AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Cost Pressures: Mauritius is among countries tightening power use as global energy shocks bite, with the wider region facing tough choices between stabilising fuel prices and protecting public services. Local Corporate Move: Bhunjun Group’s BOTL has rebranded Engen’s 37 service stations into “Fillin,” marking a shift to a fully Mauritian fuel identity after regulatory scrutiny by the Competition Commission. AI & Government Performance: In an interview, IT Minister Avinash Ramtohul says AI should boost productivity and make inefficiencies visible, while a separate Q&A focuses on where responsibility lies when administrative “blocages” stall public services. Social Policy Debate: An editorial argues Mauritius’ old-age pension has become a powerful election tool, raising questions about the social contract and how pension promises are used politically. Regional Travel Upgrade: Emirates will add Premium Economy on two Mauritius–Dubai flights from 1 September, expanding comfort options for travellers. Digital Payments (Global): NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s HUMO will let Indian travellers pay merchants in Uzbekistan by scanning UZQR via UPI, highlighting growing cross-border QR interoperability.
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