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Moneylenders: Easy Money ... Price to Pay

They lend money at interest rates above the statutory rate. Usurers, known as 'loan sharks' are often unscrupulous people who take advantage of the misfortunes of others to fill their pockets. However, despite the warnings of the authorities, many Mauritians are trapped.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Money Laundering: "Queen of Plaine Verte" Arrested

Naserah Bibi Vavra (35), better known as "the queen of Plaine Verte" and whose name was mentioned in the case Gro Derek, was arrested Monday after an investigation by the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC ) for money laundering.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

"Necessary" According to the Minister: Sex Education in School from January 2014

The educational landscape welcome new material in September 2014. "Just like other subjects, sex education will be taught in their own right," said the Minister of Education.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

National Lottery: Government Earn Rs 741 Million

The revenue that the government will collect through the National Lottery around the Rs 741 million this year. This is at least the forecast of the Ministry of Finance.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Grand Baie: Collision Between Two Boats Injured Two

A collision between two boats made two wounded in the lagoon of Grand Baie on Saturday afternoon around 17 hours. A boat that was headed by a 64 year old man, living in Grand Bay, struck a pleasure boat. A couple who was on board was injured on impact.The couple was taken to hospital for treatment.

28 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

New Identity Card Delivered in October

At a cost of Rs 1.1 billion, the realization of the proposed new identity card making great strides. This new 'ID Card' will not only make life easier for citizens, but also increase the efficiency of the government bureaucracy.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

South Africa: Uncertainty Arises Over New Double Tax Treaty with Mauritius

Changes to the double tax treaty between South Africa and Mauritius are bound to cause uncertainty among local multinationals that had registered their businesses in the Indian Ocean island.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

The Job Market Falls 44%

Job seekers still have a hard time because the job opportunities fell by 44% in the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2012. Figures compiled by the Ministry of Labour says it all: 6500 vacancies have been available since the beginning of the year to 38,000 applicants, more than 19,000 unemployed. To complicate matters, the outlook is more favorable.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Export: Identification of Alternative Markets Will Determine the Future

Apprehensive about the performance in the short and medium term because of the crisis in Europe

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

"Technical Default" Detected on 20 Speed Cameras: DPP Will Decide the Fate of 485 Motorists Flashed

New Speed Cameras operate only on a trial basis. This is the DPP will decide the fate of 485 motorists caught in violation for speeding since the operationalization of these devices on May 10.

28 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Orange Network: To Avoid Overload, New Equipment Installed

Mauritius Telecom (MT) has completed the installation of a "Subscriber Database Management System" (SDMS), which provides more capacity on the Orange mobile network. Thus, it will anticipate every situation of network congestion.

28 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Accidents: One Dead and Three Seriously Injured Since Friday

The road continues to claim victims. A resident of Cité Barkly, aged thirty years, succumbed to his injuries Friday. He had been admitted to the Dr Jeetoo May 4 hospital after suffering an accident. An autopsy by a forensic pathologist concluded that the death was due to sepsis. The day of the accident, the young man was on a motorcycle when he hit a resident of Beau Bassin and fell on asphalt.

28 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Prevoc : L’Abandon de la Prise en Charge Conjointe MITD-Collèges Souhaitée

Au sein des collèges et dans les centres du Mauritius Institute of Training and Development (MITD), tous s’accordent à dire que la prise en charge des cours pour les troisième et quatrième années d’étude de la filière Prevocational Education par deux organismes distincts et totalement différents dans leur structure de gestion est loin de donner des résultats satisfaisants à tous les niveaux.

27 May 2013, business.mega.mu

Speed Cameras Operational Again Tomorrow

It is this Tuesday, May 28, at noon, the Speed Cameras will start to flash motorists. This is shown by the authorities at a press briefing on Monday.

27 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Two Teens Arrested for Damaging Cars

They saw stones out of nowhere. Motorists complained last night, Sunday, May 26, for damage to their vehicle. Police Terre Rouge made arrests.

27 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

Miss Mauritius 2013: Candidates Are Revealed

The 44th edition of Miss Mauritius contest Saturday unveiled to the public its 12 candidates. The presentation took place at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in the Indian Ocean. The final is scheduled for June 29 at the J & J Auditorium in Phoenix. Sunday-The Weekly profiles the participants.

27 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

Le Mécanisme de la Fraude Massive de Cartes Bancaires

Les fraudeurs, c’est le cas de le dire, rivalisent de nos jours d’ingéniosité pour s’en mettre plein les poches.

27 May 2013, business.mega.mu

School Transport: Anil Bachoo Asked to Review the System

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure and Transport, Anil Bachoo, will review the system due to many problems faced by students lately busing.

27 May 2013, motors.mega.mu

World Cup 2014: MBC Will Broadcast all 64 Matches Live

Good news for football fans. 64 matches counting for the 2014 World Cup to be held in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014, will be broadcast on MBC.

27 May 2013, business.mega.mu