News Mauritius
Team SYNthesis : Developing Future Leaders …
Team SYNthesis (Mauritius & Africa) Ltd, in collaboration with the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM), is holding its 5th Annual Leadership Gala Dinner at the Meridien Hotel, Pointe-aux-Piments today 25th October 2013. The President of the Republic Mr. Kailash Purryag will be the Guest of Honour at the annual gathering…
25 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
CPE 2013 – Exams botched by bullying incidents
The exams for the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) 2013, contrary to previous years, recorded several acts of bullying on school premises.
25 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Six friends win Loto
Six residents of Albion never believed that their friendship would have brought them millions of rupees. Four policemen, a carpenter and an employee of the Mauritius Telecom will share the whooping sum of Rs 14,145,647, half of the jackpot of the 207th draw of the National Lottery.
25 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Wheat cultivation a reality in Mauritius
The Mauritius Research Council is presently involved in an experimental Wheat Cultivation Project. The field trials under Phase I were initiated in June 2012, with the evaluation of six wheat varieties at three sites.
25 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Banking made perfect - Barclays Bank launches Premier Banking
Numerous topics based on innovation in the finance and banking sector were discussed at a press conference held yesterday at Barclays House, Cybercity. Along with the presentation of ‘Premier Banking’, a new service being offered, Barclays Bank Mauritius Limited also introduced its newly appointed Consumer Director Jeremy Stockdale.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
World Food Day : Towards sustainable food systems
The ‘World Food Day’ is observed every year on 16 October, the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This year the focus is on “Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition” and in that context, the Ministry of…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Targeting Africa : The “Big 5”
In Africa, when we talk of the Big 5, we refer to five of the most difficult animals to hunt in the black continent, namely the lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard, and the rhinoceros. Since most of these game animals are now endangered, the term Big 5 is…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Views and suggestions on the 2013-14 budget
I am neither an Economist nor a Budget Specialist; it is not within my field of expertise. However, as an individual who happens to possess some lucidity and common-sense, I would like to share some views on the future budget of Mauritius.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Second consecutive African Award for Duval
Xavier-Luc Duval, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development has for the second consecutive year been conferred upon the best Finance Minister of Africa Award by The Africa Investor.
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Atmospheric dementia
DR JACK KEEL: Our Met Services predict nothing good for the coming summer?MR HIDING: Why, it promises a lot of warmth and sunshine, doesn’t it?
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
30 candles for the MSM : Forward for Change
The Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) meets in congress at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre this Sunday to celebrate its 30th anniversary. It is time for the founder father of the party, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, to walk down memory lane and for his son and leader of the party, Pravind…
18 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Opinion : Paying rates doesn’t need to be taxing!
Following the promulgation of the New Local Government Act 2011, the boundaries of most towns have been reviewed. The jurisdiction of the Municipal Council of Port Louis, for example, now extends to the regions of Pailles, Montebello and Sorèze, which were formerly under the administration of the Black River District…
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
The ID Card debate : When the Opposition shoots itself!
The introduction of the new Identity Card system has sparked debates and even prompted a citizen, Dr Raja Madhewoo, to seek a Court injunction against the card Implementation process. Whilst most of the protests were initially carried out by social activists, the Opposition joined the bandwagon only recently, seemingly after…
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Gunther and Otto discover Mauritius
GUNTHER Holtorf, a 76-year old German who has visited over 200 countries with his Mercedes Benz G Wagon nicknamed “Otto”, is currently in Mauritius with his famous vehicle.
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : Waging war against low wages
DR JACK KEEL: Some employees have been blessed with a salary increase.MR HIDING: Some?
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
LAVIMS on firm ground
In line with budget vision to harness ICT to bring innovation and effectiveness in doing business, the Ministry of Land and Housing has put in place a very complex but secure information system which is known as LAVIMS (Land Administration Valuation and Information Management System).
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Moving data, not people : Disentangling from the bureaucratic maze
Lengthy procedures, absence of clear guidelines, lack of common sense from bureaucrats, tedious paperwork, long waiting time, limited serving staff, and to top it all, the absolute need to appear in person!
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Alitalia faces fuel warning
Alitalia risks having its fuel supplies cut off as the company struggles to avert a financial crisis. Italian oil company ENI said it could not keep supplying fuel if the airline failed to raise fresh finance.
11 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
Digital dreams getting a closer taste of reality
We have heard of world famous names like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Michael Dell’ giants who have changed technology with great leaps forward. The passion to bring meaningful changes in information technology is found in people nearer home and we are yet to be stunned at how they are…
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday
MPC keeps Repo Rate at 4.65%
The Key Repo Rate has been maintained at 4.65 per cent per annum following a meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Mauritius held in Port Louis on Monday.
04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday