AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-border Payments: The Maldives has officially gone live with the Favara–UPI corridor, letting people in the Maldives send real-time transfers in Maldivian rufiyaa to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India in Indian rupees, starting with Bank of Maldives and Maldives Islamic Bank. Commonwealth Games Drama: Scotland’s Melanie Woods must race again after a crash-hit women’s T54 1500m final was ordered to be rerun following appeals and a disqualification, with Mauritius’s Noemi Alphonse caught in the chaos. Visa Overhaul for Africa: The US will move routine visa processing from several African posts to regional hubs from August 1, 2026, aiming for tighter screening and more consistent standards. South Africa Travel Rules: South Africa’s draft plan proposes a R500 electronic travel authorisation fee as it expands its digital visa platform, while keeping visa-free access for current visa-exempt travellers. Mauritius Business Note: FDH Bank in Malawi has run a “Swipe to Mauritius” promotion, awarding winners a fully sponsored trip to Mauritius.
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