Commonwealth Sport: Kenya’s boxing captain Boniface Mogunde is eyeing a medal haul in his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow, with matches starting Friday across multiple divisions. Film & Culture: Retro detective film “Red Silk” is set for screening at the Durban International Film Festival in South Africa, part of a push to spotlight contemporary Russian cinema in Africa. Fashion & Craft: Designer Aahaan Tandon’s custom Ajrakh tie—made in New York with fabric sourced from India—was worn by Christopher Nolan at “The Odyssey” premiere, boosting attention on the centuries-old textile craft. Music: Zimbabwe’s marimba ensemble TAMBO is expanding internationally after a successful South Africa tour, blending marimba, mbira, panpipes, dance and storytelling while running workshops. Streaming for Mauritius: eMedia has launched Openview Stream, Africa’s first independent FAST platform, rolling out initially to Mauritius plus Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Local Sports Calendar: Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos (Aug 9–14) confirm 20 participating countries, including Mauritius, with U-23 individual events added for the first time. Travel & Leisure: All-inclusive holidays are being reinvented and are increasingly popular with travellers drawn to Mauritius, while Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils new 2027–28 itineraries including a first winter season in the Indian Ocean.