Seven business tips for a successful 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 8 January 2015 Inspiration for the year ahead.
Beyond Lagos and Nairobi: Seven African cities of opportunity Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 January 2015 Across the continent there are cities and towns enjoying rapid growth on the back of industries such as mining, agriculture and technology.
Report reveals sub-Saharan Africa’s 10 most competitive economies Published by Caroline Galvan on 4 September 2014 The World Economic Forum ranks the region’s most competitive countries.
Are exchange controls a benefit or detriment to African business? Published by Kate Douglas on 22 July 2014 A look at the complexities of exchange controls in Africa and the role they are currently playing in South Africa.
‘Use the resources of Mauritius to cater for the international market,’ says DHL manager Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 July 2013 When Rahman Bholah left Mauritius in 1982 to pursue a career as a chartered accountant in the UK, he didn’t plan on ever permanently returning to the island.
Five ways to profit from property in Mauritius Published by Sandee Teeroovengadum on 14 August 2012 Sandee Teeroovengadum, operations and business development manager at real estate agency Davyland Properties, looks at five areas that hold potential for property investors in Mauritius.
Interview: Pick n Pay sees untapped retail potential in Mauritius Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2011 How we made it in Africa interviews Pick n Pay’s head of group enterprises, Dallas Langman, about the opportunities in Mauritius’ retail sector.
Mauritian firms finding a niche in high-end products Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 July 2011 Mauritian manufacturing firms, especially those in the clothing and textiles sector, have carved out a niche for themselves in high-end, quality products.
Medical tourism in Mauritius expected to grow by 36% in 2011 Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2011 The number of foreign patients seeking medical care in Mauritius is expected to increase by 36% this year. Patients are mostly from Madagascar, Seychelles, Reunion, France and South Africa.
Famous Brands strengthens foothold in Mauritius Published by Claude Harding on 9 December 2010 South African restaurant group Famous Brands has laid the foundations for an extensive presence on the island of Mauritius.
Mauritius top ranked country in 2010 Ibrahim Index Published by Staff Writer on 4 October 2010 Mauritius ranks 1st out of 53 African countries in the newly released Ibrahim Index, an assessment of governance on the continent.
Mauritius throws another fillip at struggling economy Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2010 As concerns around the pace of its economic recovery continue, Mauritius’ central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 4.75%.
Mauritius a potential springboard for investing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 August 2010 With its favourable tax regime and other business-friendly policies, Mauritius has over the years managed to attract a host of companies that use the island as a base for their foreign operations.
Mauritius seeking investment in aquaculture and seafood Published by Staff Writer on 5 August 2010 Local and foreign investors have the opportunity to invest in Mauritius’ aquaculture and seafood sector.
