Mauritius Mauritius

Festival International Kreol 2012 Under the Theme of "Nu Kreolite Lidantité"

The 7th edition of the Festival International Kreol will be held this week from 22 to 25 November 2012. The theme for this annual event is 'Nude Kreolite Lidantite'. Several activities are planned for four days, including the famous All Night Concert which will be marked by the presence of two international artists: Sir Samuel and Tairo.

20 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Tuning Show

For the third consecutive year, Le Mechant.com held its "Mauritius Tuning Show." It was held from November 17 to 18 in the parking lot of Trianon Shopping Park.

20 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

Africa Forward Together 2012: MCB Offers African Banks

The Mauritius Commercial Bank is organizing the fourth edition of Africa Forward Together. The event attracted 52 participants from 37 banks from 15 countries in Africa. The opportunity for the first bank in the country to showcase its ability to serve as a conduit for banking transactions in Africa.

20 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Flour has Prices 19% Higher as Current for 2013

The State Trading Corporation (STC) has launched an international tender for the import of flour white. However, this resulted in an offer that represents an increase of 19% from the current price per tonne.

19 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Deadly Weekend on our Roads: Output of Revellers Turns Drama in St. Paul

The carnage on our roads continues. During the weekend, five deaths were reported. Saturday, two victims died at Solitude and Tyack, respectively, while in the small hours of Sunday, an accident caused the death of three people in Phoenix.

19 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

Port: Anti-Corruption Commission Investigating 22 Alleged Corruption Cases

The Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating 22 cases of alleged corruption in the harbour. This follows a letter of termination by an employee.

19 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Young Man Found Dead in Curepipe

He was the victim of a hit and run. It is believed that the police after the discovery of the body of a 36 year old man at the roadside to Sivananda Street, Curepipe on Monday 19 November.

19 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

À l’Initiative De Radio Plus : Un Programme Spécial Vacances Pour Les Jeunes

Pour meubler les vacances des petits et des grands, la radio préférée des Mauriciens a mis en place un programme très alléchant à leur intention, du 19novembre au 15 décembre, au Trianon Shopping Park. Jeux, quiz, contes, compétition de danse… autant d’activités prévues pour des vacances d’enfer.

19 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Port Louis: When Heritage Crashes for Peddlers’ Benefit

Soon some 800 vendors will settle on the historic site that housed far, the premises of the Central Water Authority. Located near Victoria Station, this place is, it seems, a strategic location for merchants. Even forget the story told by these old stones dating from 1789.

19 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Post-Budget Effects: Products Are Less Expensive

The finance minister has abolished the VAT and customs duties on a list of products. Specifically, how Mauritians will they benefit? What are the new prices that are charged? Overview of these products are less expensive today.

18 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Accident Fatal A Beau-Bassin : L'acte De Bravoure D’un Policier

Il était en congé ce soir-là. Le policier Gilbert Chuttooa et son ami Mykel Rose, deux passionnés de grosses cylindrées, viennent de quitter la région de La-Tour-Koënig et roulent en direction de Beau-Bassin.

18 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

One Dead and Three Injured In Accident at Solitude

One dead and three wounded. This is the sad result of a road accident occurred at Solitude on Saturday 17 November.

18 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

Duty-Free: Controversy Surrounding Perfumes for Sale

The Mauritius Duty Free Paradise (MDFP) is blamed. Some customers argue that counterfeit perfumes are now on sale in the store at the airport. Management denies, saying that they are originals.

18 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Three Killed in Road Accident in Phoenix

Three people, aged between 35 and 55 years, died on Sunday morning on the main road from St. Paul in Phoenix. The police do not know the exact circumstances of the tragedy.

18 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

Cement Market : Necessity Of A Third Operator

"The entry of new operators is crucial to establish a fully competitive cement market," said Sean Ennis, executive director of the Competition Commission of Mauritius (CCM).

18 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Arrestation Injustifiée : Un Sudiste Traîne Le CP Et l’État En Justice

Mallick Feroze Bakerally est très remonté après son arrestation. Cela fait suite à un accident de la route survenu le 7 août 2010.

18 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

Municipal and Village: 6 Main Changes

Delimitation, the number of candidates, women's quota, eligibility, terms as councilor and reserve list of candidates. These are the six major changes that mark the December 2, village elections and municipal elections on December 9.

17 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Water Supply: Long Planned Cuts in the East

The water level of groundwater in the east of the country, has drastically declined. Some groundwater declined by more than 50%. Heavy rains are expected as late January and early February to allow groundwater to fill. Water supply is already disturbed in 15 localities from the east this weekend.

17 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu

Car-Jacking : une Nouvelle Forme de Criminalité

Les vols de voitures gagnent du terrain. Surtout dans le Nord. Rien qu’en une semaine, trois voitures ont été volées et une tentative de vol, a pu être déjouée. Mercredi, la police a arrêté quatre jeunes hommes suite à cette tentative. Si les enquêteurs les soupçonnent d'opérer en réseau, les présumés voleurs nient toute implication dans les autres cas.

17 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu

Road Safety Education Kicks Off in Primary in 2013

A new subject will be introduced in the school curriculum in 2013 at primary level. The aim is to initiate pupils to road safety issues and road signs and to make them more responsible on the roads as pedestrians and future drivers.

16 Nov 2012, motors.mega.mu