AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMauritius–ICC Cricket: The ICC admitted the Mauritius Cricket Federation as an Associate Member after its Annual Conference in Edinburgh, while also keeping USA Cricket and Cricket Canada suspended and ruling out any move to shorten ODIs to 40 overs. Mauritius–Air Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines launched direct Addis Ababa–Port Louis service with three weekly flights, boosting tourism and trade links. Travel & Visas: Malaysia published a 2026 list of 15 African countries exempt from Visa With Reference, including Mauritius; Germany also confirmed a 2026 visa-free list of 62 countries that includes Mauritius for up to 90 days. Local Governance & Pensions: A fresh debate is reignited over Mauritius’ pension reform, as governance failures and shifting plans around the Basic Retirement Pension/State Age Pension draw criticism. Editorial on Accountability: A warning editorial says impunity and administrative negligence are quietly increasing costs for taxpayers and eroding public trust. Business & Banking Ops: Absa Bank Mauritius is cited for scaling automation across 120 processes, highlighting a wider African push to fix the “operational core” behind digital customer services.
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