025–35), positioning the sector as a global education hub while tackling quality, skills mismatch and weak research productivity. Indian Ocean Marine Governance: Monaco’s Explorations de Monaco mission report was presented in Port Louis with 25 recommendations for marine ecosystem preservation, fisheries management, reducing human pressures and strengthening science-to-policy cooperation across the Indian Ocean. Space & Retail Finance: PU Prime launched a SpaceX pre-IPO CFD product in Ebene, giving retail traders leveraged exposure ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing. Chagos Deal Fallout: Fresh UK political scrutiny is growing around the Chagos Islands agreement, with claims that additional UK-funded support programmes for Mauritius are being planned alongside the £35bn-scale settlement. Local Tech & Startups Watch: Bloomberg’s Africa Startups to Watch highlights a shift toward more African investor funding, listing companies across sectors including fintech, healthcare, climate resilience and waste management—featuring Mauritius among the countries represented. Health Risk Watch: New research warns chikungunya could expand into temperate regions by 2100 as climate change grows suitable conditions for Aedes mosquitoes.