News Mauritius

PM vibrant appeal to UN Assembly

Addressing the 68th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York on Saturday 28 September, the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam said that the priorities of the world should focus on the elimination of extreme poverty, empowering women, giving more opportunities in terms of education and…

04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

‘Salon du Prêt-à-Partir’ a success

the ‘Salon du Prêt-à-Partir’ held from 27 to 29 September 2013 was a huge success. Organised by Events Plus, in collaboration with the Defi Media Group and Radio Plus, the event was a unique opportunity for thousands of Mauritians to live a three-day dream and to find out about exciting…

04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding

DR JACK KEEL: The senior citizens had their day the other day.MR HIDING: Yea. Every dog has his day. Why not the senior citizens?

04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

PTA Bank Opens Regional Office in Ebène

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, was officially inaugurated on Monday at the Blue Tower in Ebène by the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Mr Xavier-Luc Duval in the presence of the President and…

04 Oct 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Showkutally Soodhun : “Why MSM survived despite mighty odds”

It is quite a feat in Mauritius to see a split political party survive in the political arena. Political parties preceding the Labour party of 1936 were mainly oligarchic, that is, parties grouping rich proprietors and the bourgeoisie. Labour had its roots among the workers forming part of the voting…

27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

MMM councillors demand Jeetah’s resignation

The MMM councilors of Curepipe are demanding the resignation of the Minister of Tertiary Education, Dr Rajesh Jeetah. They demonstrated peacefully on Wednesday in Curepipe, where Rajesh Jeetah was attending a conference.

27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Mauritius entrepreneurs eye business opportunities in Ghana

entreprise Mauritius and its Ghana’s counterpart, the Ghana Investment Promotions Centre (GIPC) have last Thursday signed a trade and investment agreement, which will engender a rise in trade traffic between the two countries.

27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : The soul of commerce

DR JACK KEEL: Have you noticed the sudden surge of advertising in the media?MR HIDING: The media exist through advertising. Advertising is the lifeblood of the media, now and always.

27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Hindustan Motors to launch small car

Crisis-ridden Hindustan Motors, a C K Birla group company, is gearing up for the launch of a small car, CEO Uttam Bose announced on Tuesday.

27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

True Loto winner finally collects his winnings

VISHALSING T., the ‘real’ winner of the 201st Loto draw finally pocketed his gains on Wednesday. This 35-year-old resident of Curepipe visited the premises of the National Lottery on Wednesday after a call from the CID which confirmed that he could cash on his winning ticket. “It was a stressful…

27 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Mukesh Rughoo : Roof-gardening has a direct impact on food security

Mukesh Rughoo has more than 34 years of experience in research of crops of strategic importance such as sugar cane, potato, maize, pulses, onion, garlic, wheat, rice and other crops.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Dr Jack Keel and Mr Hiding : The legend lives on

DR JACK KEEL: Twenty-eighty years after his death, the Father of the Nation is still alive and kicking.MR HIDING: Legends never die.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Real Estate continues to dominate Foreign Direct Investment

MAURITIUS attracted a total of Rs 4.7 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first six months this year. Latest figures released by the Bank of Mauritius confirm the trend observed during the past few years that the real estate sector is driving the economy.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Road accidents: Identify the real causes

The press recently reported that French experts have advised the government to have drivers undergo medical fitness to drive in a bid to curb road accidents.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Father Henri Souchon passes away

THE FUNERAL of Father Henri Souchon, who passed away in his sleep last Friday night, at the age of 89, was held last Sunday. Family, friends, parishioners and dignitaries, including the Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam and the opposition leader, Alan Ganoo, were present at the Immaculée Conception Church in…

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Poster Graphics wins Africa SMME Award

POSTER graphics, a visual communication enterprise has been awarded the second prize at the Africa SMME Awards by the Africa Growth Institute.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Business Angel: Boosting Entrepreneurship

A Business Angel investor uses personal disposable finance and business or professional experience to invest in the growth of a small business, generally in start-up or early stage.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Credit Union: The alternative to banks for low financing

AT A time when banks are making record profits and customers are paying higher fees and commissions, many people are opting for alternative financial institutions that will help them save money. One such institution is the credit union.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Mauritius to curb dependency on fossil fuels

It fuels the world and makes it spin. Energy, widely needed in everyday life and in all fields, is giving the world a hard time as resources get depleted. Mauritius, in a bid to move from fossil fuels and find alternative sources of energy is opening its doors to new…

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday

Fake Loto winner arrested along with Loto official

STELLIO Antonio, the communications manager of the National Lottery, was arrested on Wednesday. He is suspected of having conspired with Peemal Gokhool, a ‘salesman’ of 30 years who claimed to be the holder of the winning ticket for the jackpot of Rs 28 million but which he had lost.

20 Sep 2013, Le Defi News on Sunday