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People want municipal elections: Salim Muthy
The spokesperson of the Muslim Common Front, Salim Muthy has announced that a demonstration will be staged on the streets in Port Louis on September 15 to pressurise the government to hold well-overdue municipal elections. In a phone conversation with The Independent, Muthy said that the aim is to urge all citizens to come together [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
DCL to launch 4G network
Data Communication Ltd (DCL) is the latest Internet service provider on the Mauritian market, with the announcement on Friday of the launch in October of its 4G network named ALICE (Activate a Life of Innovation, Communication and Entertainment). ALICE was unveiled in the presence of the Finance minister Xavier Luc Duval, and the minister of [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Muthy asks ICAC to
The president of the Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC), Dr Farhad Aumeer has come down heavily on the chairman of the National Hadj Council, Reza Issack for his report. In a press meet held on Friday, he dissociated himself from the mounting debt of Rs 108 million as pointed out in the report drafted by the [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
‘Rezistans ek Alternativ has led many people astray’
‘Rezistans ek Alternativ’ has led many people astray. The leader of the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), Paul Bérenger was speaking at their weekly press conference on Saturday in Port Louis. He explained: “The ruling party neither condemns the Best Loser System nor the fact that candidates should declare their community.” The MMM leader believes that [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Plots near schools to provide leisure facilities
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources is envisaging buying plots of lands near schools to provide leisure and recreational activities for welfare of the students. The plots of lands will be used to construct playgrounds, gymnasiums and garden among others. Speaking to The Independent, minister of Education Vasant Bunwaree stated that the objective is [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
CEU denounces series of injustices
The Casino Employees Union (CEU) through its president Jayen Moorghen gave an overview of the chaotic situation prevailing in the casinos of Mauritius. The union executive members highlighted that most of the casinos’ employees are demoralised. They are asking that the relevant authorities talk to management, otherwise they will take to the streets. A petition [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
Ministry plans to start recycling of electronic waste
The government has launched a tender for the recycling services of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). “Currently, there is no management plan prepared for this type of waste,” a high ranked officer from the Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands told The Independent. He added that for the time being only the [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
2 suspects seek immunity in exchange for info
Following the confessions of taxi driver Asish Dayal, two other members of Gros Dereck narcotics network prison moral instructor Moosa Beeharry and Mauritius Trochetia steward Hayeshan Madarbacus have come forward during their interrogation over the weekend to testify against their leader in exchange for immunity. Until now Dayal was the only witness in the case [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
50 year old found dead in Rodrigues
The Port Mathurin Criminal Investigation Division (CID) had opened an enquiry following the discovery of the body of a man in La Ferme Waterfall in Rodrigues on Sunday. The victim Noel St Pierre aged 50 was an inhabitant of Montagne du Sables and was reported missing since Saturday. According to sources, the victim bore multiple [...]
09 Sep 2012, The Independent Daily
France's qualifying debut a 'good match' - Zidane
LE HAVRE, France (AFP)Ex-France playmaker Zinedine Zidane said France had played a "good match" in notching up a 1-0 victory over Finland in their opening qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil."It was a good match, simply because Les Bleus won," Zidane said at a press conference marking the 140th anniversary of Le Havre AC -- the oldest club in France, for which a veterans match has been organised against some Real Madrid old boys."You have to give a little bit of time to the coach to put everything in place," he said of Didier Deschamps, for …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Tuerie de Chevaline: la fillette de 7 ans est sortie du coma artificiel
ANNECY (AFP)La fillette de 7 ans rescapée de la tuerie de Chevaline, en Haute-Savoie, est sortie du coma artificiel dimanche, tandis que sa soeur cadette est rentrée en Grande-Bretagne, a-t-on appris auprès du procureur de la République à Annecy."La petite fille est sortie du coma artificiel, mais elle est sous sédatifs et n'est donc toujours pas audible", a déclaré à l'AFP Eric Maillaud.Sa soeur de 4 ans, Zeena, est "arrivée en Grande-Bretagne à l'heure du déjeuner", a-t-il par ailleurs indiqué. L'enfant devait être accompagnée de membres de sa famille.L'aînée, Zainab, est considérée par les enquêteurs comme un témoin essentiel du …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Cyclisme/Tour d'Espagne: victoire finale d'Alberto Contador
MADRID (AFP)L'Espagnol Alberto Contador (Saxo-Bank) a remporté dimanche le Tour d'Espagne, l'Allemand John Degenkolb (Argos-Shimano) s'adjugeant lui la 21e et dernière étape de l'édition 2012 entre Cercedilla et Madrid (115 km).Contador, 29 ans, renoue ainsi avec la victoire, un mois seulement après son retour d'une suspension de deux ans pour un contrôle antidopage positif au clenbutérol sur le Tour de France 2010.
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Bundesliga promises action after bullied footballer quits
BERLIN (AFP)The German Football League (DFL) is planning new measures to protect footballers from violent fans after Kevin Pezzoni quit Cologne having been repeatedly bullied and threatened by the club's supporters."In the first instance, the clubs will gather together all the measures which have been taken against fans and look at what additional steps can help quickly, such as the latest video technology and training of extra enforcement officers," DFL president Reinhard Rauball told German magazine Focus."In future we will not tolerate expressions of violence and threats."Pezzoni, 23, had his Cologne contract cancelled by mutual consent ten days ago after …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
EXCLUSIF AFP - La Serbie dit avoir un témoin du trafic d'organes au Kosovo
BELGRADE (AFP)La justice serbe dispose d'un témoin affirmant avoir participé au trafic présumé d'organes prélevés sur des Serbes durant le conflit du Kosovo, dont est accusée la guérilla kosovare, affaire qui fait l'objet d'une enquête internationale, a déclaré dimanche à l'AFP le procureur serbe chargé des crimes de guerre."Nous avons une personne qui témoigne sur une procédure médicale, faite dans le nord de l'Albanie, portant sur des prélèvements d'organes sur des Serbes enlevés durant le conflit de 1998-99 au Kosovo" entre la guérilla indépendantiste albanaise kosovare et les forces serbes, a affirmé le procureur Vladimir Vukcevic.Il a précisé que le …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
German attack told to step up against Austria
BERLIN (AFP)Germany's star-studded attack has been told to convert more chances in front of goal when they take on Austria in Vienna on Tuesday in their second World Cup qualifying match.The Germans laboured to a 3-0 win over minnows Faroe Islands in Hanover on Friday with two goals from Mesut Ozil and one from Mario Goetze to top Group C, but Joachim Loew's side can expect a tougher challenge in Vienna."We need to play with more consistency and authority than we did against the Faroe Islands," said Loew with Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium sold out."The Austrians sense their chance to …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Religion: juifs et musulmans manifestent à Berlin pour la circoncision
BERLIN (AFP)Plusieurs centaines de manifestants en majorité juifs mais aussi musulmans et chrétiens se sont rassemblés dimanche à Berlin pour protester contre une décision judiciaire rendant le rite religieux de la circoncision passible de poursuites pénales.Parmi les quelque 500 manifestants, certains étaient drapés dans des drapeaux israéliens, d'autres portaient les habits traditionnels des juifs orthodoxes pour ce rassemblement sur la place Bebel, connue à l'époque nazie pour les autodafés de livres, qui y avaient été organisés.Une banderole brandie par les protestataires accusait l'Allemagne de redevenir un "pouvoir colonial", a constaté un correspondant de l'AFP.En juin, le tribunal de grande instance …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
F1: Hamilton gagne le GP d'Italie devant Pérez et Alonso
MONZA (Italie) (AFP)Le Britannique Lewis Hamilton (McLaren), parti en pole position, a remporté dimanche le Grand Prix d'Italie, 13e manche du Championnat du monde de Formule 1, devant le Mexicain Sergio Pérez (Sauber) et l'Espagnol Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), toujours leader.C'est la 3e victoire d'Hamilton cette saison, après le GP du Canada en juin et le GP de Hongrie fin juillet. Elle lui permet de se replacer dans la course au titre, alors qu'Alonso conforte son avance grâce aux abandons en fin de course des deux pilotes Red Bull, l'Allemand Sebastian Vettel et l'Australien Mark Webber."C'est fantastique de gagner ici", a …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Terry ruled out of Ukraine clash
LONDON (AFP)John Terry has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday after failing to recover from the ankle injury he suffered in Friday's win over Moldova.Terry damaged his ankle in the first half in Chisinau and aggravated the problem when he landed awkwardly after the break, but the Chelsea defender initially refused to come off as England had already used all their substitutes.He was eventually forced off in the closing minutes and England manager Roy Hodgson admitted after the match that he was keeping his fingers crossed that Terry hadn't caused further damage by playing …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Nigeria set for Cup of Nations comeback
JOHANNESBURG (AFP)Fallen giants Nigeria are poised to reach the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations despite being held 2-2 by Liberia this weekend in a final round qualifier.After Omega Roberts put the Lone Stars ahead on eight minutes in Paynesville, the Super Eagles responded quickly through goals from Emmanuel Igiebor and Ikechukwu Uche.But the Nigerians could not hold their lead and Jabateh Oliseh levelled midway through the second half on a difficult pitch surface due to heavy pre-match rain.The teams clash again in Nigeria during October and it would be a shock if the two-time champions failed to maximise home advantage …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Top 14: Toulon prend les commandes, Grenoble en redemande
PARIS (AFP)Toulon a pris les commandes du Top 14 de rugby samedi lors de la 4e journée, suivi par Biarritz, Toulouse et la surprenante équipe de Grenoble, tandis que le Stade Français et Agen ont montré de nouveaux signes de faiblesse inquiétants après moins d'un mois de compétition.Clermont clôt la 4e journée dimanche (21h00) avec la réception du Racing.. Toulon sur le pont. Après trois succès introductifs hors de ses bases, Toulon n'a pas manqué son premier rendez-vous à domicile dans son stade Mayol rafraîchi (14.500 places). Cinq essais et une victoire bonifiée face à Bordeaux-Bègles (42-12) permettent aux Varois …
09 Sep 2012, Orange Ki News ?