Tech & Telecom: Mauritius Telecom joins TM Forum as a founding contributor and co-chair to help shape the first MODaaS certification for trusted AI operations, focusing on governance, security, observability and monetisation. Music & Culture: Local artist Taniah (Tania De Commarmond) will represent Seychelles with a four-show Mauritius tour on 31 July and 1 August, including a live band show at La Cannelle and playback performances across the island. Sports (Canoeing): Balmy Beach Canoe Club paddlers returned from the ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships in Nova Scotia with medals, including a women’s C4 gold, plus a fifth-place finish for Nick Matveev in Montreal. Entertainment (Streaming): eMedia and RunnTV launch Openview Stream, a free ad-supported FAST platform available in Mauritius and several African markets, bringing live TV and on-demand content without subscriptions. Cricket (Governance): ICC appoints BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to chair a new Governance Review Committee, while Mauritius is welcomed as the ICC’s 111th member. Fashion & Lifestyle: A Norwegian food trend—brunost—picks up buzz in the U.S. ahead of World Cup-inspired travel and cuisine curiosity. Local Community (Sport): Balmy Beach Canoe Club members and other local talent keep racking up international results, while Mauritius-linked visibility grows through regional competitions.