Africa Mauritius
Two Americans Stricken With Deadly Ebola Virus in Liberia
An American doctor and an aid worker working for two charitable groups fighting Ebola in Liberia have both become infected with the deadly virus, one of the groups confirmed on Sunday.
28 Jul 2014, business.mega.mu
American Doctor in Liberia Infected With Ebola
An American doctor trying to quell the Ebola outbreak in Liberia is now infected with the virus, the organization for which he works said.
27 Jul 2014, business.mega.mu
Global Innovation Index 2014: Maurice Est le Premier Pays Innovant Subsaharien
Maurice se démarque dans le secteur de l’innovation si l’on en croit le classement du ‘Global Innovation Index 2014’ de l’Organisation mondiale de la propriété intellectuelle (WIPO), publié vendredi dernier.
24 Jul 2014, business.mega.mu
Port-Louis Devient Plus Chère pour les Expatriés
Maurice grimpe de 13 places dans la dernière édition de l’International Cost of Living Survey de l’institut Employment Conditions Abroad (ECA).
30 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
Epidémie d’Ebola: 15 Chefs d’Etats Absents du Sommet de l’Union Africaine
Environ 337 habitants de Guinée, Sierra Leone et Liberia sont décédés de la fièvre hémorragique depuis janvier, selon l’Organisation mondiale de la santé.
26 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
West Africa Ebola Epidemic Is 'Out of Control'
MSF warns that doctors are struggling to contain second wave of disease in region amid poor monitoring and communication
26 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
Global Peace Index 2014 : Maurice le Pays le Plus Pacifique d’Afrique
L’Institut pour l’économie et la paix (IEP) vient de publier le Global Peace Index (GPI) 2014. L’île Maurice figure en tête de liste des pays africains et se retrouve à la 24e place à l’échelle mondiale.
24 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
Ekiti Election: Fayemi Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Fayose
The incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, believes that the will of the people of Ekiti State transcends his political ambition to earn a second term in office.
24 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
“Manque de Considération Pour le Marché Africain”
Les grandes entreprises du textile mauriciennes se focalisent plus sur l’Europe et les Etats-Unis, leurs deux marchés principaux, que sur l’Afrique.
07 Jun 2014, business.mega.mu
DBM in Africa: Operators Sceptics
Development Bank of Mauritius (DBM) will expand its activities in Africa and in the region. The decision to explore the African market is credible? Opinions differ.
22 Apr 2014, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Does Not Recognize the Saharawi Republic
In recent weeks, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, also known as Western Sahara is no longer recognized by Maurice. In one filed by the Department of Foreign Affairs to the library of Parliament written answer, it is explained that this change of attitude "does not call into question the continued support of Mauritius to the right of the gratitude of the people of Western Sahara".
22 Apr 2014, business.mega.mu
Mauritius Ranked First in African Index on Economic Transformation
Mauritius was ranked first in the African Index on Economic Transformation and Depth, the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) showed Tuesday in its latest report.
07 Mar 2014, business.mega.mu
Mauritius: Africa's Next Financial Services Hub?
It’s worth taking note of Mauritius’s move to position itself as an attractive destination for financial services. With a population of just 1.3 million, the island boasts 21 banks, including such global names as HSBC, Standard Chartered, Barclays, Deutsche Bank and South Africa’s own Investec and Standard Bank.
28 Jan 2014, business.mega.mu
Direct South Sudan Peace Talks Begin
Direct peace talks have begun between the South Sudanese government and rebel forces for the first time since a recent escalation in violence, despite reports of renewed fighting across several parts of the country.
06 Jan 2014, business.mega.mu
Renegade Forces Capture Key South Sudan State Capital; UN Evacuates Juba
South Sudan's central government lost control of the capital of a key oil-producing state Sunday, the military said, as renegade forces loyal to a former deputy president seized more territory in fighting that has raised fears of full-blown civil war in the world's newest country.
23 Dec 2013, business.mega.mu
Kilele Africa: Mauritius Welcomes African Economic Policymakers
The country is preparing to host an international summit to promote business in Africa: Africa Kilele 2013.
23 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu
Les Dirigeants de Trois Importantes Firmes Africaines Visitent Maurice
Les principaux dirigeants des compagnies africaines associées au groupe British American Investment, étaient à Maurice cette semaine pour des consultations de haut niveau.
17 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu
Africa Rising: Many Business Opportunities but Challenges Also ...
Multisectoral opportunities arise for investors in Africa, but the challenges and investment risks at the continental level are also numerous.
10 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu
IFCS: The Southern African Officials Discuss "Tax Collection"
The exchange of information in order to optimize the system for collecting tax revenue and trade facilitation were the focus of discussions, Mauritius, officials of the tax administration in several countries in southern Africa. It was on the occasion of a workshop organized by the Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center South, body set up by the International Monetary Fund and whose headquarters are in Mauritius.
08 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu
Targeting Africa : The “Big 5”
In Africa, when we talk of the Big 5, we refer to five of the most difficult animals to hunt in the black continent, namely the lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard, and the rhinoceros. Since most of these game animals are now endangered, the term Big 5 is more frequently used by safari tour operators. We are not going to talk of animals here but of the “Big 5” economies in Africa.
22 Oct 2013, business.mega.mu