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Metro checks in to Sugar Beach — the Mauritius resort in ‘the magic place’
Metro
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July 13, 2025
Flic en Flac is a seaside town on the west of Mauritius (Picture: TUI) As we drive into the seaside village of Flic en Flac, on the west coast of Mauritius, the sun shines in a cloudless sky. ‘We call this The Magic Place,’ my guide tells me with...
How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report
Global Voices
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July 13, 2025
The cover art for the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Image from WEF at Wikipedia. License CC BY-SA 3.0 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Gender Gap Report 2025, and seven African countries are among the...
What Are The Best Seats In Each Class Of Emirates’ Boeing 777‑300ERs In 2025?
Simple Flying
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August 3, 2025
Emirates has a world-renowned selection of Boeing 777-300ER cabins with four seating products. At the top end, First Class is characterized by the exceptional, fully enclosed suites with sliding doors for maximum privacy. Each suite comes with a...
Anonymous Startups: How Tech Founders Are Using Offshore Structures to Stay Invisible
Justice News Flash
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August 2, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — As scrutiny over personal identity, data collection, and financial transparency increases globally, a growing number of tech entrepreneurs are embracing a strategy long favored by asset protection experts and family...
Full list: Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on global imports
The Hindu Business Line
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August 1, 2025
President Trump has announced new import tariffs of up to 41% on goods from dozens of countries, citing trade deficits and emergency powers. The updated reciprocal rates vary by country and follow an August 1 deadline for trade negotiations. U.S....
Top 10 fastest-growing African companies 2025
Zambian Observer
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July 11, 2025
Africa’s economic landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, driven by innovation, entrepreneurship, and a new wave of agile, tech-enabled businesses. Despite facing global economic challenges—from inflationary pressures to geopolitical...
Why is ECZ giving this $2.4million tender to a company from Mauritius? – Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
Zambian Observer
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July 10, 2025
Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes: Why is the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) giving this $2.4million tender to a company from Mauritius? ECZ has picked a trading company called; Axon Global Trading of Mauritius to do the engineering work of...
Is India's Judicial System Failing to Enforce Commercial Disputes Effectively?
ETLegalWorld.com
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July 11, 2025
Sachin Pujari, AOR - Supreme Court and Counsel - Chambers of SS Pujari CHALLENGES FACED IN ENFORCEMENT IN COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION: TECHNIQUES TO OVERCOME THOSE CHALLENGES I.Introduction Enforcement remains the ultimate test of the...
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...
Acceptance of Islam Ahmadiyyat in Mauritius (1925)
Al Hakam
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July 11, 2025
Muhammad Ihsan Siddiqi, Secretary Mauritius Jamaat (1925) Growing acceptance of Islam Ahmadiyyat By the grace of Allah the Almighty, the earlier hostility and social withdrawal of non-Ahmadis from the Ahmadiyya Community in Mauritius has...
‘Swans on the surface’: What it takes to be an air traffic controller
Brisbane Times
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August 3, 2025
Melbourne Aerodrome and Airspace Services head Leanne Costin says: “If you are tapping your foot on the floor, or if you’re fidgeting and nervous as you do the work, this is not the job for you. “You can’t be stressed doing this.” Calm and...
Standard Bank’s love affair with family-owned businesses grows stronger
BusinessLIVE
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CEO of business and commercial banking says firms with a family touch tend to be the biggest employers 11 July 2025 - 05:00 by Kabelo Khumalo With family-owned businesses already a significant contributor to Standard Bank’s business and commercial...
Explained: All 27 of UAE's comprehensive trade deals
The National News
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The UAE has concluded 27 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements following the signing of a trade deal with Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Ten of these deals – with India, Indonesia, Israel, Turkey, Cambodia, Georgia, Costa Rica, Mauritius, Serbia...
SUGAR MAFIA: Taste or test for corporate regulation in Africa
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kagera Sugar was among the early bidders to take over Tongaat Hulett’s sugar assets SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | When Tongaat Hulett began its journey in Southern Africa, the global sugar industry was shedding off its reliance on...
Top 10 most powerful passports in Africa
GhanaWeb
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August 2, 2025
Imagine waking up one morning with the excitement to travel, explore new places, make unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones, and diving into new cultures without the stress of visa applications or the fear of being turned away at a...
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration And International Trade Of Republic Of Mauritius To Visit Japan
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) TOKYO, Japan, July 10, 2025/APO Group/ -- Hon. Dhananjay Ramful, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Republic of Mauritius will pay a visit to Japan from July 13 to 16....
World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings
Business Day
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July 9, 2025
The World Bank has again ranked Nigeria among the Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), placing Africa’s top oil producer behind conflict-ridden Libya and Gabon which were categorized as Upper-Middle Income Economies (UMIEs). This ranking comes...
Norges Bank Investment To Vote In Favour Of Zee Entertainment Enterprises To Raise ₹2,237.44 Crore From Promoter Group Entities
Free Press Journal
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New Delhi: Norges Bank Investment Management, which oversees the Government Pension Fund Global, has indicated it will vote in favour of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd's proposal to raise Rs 2,237.44 crore from promoter group entities, which...
The world's best island for 'cheap luxury' - incredible beaches and crystal clear water
Daily Express
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August 3, 2025
If you are dreaming of a paradise sun-kissed tropical island this summer you are not alone. There has been a huge rise in global interest for some island escapism. Perhaps you fancy a luxury villa in the Caribbean or a five star hotel on a Greek...
AfCFTA Fund Debuts with US$10 Million Telecel Loan for Digital Trade
News Ghana
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July 8, 2025
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund’s Credit Facility has completed its inaugural investment, providing a US$10 million senior secured amortising loan to Telecel Global Services Ltd. This transaction represents a...