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Real Estate: 16 Partners of SBM

State Bank of Mauritius Ltd (SBM) has launched the "SBM Home Loan", Monday, the SBM Tower in Port Louis. A first in Mauritius. This housing loan, valid until 31 December 2013, also includes discounts and exceptional gifts offered by 16 partners.

31 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Un policier mortellement renversé par un camion à Camp de Masque

Un policier âgé de 60 ans meurt dans un accident de la route. Il a été percuté par un camion alors qu’il était à moto sur la route royale à Camp de Masque.

31 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu

4 Fatal Accidents in 72 Hours

The island experienced a deadly weekend of road accidents with four fatalities recorded between Saturday and Monday.

31 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu

ID Cards: Cost of Rs 1.1 Billion Agreed on Singaporeans’ Proposal

The Private Notice Question (PNQ) was marked by numerous protests from the opposition. In response, the Minister Pillay Tassarajen tackled a former opposition politician to justify the abandonment of the first project cheaper.

31 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

India – Mauritius: Bilateral Tourism

Mauritius is known as a world-class holiday destination around the world. It is no secret that tourism is the cornerstone in the island’s economy.

31 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Moves to Stem Rising Road Carnage

Mauritius has introduced a penalty points system to help stem rising deaths from motor vehicle accidents.

30 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu

Indian Institutions in Mauritian Higher Education Landscape

The objective of the Ministry of Tertiary Education is to have 100, 000 foreign students in Mauritius by 2020 and the presence of several international institutions on the island in line with the Government’s vision. For the past two decades, several Indian educational institutions have also started functioning in Mauritius.

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Transition from Ipv4 to Ipv6: Despite Difficult Political Process

All parties are agreed on the need to move to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). But this process is difficult to implement. It is possible that government agencies are among the first to take the plunge.

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Tuning Show: Never Two without Three!

For the third consecutive year, The Mechant.com organizes Mauritius Tuning Show on 17 and 18 November at the Trianon Shopping Park. This year, members of the public will have the chance to get a car 'tuned' to the end of a draw on the tickets.

30 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu

Housing and Land: Land Registry Costs Rs 65 Million More

The new cadastre cost Rs 65 million more than Rs 550 million originally planned. Problems have also arisen between the government and the running of the project does not give full satisfaction.

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Terra of Mauritius Seeks $200 Million Sugar Expansion in Africa

Terra Mauricia Ltd. (TERA), a Mauritian investment company, plans to build or buy a third sugar factory in Africa at a cost of about $200 million as growth in its domestic market peaks.

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Manufacturing Sector Workers Welfare Fund: des Emprunts pour les Employés du Secteur Manufacturier

Le Manufacturing Sector Workers Welfare Fund Bill sera présenté à l’Assemblée nationale, ce mardi, en vue de remplacer de l’EPZ Labour Welfare Fund. La nouvelle institution qui sera créée octroiera des emprunts aux employés de ce secteur.

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

8 Ways to Experience Mauritius According to Indian Blogger

As a hotspot for honeymooners, the adventurous, cultural and culinary streaks of Mauritius often get lost behind postcards with five-star resorts and lovelorn couples. Here are 8 incredible ways to discover Mauritius from a new lens:

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Cruises: 900 Positions are Shipboard

Security guards, chefs, sous chefs, pastry chefs, waiters, receptionists, bartenders, valets, Spa therapists ... These are prestigious positions for which the ship looking for staff. In total, there are 900 positions to be filled.

30 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Commercial Seaweed Farm in Offing

The island will soon have a pilot commercial farm for seaweed. This will be part of the Seaweed Research Project by the Mauritius Research Council (MRC).

29 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius as ICT Hub

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the third pillar of the Mauritian economy, the others being sugar, textile, tourism and financial services.

29 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Road Killed Four People in Noon

A black weekend ... Four accidents were reported across the island, including three fatal.

29 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu

Port Development: Capacity for Larger Vessels from 2015

The container terminal at the port of the capital will accommodate the largest container ships in the world in 2015, with extensive work that will begin in early 2013.

29 Oct 2012, business.mega.mu

Transport: Bus Operators Reports Passengers Decrease

Revenues bus operators fell by 25% to 50% on certain routes. Reasons given: lack of passengers during peak hours and unfair competition vans 15 seats. They do not exclude the possibility of a go-slow if nothing is done to solve the problem of "brown van and taxi."

29 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu

Dean Ah-Chuen: "The State Must Send Strong Signal in Favour of Clean Cars"

With a substantial reduction in excise duties, electric cars are expected to sell for less than Rs 2 million and be more accessible, said Dean Ah-Chuen, director of ABC Motors.

29 Oct 2012, motors.mega.mu