Africa Mauritius
Emerging Markets Earn Stripes With Stars
Governments and tourism bodies in the MEA region are rolling out star rating programs to bring clarity and legitimacy to their burgeoning hotel markets.
30 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
10 of the Best Golf Courses in Africa (Mauritius Has 2 Places)
(CNN) -- For a reputedly impoverished continent, Africa has a remarkable number of golf courses -- 828 courses in 50 countries with a little more than half of those, 450, located in South Africa.
27 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
Eastern DRC: 130 Deaths in 24 Hours in Fighting
The current battle in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been 130 deaths in 24 hours, said Monday the Kinshasa government, the United Nations called ready to use "military force" to halt a rebel advance.
16 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
AACB: Maurice Welcomes African Central Banks
The Bank of Mauritius (BoM) will host the 19th to 23rd August at the Maritim Hotel, Balaclava, the 37th meeting of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB).
12 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
Service-Based Economy for Rwanda
Experts from the service sector met in Kigali on Monday for a two-day Service Investment Forum to discuss how to effectively grow a service-based economy as is Rwanda’s target for 2020.
12 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
CNBC Africa Opens 11th Office in Mauritius
CNBC (Consumer National Broadcast Corporation) Africa, the economic and financial news channel, conducted on Thursday 11 July at the opening of its office in Mauritius. This is the 11 th office of the South African chain in Africa.
11 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
Opportunities in Africa
The African continent is high on the agenda of investors. While the West is plunged into an economic crisis without end, Africa, a huge source of raw materials and housing a large emerging market for consumer remains the envy of the industry worldwide.
04 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu
ICT/BPO: Mauritius as the Basis for Investment in Africa
Together under one roof for potential investors to demonstrate their capabilities and potential of the country in terms of Information Technology and Communication (ICT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
27 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Under IMF Sponsorships, Africa Training Institute Starts in Mauritius
The Africa Training Institute launched this week in Mauritius its first training workshop. The International Monetary Fund has created this proceeding to develop the capacity of government officials in African countries in the formulation and implementation of macroeconomic and financial policies.
21 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
British Airways Increases Flights on the African Continent
From October 31, British Airways will add its flights to West Africa. This diversification occurs nine months after the company began operations on routes between Freetown, Monrovia and London.
20 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Frique/États-Unis : Forum de l’AGOA les 12 et 13 Août
Arvin Boolell dirigerait la délégation mauricienne à Addis Abeba
17 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
The IMF Recommends Caution for Mauritius
Create a dynamic global economy at different speeds. This is the issue of the report entitled "Regional Economic Outlook" published by the International Monetary Fund in May for sub-Saharan Africa. Growth remained strong in Africa in 2012, or 5%, the report said. According to projections, the overall output growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to reach 5.4% in 2013 and 5.7% in 2014.
09 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu
Google's Excellent Plan To Bring Wireless Internet To Developing Countries
The WSJ is reporting that Google GOOG -1.1% is working on various technologies to bring wireless internet access to a number of developing countries.
28 May 2013, business.mega.mu
African Union Welcomes the Decision of Mauritius to Grant 50 Scholarships for Africans
The 50 granting of university scholarships to African countries by Mauritius was one of the topics discussed by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, in his speech at the opening ceremony marking the 50 th anniversary of the African Union in Addis Ababa.
27 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
Businesses Forecast Jobs Growth in East Africa
The latest Regus Business Confidence Index reveals that 92% of East African businesses are planning to increase or maintain headcount in 2013. The survey of more than 26,000 businesses across 90 countries highlighted a strong emphasis on recruiting more sales and marketing staff in East Africa.
10 May 2013, business.mega.mu
Bramer Bank Nominated for the African Banker Awards 2013
Regional recognition is emerging for Bramer Bank with his nomination for the African Banker Awards 2013 category 'Financial Inclusion'.
30 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
Power to the People (for a Profit)
Many companies have tried to bring sustainable solar power to Africa. Azuri Technologies is one of the few to succeed.
29 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
IOC Organizes An International Conference For Regional Air Strategy
The IOC will organize the 2nd and 3rd May in Port Louis a major international conference on air services in the region. The Secretary-General, Jean Claude de l'Estrac, believes it is time to implement a regional approach in the field of aviation.
24 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu
Simon Freemantle: "Mauritius Certainly Can Be the 'Gateway' to the East Africa"
South Africa is positioned as a 'gateway' for Southern Africa, providing good access in terms of logistics. Mauritius, meanwhile, can certainly become a 'gateway' for East Africa, including financial services. This will be a pretty serious competition for South Africa.
17 Apr 2013, business.mega.mu