News Mauritius
Pampering pooches : A new business line
Small businesses that provide services to pet owners are booming. The affection that people hold for animals is creating opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to start up in the pet care sector, which now spans a wide range of services, from pet sitting and boarding, to pet therapy, training and grooming.…
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
The choice of 12th of March for Independence
News on Sunday, in its quest for truth and at putting historical events in their true perspective, has been able to obtain a precious document from a researcher and political analyst based in the UK on the choice of the 12th of March to celebrate the independence of Mauritius.
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Camels in Mauritius after 46 years of independence?
Cultivating sorghum rice and rearing camels in Mauritius may seem farfetched ideas but are already contemplated by farmers. After 46 years of independence, the country is still struggling to be self sufficient in staple food and imports have increased to MUR 47,200 billion. Is foreign competitive efficiency the disadvantage or…
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Hole story
DR JACK KEEL: Paul Bérenger went to see the hole?MR HIDING: Whose hole?
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Malaysia and Mauritius: Common economic visions
The Business Forum organised by the Board of Investment at Grand Baie has been hailed a success. The forum was attended by Malaysian Trade and Industry Minister Mustapha Mohamed and his delegation.
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Leena Sowambur – Expert in digital music business : “To be successful in the music industry, one needs investment”
Leena Sowambur is an established expert in digital music business. She has two music business degrees and ten years in digital marketing and PR. Founder of Positively Music, she has acquired considerable experience in this new but challenging field. She shares with News on Sunday her views on various issues…
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Homeowners going for lock-up-and-go lifestyle
Professionals in the real estate sector observe that middle aged people are ready to pay premium prices for secured residential complexes or apartments. A new lifestyle is getting popular, where the homeowner can simply lock-up for a week and not worry about security or mowing the lawn.
14 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ramgoolam and Bappoo scorn journalists
“Some journalists are operating under the command of ‘large capitalists’ who are trying all they can to ‘sabotage’ my government. If they look for it, they will get it.”
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
‘Humshakal’ film crew angers local fans
Get lost. No, this is not a dialogue from the ‘Humshakal’ movie, currently being shot in Mauritius. These two words were uttered by the film crew against local fans who were watching the shooting at Bagatelle shopping mall this week.
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ring Road : Shocked Bérenger sees double scandal
Shocking, frightening and catastrophic were the adjectives used by Paul Bérenger to describe the condition of the Ring Road at Pailles during a site visit on Wednesday.
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Confluences 2014: International Book Fair opens
The second edition of the International Book Fair kicked off on Thursday. Confluence 2014, as part of the celebrations of the National Day Celebrations, will be held until March 9 at the Swami Vivekananda, Pailles.
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Ring Road : The Mega Engineering Blunder
One year after the opening of the MUR 1.3 billion Ring Road, trouble knocks at the door. Authorities are keeping the justifications under wraps while the Opposition is hitting hard on the matter. Departing from gossips and hearsays about the Ring Road issues, News on Sunday delves into the more…
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Independence talk
DR JACK KEEL: Our country is celebrating its 46th Independence anniversary next week. Happy Independence Day!MR HIDING: Thank you. Happy Independence Day to you. We are also celebrating the 22nd anniversary of our Republic.
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
EM promotes Mauritius in Japan
Enterprise Mauritius is participating in FOODEX, an international food and beverage exhibition, which takes place this week in Makuhari Messe, Japan, from 4 to 7 March 2014. This is Enterprise Mauritius’ fourth participation in this event.
07 Mar 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Indian Court stays release of Gandhi killers
The Times of India announced that India’s Supreme Court put on hold the release of three convicts in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case and whose death sentence had been commuted to life term on Tuesday.
28 Feb 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Tertiary Education : losing ground in Mauritius?
Fingers are pointed at the tertiary education sector for various shortcomings. Students fear the validity of their degrees and certificates from some institutions that are battling controversies.
28 Feb 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Butchers at work
DR JACK KEEL: Have you heard the latest?MR HIDING: What? The Remake has at last finalized its list of candidates?
28 Feb 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Tariff Negotiations key part of Trade Agreements
Throughout the history of GATT and the World Trade Organisation, for more than 60 years, emphasis has been laid on tariff negotiations.
28 Feb 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Data Protection, a Must in Today’s Business
A workshop on the theme “Data Protection, a Must in Today’s Business” was held last week at Maritim Hotel, Balaclava.
28 Feb 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday
Couple nearly missed Rs 5 million jackpot
Naziman Bibi Sheik Chan and her husband Shakeel, residents of Vallée- Pitot, nearly missed pocketing their 5 million! They are the winners of the 199th Lotto draw held on August 24, 2013.
21 Feb 2014, Le Defi News on Sunday