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RDC: résultats de la présidentielle à nouveau reportés, tension à Kinshasa
KINSHASA (AFP) L'annonce du résultat de la présidentielle en République démocratique du Congo, initialement prévue mardi et reportée à jeudi, a une nouvelle fois été repoussée, à vendredi, de quoi alimenter les soupçons envers la Commission électorale (Céni), déjà accusée de manquer de transparence."Nous devons comparer si les résultats reçus sur procès-verbaux correspondent à ceux reçus par valise satellite. C'est un travail énorme et nous devons le faire pour assurer la crédibilité et la conformité des chiffres que nous allons communiquer", a justifié devant la presse le président de la Céni, le pasteur Daniel Ngoy Mulunda.Depuis le 2 décembre, le …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Visa Mauritius Educates Customers On Expenses
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) has underlined that domestic debt amounted to Rs 52,955.3 million in October owing to regular purchases and construction projects.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Michael Ondaatje, Ben Okri, David Remnick At Jaipur Lit Fest
Sri Lankan-born novelist Michael Ondaatje, Pakistani writer Fatima Bhutto, Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri and New Yorker editor David Remnick are among the big names on the literary high street who will grace the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival 2012 on January 20-24.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Rs 85 M pour Réasphalter des Routes en 2012
Le ministère des Infrastructures publiques va dépenser gros l'année prochaine pour réasphalter plusieurs routes à travers le pays.
09 Dec 2011, motors.mega.mu
Démarrage du projet RES Alamanda Garden
La cérémonie de pose de la première pierre du projet RES, Alamanda Garden, a eu lieu à Pointe-aux-Piments le jeudi 8 décembre. Alamanda Garden est un ensemble résidentiel haut de gamme qui s’étend sur 20 hectares. Le site est situé à proximité du village de pêcheurs de Pointe-aux-Piments. Alamanda Garden nécessitera un investissement de Rs. 4 milliards. Le projet Alamanda Garden comprend 171 villas, 179 appartements et duplex, un restaurant panoramique, des piscines privées, facilites sportives mais aussi une avenue commerciale - la 5th Avenue. Ce complexe commercial sera ouvert à tous les mauriciens et pas uniquement qu’aux résidents de …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Phoenix Beverages certifiée FSSC 22000
Antoine Likound, Country Manager pour Coca-Cola, Gérard Merle, responsable de l’unité de production, Richard Wooding, CEO de Phoenix Beverages et Daniel Julie, Systems & Services Certification Manager chez SGS La Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 a été octroyée à Phoenix Beverages qui devient ainsi la première entreprise à Maurice à recevoir la plus haute certification internationale pour la sécurité alimentaire. Une cérémonie a été organisée le jeudi 8 décembre en vue de la remise de cette certification. C’est plus précisément l’unité de production de boissons gazeuses et eau de table de Phoenix Beverages qui a reçu cette certification. Cette …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Local Govt Bill voted amid protest
The new Local Government Bill was voted after a long stormy session, which lasted till the early hours of Thursday morning. Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam told the House that the present bill has sealed the loopholes that existed in the laws of 1989 and 2003. While the minister of Local Government, Hervé Aimée was [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Abolition of Taxes on Imports - The Shoe Manufacturers Fear the Death of Their Industry
The abolition of customs duties on footwear causes concern among some manufacturers.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
‘Film framework to be effective from January 2012’
The 4th World Telugu Conference, organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Culture with the support of various Telugu associations, in collaboration with the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in Andhra Pradesh, is being held from December 8 to 10 at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC). Speaking at the opening [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Two investment professionals bag CFA title
Two local investment professionals, Rajeev Lalsing and Sharona Rambocus recently earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation after three years of study. They are both members of the Society of Financial Analysts of Mauritius (SFAM), the local member society of CFA Institute. The latter is the global association for investment professionals. It administers the [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Young businessman shares success story
Investing in Mauritius is the challenge taken by Gaurav Bhansali, the director general of Square Spot (Mauritius) Ltd. For six years, this company has been in Mauritius and Kodak provides the latest technology printing. Settling in the country and becoming a leader in high-quality prints, require significant investments. When was Square Spot Ltd established in [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Visa Mauritius educates customers on expenses
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) has underlined that domestic debt amounted to Rs 52,955.3 million in October owing to regular purchases and construction projects. In relation to this, Visa Mauritius, a worldwide society specialising in payment technologies is consolidating its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme with the financial education of the customer as top priority. [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Valayden claims doctor patient confidentiality
Murder accused Sanjeev Nunkoo’s confession to Dr Sudesh Kumar Gungadin was the focus of attention at the District Court of Pamplemousses on Thursday. Nunkoo had confessed to the murder of Hélène Lam Po Tang to Gungadin on November 2, 2010. Defence lawyer Rama Valayden believes that Nunkoo’s statements were made in “the sphere of patient [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Aly Lazer against lottery
The sale of lottery tickets is one of the services provided by Mauritius Post, just like other operators around the world. This was stated by Roshan Soomoodra, brand and communication manager of Mauritius Post, following protests by Association des travailleurs sociaux de Maurice (ATSM). “The sale of lottery tickets (Lottery Verte) is part of the [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Teaching aids presented for teaching Bhojpuri
The Ministry of Education and Human Resources, in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI), has launched a programme to use paedagogical materials for Bhojpuri classes for Standard 1. The event was attended by minister Dr Vasant Bunwaree on Thursday at the MGI auditorium in Moka. Bhojpuri will be taught in Standard 1 from next [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Ministry to step up control on food outlets
With the end of year festivities approaching, the crackdown operations on food outlets will be intensified. The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life has decided to take action against those who do not meet hygiene standards. “Food poisoning incidents have became a regular news headline during the last few months. Food safety and hygiene [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Spotlight on India, Mauritius DTAA
The Society of Financial Analysts Mauritius (SFAM), in collaboration with the Financial Services Commission (FSC), held a roundtable on ‘Engine of growth for Mauritius: India and Africa…risks and opportunities’ on Thursday at FSC House, Ebène. Present on this occasion was the chairman of International Financial Services Limited, Rama Sithanen, whose speech was on the India [...]
09 Dec 2011, The Independent Daily
Reunion: Roland Garros Airport is in Progress
Despite a tight schedule, the airport Roland Garros will launch over the next two years development work of the runway and extension of the terminal. An investment of 110 million euros that will improve traffic flow and the A380.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu
Commander et faire livrer vos livres à travers la Mauritius Post Ltd
La commande et la livraison des livres de la Forme I à VI pourra désormais se faire à travers le service postal au niveau local. Ce service innovateur a effectivement été lancé par la Mauritius Post Ltd, en collaboration avec la librairie Antara. Le principe Pour commander vos livres, il vous suffit seulement de présenter la liste reçue de l’établissement scolaire au bureau de poste le plus proche et de confirmer votre commande. La commande faite pourra être récupérée dans les 48 heures qui suivent, sous réserve de la confirmation de votre commande par la librairie Antara et dans la …
09 Dec 2011, Orange Ki News ?
PME – Zoom sur l’accès aux Finances
Le problème de l’accès aux finances est souvent décrié par les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME). Le ministre a voulu y remédier à travers le SME Finance Scheme.
09 Dec 2011, business.mega.mu