AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Investment: Airtel Africa reaffirmed plans to invest in Seychelles’ network and digital services after its 5G rollout. Talks with Vice-President Sebastien Pillay focused on stronger competition, more affordable home internet, infrastructure sharing and digital financial inclusion. Blue-Economy Trade: Seychelles has shipped its first batch of dried sea cucumber to China under zero-tariff terms, opening a new export opportunity for the fisheries sector. Tourism: Cheval Blanc Seychelles was named the world’s top resort in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, adding a high-profile boost to the country’s luxury tourism brand. Business Climate: A new Global Capitalism Index ranked Seychelles 50th worldwide and second in Africa, behind Mauritius, assessing factors including banking, competition and capital flows. Regional Risks: Mauritius’ worst riots since 1999 have disrupted schools and prompted the main business lobby to urge remote work, amid water shortages and rising living costs. The unrest is an unusual shock for a regional economy reliant on tourism and financial services.
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