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“Bonbonnes gaz” : Yellow ones to be eventually replaced by red ones.
Say Bye to your yellow gas cylinders. For those who use the yellow gas cylinders for domestic use (for cooking or in your gas water heaters), things might change in some time.
18 May 2013, Yashvin, pages of my life
Textile: Orders from Bangladesh Redirected to Mauritian Manufactures
Following the collapse of a building housing garment factories of textile products in Bangladesh, European stores have opted for Mauritian textile factories for their production. The "Texting" particular group, which also operates in Madagascar, has been awarded a contract with a German customer.
18 May 2013, business.mega.mu
I told O.J. to go to police, lawyer testifies
LOS ANGELES (AFP)Galanter added that the issue of guns was "never a subject."Simpson says he only learned after the incident that guns had been involved.One of the most famous American football players of his generation during a glittering 1970s career, Simpson was the prime suspect in the 1994 brutal murders of his ex-wife and Goldman.Brown, who had divorced Simpson in 1992 citing his "abusive behavior," was attacked so savagely she was almost decapitated.Simpson, who has always vehemently denied the killings, was acquitted after a racially charged 1995 trial in Los Angeles, in a verdict that was greeted with widespread outrage …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Espagne: l'Atletico s'offre la Coupe du Roi face au Real
MADRID (AFP)L'Atletico Madrid s'est offert après prolongations (2-1) la Coupe du Roi face au Real Madrid grâce à un but décisif de Miranda à la 98e, vendredi à Santiago-Bernabeu, mettant ainsi fin à une malédiction de 14 ans sans victoire contre leur grand rival.Dans un match au scénario haletant, les protégés de Diego Simeone, extrêmement malmenés en deuxième période, ont d'abord été servis par la chance, se voyant sauvés par trois poteaux à 1-1, avant de faire plier un Real perdant ses nerfs, à l'image de l'exclusion de Ronaldo (114).Les Colchoneros, qui remportent leur 10e "Copa del Rey", confirment ainsi …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
The Fashion and Design Institute
The Fashion and Design Institute (FDI) is all geared to become a recognised awarding body thanks to the Fashion and Design Institute (Amendment) Bill presented to the National Assembly by the Minister of Tertiary Education on April 23. Its vision is to be a regional hub for design education and research that shapes lives and society.
17 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Agression Après Accident : Un Nouveau Témoin Contre Yatin Varma
L’enquête policière au sujet de l’agression alléguée de l’Attorney General, Yatin Varma, contre Florent Jeannot, après un accident de la route à Quatre-Bornes le samedi 4 mai, pourrait prendre une nouvelle tournure à partir d’aujourd’hui.
17 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Egypte: manifestation au Caire pour réclamer le départ du président Morsi
LE CAIRE (AFP)Des centaines d'Egyptiens manifestaient vendredi au Caire pour réclamer le départ du président islamiste Mohamed Morsi, près d'un an après son élection.Des marches sont parties de différents quartiers de la capitale en direction de la célèbre place Tahrir, symbole du soulèvement qui a contraint le président Hosni Moubarak à la démission en février 2011, selon des journalistes de l'AFP et des images télévisées en direct.En tête de l'un des cortèges, deux grandes banderoles réclamaient "une élection présidentielle anticipée" et "une Constitution unissant tous les Egyptiens".Des membres de la campagne "Tamarrod" (rébellion, en arabe), qui dit avoir réuni plus …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Video of the Day: Crazy Zombie Taxi Driver Prank
17 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Picture of the Day: Thousand Year Old Baobab
Spotted in the Ifaty reserve, north of Tulear in southwestern Madagascar (Lat: -23.15, Long: 43.62), is this incredible Baobab tree that is purportedly a thousand years old. Adansonia za, common name Baobab, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Adansonia belonging to the Bombacaceae family.
17 May 2013, business.mega.mu
South Africa pick entire Kaizer Chiefs defence
JOHANNESBURG (AFP)South Africa coach Gordon Igesund has included the entire defence of new champions Kaizer Chiefs in his squad for two key World Cup qualifiers.Bafana Bafana (The Boys) face Central African Republic in Yaounde on June 8 and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on June 16 in Group A fixtures.Top seeds South Africa, who have played in three of the last four World Cups, are trailing bottom seeds Ethiopia by two points halfway through the six-round schedule.Ethiopia have seven points, South Africa five, Central African Republic three and Botswana one and only the group winners advance to the final elimination stage.Igesund …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Transport: The Difficulty of Passengers
Transport in Mauritius falls within the mess. It is expected that the authorities will put some order. The passenger bus face daily hazards; whims of drivers and receivers, crowded buses and vehicles running late and idling are added to the feeling of insecurity, exacerbated by the unfortunate event occurred Sorèze where ten people died.
17 May 2013, motors.mega.mu
Tennis: Djokovic éliminé par Berdych en quarts de finale
ROME (AFP)Le Serbe Novak Djokovic, N.1 mondial, a été éliminé en quarts de finale du tournoi ATP de Rome par le Tchèque Tomas Berdych après avoir mené 5-2 dans la deuxième manche, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4, vendredi au Foro Italico.Berdych, N.6 mondial, rencontrera en demi-finales le vainqueur du match entre les Espagnols Rafael Nadal (N.5) et David Ferrer (N.4)."J'y ai toujours cru, a commenté Berdych dans l'interview réalisé sur le court juste après le match. A 5-3 (au 2e set), j'ai changé de raquette et c'est peut-être le tournant du match. J'ai bien servi, je suis heureux d'avoir interrompu ma série …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Bahreïn: le plus haut dignitaire chiite "attaqué" par les autorités
DUBAI (AFP)Le puissant mouvement d'opposition chiite Al-Wefaq a accusé vendredi les forces de sécurité de Bahreïn d'avoir attaqué le domicile du plus haut dignitaire chiite du royaume, et fait porter aux autorités la responsabilité de cet acte "dangereux"."Des dizaines de soldats en armes ont attaqué la maison de l'ayatollah Issa Qassem vendredi à l'aube à Diraz, à l'ouest de la capitale Manama", affirme un communiqué du groupe."Les soldats accompagnés de membres masqués des forces civiles ont commis un crime odieux en attaquant le domicile de l'ayatollah Qassem en détruisant et en terrorisant des femmes et des enfants", estime Al-Wefaq, disant …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Remy in QPR squad despite rape claim
LONDON (AFP)Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy could play in his side's final game of the season at Liverpool on Sunday despite being investigated over rape allegations, the London club said on Friday.Remy was released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape along with three other men over an offence that is alleged to have taken place in London on May 6.The 26-year-old France international denies the claim.QPR manager Harry Redknapp would not discuss the matter during his pre-game press conference on Friday, but a club spokesman said that Remy was in contention to play at Anfield."With regard …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
FA Cup star McManaman out for three months
LONDON (AFP)Callum McManaman, star of Wigan Athletic's stunning FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, is likely to be out for three months with an ankle injury, manager Roberto Martinez revealed on Friday.The 22-year-old damaged ankle ligaments in Tuesday's 4-1 loss at Arsenal, which condemned Wigan to relegation from the Premier League, and will be unable to represent England at the Under-21 European Championship in Israel in June.McManaman now faces a challenge to return to fitness in time for the start of next season, but Martinez took solace from the fact he will not require an operation."It's good news, because we …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
Hockey sur glace: le France organisera le Mondial-2017 avec l'Allemagne
STOCKHOLM (AFP)La candidature commune de l'Allemagne et de la France a été retenue pour l'organisation du Mondial-2017 de hockey sur glace, à l'issue d'un vote vendredi à Stockholm, en marge du Mondial 2013, co-organisé par la Suède et la Finlande.Le duo franco-allemand a été préféré par la Fédération internationale de hockey sur glace à une autre candidature commune, celle de la Lettonie et du Danemark.Les deux villes hôtes de la compétition, du 5 au 21 mai 2017, seront Cologne et Paris, avec pour la Lanxess Arena les matchs de la poule de l'Allemagne et au Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy ceux …
17 May 2013, Orange Ki News ?
ESA-EU: Exemption Obtained for the Export of 2000 Tones of Canned Tuna
Maurice has granted an exemption for the export of additional volume of 2 000 tonnes of canned tuna to the countries of the European Union (EU). This development was discussed at this week's meeting between the ACP countries in the region of Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) signed the interim Economic Partnership Agreement with the EU, held in Mauritius this week.
17 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Africa Competitiveness Report: 16% of Vulnerable Employment in Mauritius, According to World Bank
According to the World Competitiveness Report, the World Economic Forum (WEF) World Bank focuses on Africa. Mauritius is ranked second in Africa, after South Africa. Our country is in the top 3 of 12 Africans pillars identified by the WEF in compiling this report.
17 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Sunkai/WhiteDot : Wrapping-Up De La 1Re Étape De L’enquête
Après sept semaines d’enquête, principalement au niveau du Central CID, le dossier des arnaques financières avec un préjudice atteignant probablement la barre des Rs 2 milliards, passera à une nouvelle étape à partir de la fin de cette semaine.
17 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Penalty Points: He Wants to Appeal Against Ticket that Brings Him Two Points
V.M., a resident of Flacq, is reassembled. Two days after the introduction of the penalty point, he pays for. The system is still being debated since last Friday. Caught out, VM today would challenge the ticket. Unfortunately, he no longer has any use. He tells us his misadventure.
17 May 2013, motors.mega.mu