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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

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

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...

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

21Jun

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

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...

10Jun

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

African News

Why choose Mauritius for your cross-border business structuring?

Known by tourists for exquisite beaches, stunning landscapes and for being a multicultural island, Mauritius is considered as a leading country for cross-border business structuring by the international business community. The country’s strong network of strategic Free Trade Agreements contributes to consolidating its leading position as a trade platform between Africa and Asia. What makes Mauritius a global business jurisdiction? What are the advantages of choosing Mauritius for cross-border structuring? By offering numerous benefits to companies that are trying to widen their activities worldwide, Mauritius has help to maintain its status as a global business jurisdiction. Positioned in a strategic location between Asia and Africa has created a key advantage for Mauritius as it is p...

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

25May

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

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...

12Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

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...

17Sep

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Mauritius News

Gurib-Fakim, Mokgoro, Obozuwa join ImpactHER’s Executive Wise Counsel

The Republic of Mauritius’ First Female President, Her Excellency, Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, Mrs Patricia Obozuwa, Vice President of Coca Cola, join ImpactHER’s Executive Wise Counsel. First female President of Mauritius, Her Excellency; Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Vice President, Government Affairs, Communications & Sustainability for Coca-Cola, Africa; Patricia Obozuwa and Former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, Yvonne Mokgoro join ImpactHER’s Executive Wise Counsel - a close-knit group of extraordinary African female leaders designated to provide strategic guidance to ImpactHER with its efforts to help African women access investors to scale their businesses and capital to build sus...

30Aug

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African News, Mauritius News

Over 4m Jobs In Mainland Africa Supported By Mauritian IFC – Report Shows

A major new study launched today shines a light on the millions of jobs and multibillion dollar GDP created for mainland Africa due to Mauritius’ role as a leading International Financial Centre (IFC). The study argues that the Republic of Mauritius is poised to play a critical role in supporting Africa’s progress towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The new report ‘Facilitating Growth, Employment & Prosperity in Africa’ has been produced by Capital Economics for the Economic Development Board of Mauritius. The key findings of the report show that: 2 million jobs in mainland Africa are supported by foreign investment mediated by Mauritius. These mainland jobs represent more than three times the Mauritian population and 0.6 per cent of all employment in the co...

16Apr

By Baker McKenzieNo Comments

Botswana News, Egypt News, Main, Mauritius News, Morocco News, South Africa News

Competition law in post-pandemic Africa a key driver for market participation, consumer protection and fair practices

With the growth of economies across Africa, competition law has remained one of the key drivers for effective market participation, consumer protection and fair business practices. However, the global pandemic introduced new challenges for competition authorities in Africa and abroad, with each enforcer pursuing the most beneficial enforcement method for its national or regional jurisdiction. According to Lerisha Naidu, Partner in Baker McKenzie’s Competition & Antitrust Practice in Johannesburg, “These efforts were aimed at curbing the persistence of unjustified price hikes, anticompetitive cooperation between competitors and other harmful business practices that sought to undermine competition. In addition to the urgent responses to the unprecedented impacts of the global COVID-19 c...

Deal making slows across Africa but post-pandemic opportunities look interesting

6Feb

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

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

Deal making slows across Africa but post-pandemic opportunities look interesting

Deal making activity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) dropped in the second half of 2020 (H2 2020), when compared to the second half of 2019 (H2 2019) and year-on-year, deals were also down in both volume and value compared to 2019. As the continent gears up for post-pandemic recovery in 2021, the opportunities presented by free trade across the continent, foreign investment opportunities due to new partnerships and trade relationships, as well as the post-pandemic focus on technology, healthcare and renewable energy, will be key factors in attracting valuable mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity to the region. Further, South Africa’s deal volume and value both dropped in 2020, with the industrials and healthcare sector attracting the biggest investments. Ghana stood out as a country that...