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Seychelles keen to boost trade, ties with Bangladesh, says President Ramkalawan
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has said his country values its ties with Bangladesh, and both nations have agreed to work together to boost trade, business, and investment in the future. Non-resident High Commissioner of Bangladesh to...
Stellantis to introduce Leapmotor vehicles to South African market
Just Auto
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July 23, 2025
Stellantis is set to expand its presence in the South African automotive sector with the introduction of Leapmotor brand EVs. The upcoming launch of the Leapmotor brand in South Africa follows the company’s establishment in Mauritius. Initially,...
Mauritius: African Development Bank Urges Bold Reforms To Unlock Capital And Accelerate Sustainable Growth In 2025 Report
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, July 17, 2025/APO Group/ -- The African Development Bank ( ) has urged Mauritius to accelerate structural reforms to unlock its vast capital potential and advance long-term, sustainable...
Retire In Mauritius: Spots For A Vibrant Lifestyle From $1,400 A Month
Forbes
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Black River beach, Tamarin, Mauritius, Mascarene Islands. (Photo by: Ken Welsh) Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images With its stunning beaches, clear, turquoise waters, high-quality health care, an English-speaking population,...
Bad news for Mukesh Ambani as he misses the chance to acquire Whirlpool, these companies are top contenders, names are...
India.com
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July 23, 2025
Home Business Bad news for Mukesh Ambani as he misses the chance to acquire Whirlpool, these companies are top contenders, names are… Whirlpool's decision to divest its stake is a part of a wider global restructuring plan started in late 2022,...
British mother-of-two arrested in Mauritius after 'attempting to smuggle cannabis inside six-year-old son’s suitcase'
LBC
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23 July 2025, 09:57 | Updated: 23 July 2025, 10:08 British mother-of-two arrested in Mauritius after 'attempting to smuggle cannabis inside six-year-old son’s suitcase'. Picture: Social Media A British mother-of-two has been arrested in Mauritius...
British mum arrested in Mauritius for ‘smuggling drugs’ in six-year-old son’s suitcase
Metro
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July 23, 2025
Natashia Artug, 35, was arrested alongside seven others accused of carrying cannabis worth £1.6 million in their luggage A British mum-of-two has been arrested in Mauritius after trying to smuggle drugs inside her six-year-old son’s suitcase....
Mauritius’ economy depends on sustainable public finances
Windhoek Observer
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The island of Mauritius was once the native habitat of the dodo, a striking, flightless bird that went extinct in the face of unsustainable hunting by sailors. Today, the dodo is a national symbol for the country, representing the importance of...
Emirates schedules third daily flight to Mauritius
TTR Weekly
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July 22, 2025
DUBAI UAE, 23 July 2025: In its commitment to supporting inbound tourism to the island nation of Mauritius, Emirates has announced it will introduce a third daily flight, starting on 1 December. The additional service, operated by a Boeing 777...
Standard Bank sweeps the board at 2025 Euromoney Awards
Joy FM
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July 22, 2025
Standard Bank, the parent company of Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited, has once again demonstrated its leadership as the best bank in Africa and South Africa after receiving 26 accolades across its continental footprint at the Euromoney Awards for...
Pictured: Mother arrested in Mauritius with her son, six, after being 'coerced' into carrying suitcase full of cannabis
Daily Mail
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July 23, 2025
A British mother-of-two has been arrested in Mauritius accused of trying to smuggle cannabis inside her six-year-old son’s suitcase. Natashia Artug, 35, was detained alongside seven other people accused of carrying more than 161 kilograms of the...
Trump expands tariffs: See the full list of targeted countries
Gulf Business
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August 2, 2025
Image: Getty Images In a sweeping executive order, US President Donald Trump has expanded tariffs on imports from multiple trading partners, citing persistent trade deficits and national security concerns. The move follows Executive Order 14257,...
Universe Direct partners with Merchant West to deliver flexible technology finance solutions
ITWeb
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July 22, 2025
Universe Direct partners with Merchant West to deliver flexible technology finance solutions. South African IT supplier Universe Direct has partnered with Merchant West, one of southern Africa’s leading independent financial services providers, to...
Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius, hotel review
The Independent
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July 22, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Stellantis strengthens its network and product strategy to meet South African market needs
Automotive World
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July 22, 2025
Speaking at Stellantis Week 2025, Mike Whitfield, Managing Director of Stellantis South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the local market, highlighting significant progress across its brand network, product...
Africa’s SMEs Drive 90% of Business—But Can They Thrive in the Sustainability Era?
South Africa Today
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July 21, 2025
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a boutique hotel and wine farm is grappling with rising insurance costs and increasing climate-related risks—from drought to wildfires. Through the Resilient Sustainable Business (RSB) Programme, the business...
Donald Trump slaps fresh 15% tariff on Ghana, Nigeria, and other African countries
GhanaWeb
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August 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump, has officially imposed a 15 percent tariff on a number of African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Malawi, Lesotho, and Madagascar. This means Ghanaian goods entering...
Emirates Adds Third Daily Dubai-Mauritius Flight
Gulf Insider
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July 22, 2025
Emirates will introduce a third daily flight to Mauritius. Starting December 1 2025, the move forms as part of the airline’s efforts to support inbound tourism to the island nation. The additional service, to be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft...
Emirates will introduce third daily flight to Mauritius
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 53 Emirates is set to launch a third daily flight to Mauritius on 1 December, using a Boeing 777 aircraft, to enhance its existing schedules and cater to customers' travel plans across its network of over...
PM Modi’s UK visit: Could the India-UK FTA be a game changer amidst global trade shifts?
The Indian Express
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July 22, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the United Kingdom (UK) this week. A key part of the trip is expected to be the signing of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). At the conclusion of negotiations in May, Modi described the agreement as a...