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6Oct

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Mauritius News, Real Estate

BBC Lifestyle’s new property-reality series, Listing Mauritius offers viewers a glimpse into breathtaking Mauritian properties

Listing Mauritius cast left to right: Nawsheen Herburrun, Grahame Diedericks, Mridula Sembhoo, Manon Duez, Rinie Boshoff, Samuel Alladee, Viviane Jeetah. Following the success of Listing Jozi and Listing Cape Town, BBC Studios’ lifestyle channel in Africa, BBC Lifestyle, brings you a brand-new series - Listing Mauritius. The 10-part series starts on Wednesday 16th October at 20:00, exclusively on BBC Lifestyle, DStv Channel 174. Episodes will be repeated Thursdays at 17:00 and available on DStv catch-up. Mauritius is known for its breathtaking beaches, luxury resorts, amazing tropical weather and diverse culture, but over the past few years, the island has fast become a haven for foreign property investors from all over the world, including South Africa. “We have been mesmerised by the ...

25Jul

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Events, Mauritius News

Mauritius is the mission of the documentary

In 2019, Mauritius witnessed one of the biggest international acts, Major Lazer, to ever perform on the island. This is the story of the people who made it possible, an insider’s view of the challenges faced to put Mauritius on the international music map. The footage captured looks at everything from the conception of the event down to the production of the event as well as unexpected challenges along the way. Unknowingly, this would be the last blockbuster event before the pandemic. This is their story. Mauritius was the mission, music was the weapon. About Adrenaline Factory Founded in 2015, Adrenaline Factory is a Communications Agency offering 360-degree marketing, branding & communication strategies and implementation services as well as events management services. A sh...

3Apr

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Business, Mauritius News

Adenia Closes Fifth Flagship Fund Oversubscribed at $470M

Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has successfully closed its fifth fund, Adenia Capital V (the “Fund”, “AC(V)” or “Fund V”) at its $470 million hard cap. The Fund, which was significantly oversubscribed, attracted commitments from new and existing investors globally. Fund V continues Adenia’s long-term investment strategy of making control investments in medium-sized companies across Africa with proven business models that demonstrate ample room for operational and ESG improvements. The Fund is sector-agnostic with financial services, agribusiness, renewable energy, consumer goods, telecommunications, healthcare and education, business services, light manufacturing, and specialty distribution as areas of particular focus....

Relax In A Tropical Paradise At FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAURITIUS AT ANAHITA

21Jun

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Africa Travel, Mauritius News

Relax In A Tropical Paradise At FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAURITIUS AT ANAHITA

As summer temperatures start to soar in the Middle East, it’s the perfect time to escape the heat and head to the breezy island paradise of Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, where the tropical maritime climate features average temperatures of 17-18°C (63-64°F) from June to August. This island hideaway offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, inviting guests to relax and rejuvenate in the lap of nature, while enjoying pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and lush green landscapes. The all-villa accommodations each include a private pool and garden with outdoor shower, and views of the gardens, beach or ocean. For longer residential stays, expansive Private Retreats include a full kitchen, private pool and two to five bedrooms – culminating in the ultimate addres...

Why setting up a company in Mauritius is ideal for start-ups?

25May

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Mauritius News, Startups

Why setting up a company in Mauritius is ideal for start-ups?

By Cledina Ernest Situated in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has gained popularity as an offshore jurisdiction thanks to the benefits the country provides when it comes to business optimisation and expansion. This article discusses why it is right decision for start-ups to set up a business in Mauritius. What is an offshore company? A company whose main activities take place outside the territory of the country where it is registered is known as an offshore company. Tax incentives, regulatory environment and the ease of song business are among the main reasons why start-ups decide to be incorporated as an offshore entity in Mauritius. What are the advantages of setting up an offshore company in Mauritius? There are numerous advantages that encourage entrepreneurs and investors to re...

2Nov

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Africa Travel, Mauritius News, South Africa News

Strong recovery and acceleration for global hospitality brand, Club Med

While still affected by the Covid-19 crisis, trends in business volume for pioneers of all-inclusive holidays, Club Med, has evolved differently in various geographical areas. In the 1st half of 2022 (H1 22) Club Med saw its business volume increase by more than 300% compared to the 1st half of 2021 (H1 21) when ski resorts were closed in France, and international travel was largely restricted. In total, Club Med recorded a turnover of €811 million in H1 22, only 10% lower than in H1 19. In Europe and the Americas (North and South), the 5th wave of Covid-19 impacted activity until February. From March, Club Med experienced a very strong rebound taking advantage of the "Revenge Travel" phenomenon: Europe returned to the level of H1 19 (-1%), despite concerns stemming from the wa...

Air Mauritius makes two significant new appointments to Southern Africa team

6Sep

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Africa Travel, Mauritius News

Air Mauritius makes two significant new appointments to Southern Africa team

Air Mauritius has made two significant appointments to its team in Southern Africa. Melissa McKay has been appointed as Business Development Sales Executive, and Kirsty Rebelo has been appointed as the Sales and Marketing Manager - Southern Africa and Latin America – for the airline. McKay will be responsible for key account management of all retail, travel trade, tour operators and MICE companies for Air Mauritius across the Western Cape, Garden Route, Eastern Cape and Namibia. McKay has been with the airline for close to four years and is looking forward to her new role. “With the passion I have for Air Mauritius as an airline and a brand, I am very optimistic about this exciting venture ahead. My goal is to grow the new region, and I look forward to nurturing our existing partnership...

11May

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Ethiopia News, Ghana News, Kenya News, Main, Mauritius News, Mozambique News, Namibia News, Nigeria News, South Africa News

The rapid rate of competition law developments across Africa

By Lerisha Naidu, Partner, Angelo Tzarevski, Associate Director, Sphesihle Nxumalo, Associate and Zareenah Rasool, Associate, Competition & Antitrust Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg Baker McKenzie's latest Africa Competition Report 2022 provides a detailed analysis and overview of recent developments in competition law enforcement and competition policy in 32 African jurisdictions and regional bodies. The Report outlines how, over the past two years, African competition regulators have actively engaged in efforts to address pandemic-related challenges, but there has also been a general upward trend in competition policy enforcement across the continent. This trend is highlighted by a number of significant recent developments in competition law regulation across the continent. Co...

Data security and privacy laws develop across Africa

3May

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Ghana News, Kenya News, Madagascar News, Main, Mauritius News, Nigeria News, Rwanda News, South Africa News, Togo News, Uganda News, Zimbabwe News

Data security and privacy laws develop across Africa

Numerous countries in Africa have developed or implemented data privacy and security laws in their countries in the last few years. With the rapid rise in digitisation as a result of the pandemic, the broad implementation of such laws across the continent has never been more urgent. Countries including Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe have been implementing new measures to protect and secure the personal information of their citizens. In Ghana, data protection is regulated under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (DPA) together with Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which provides citizens with a fundamental right to privacy. Enid Baaba Dadzie, Senior Associate at Kimathi & Partners in Ghana, says that because data protect...

12Oct

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Fintech, Mauritius News, Startups

Peach Payments expands into Mauritius, serves as key event sponsor at Africa FinTech Festival

Peach Payments is pleased to announce that it has set up an office in Mauritius recently in pursuit of its pan-African expansion strategy. As a FinTech start-up that was set up in South Africa in 2012 and expanded into Kenya in 2018, the company is set to make a significant contribution to the pan-African FinTech landscape as a key event sponsor at the Africa FinTech Festival (AFF) which is being held in a virtual format by the Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub (MAFH) from 13 to 15 October 2021. Peach Payments is a world-class payment gateway offering simple, seamless and secure online payment services which enable businesses to easily accept payments on their websites and mobile apps, integrating with leading e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix and Magento. As the organ...