IMF Country Focus: Mauritius' economy depends on sustainable public finances (By Mariana Colacelli, IMF Mission Chief to Mauritius and Felix Simione, Senior Economist in IMF’s African Department)

OOLI get new deputy chief

A renowned professor of Architecture and former deputy vice chancellor, Caleb University, Lagos, Adedeji Daramola, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive of the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), Abeokuta, Ogun State. His...

Seychelles and RISE Advance Sustainable Ports for Small Island States

[By Mikael Lind, Rajelle Barbe, Sandra Haraldson, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Daniel Adam, David Bianchi, Chrystold Chetty, Sony Payet, Phillippa Samson, and Lennart Swenson] On 6 May 2025, the Seychelles Port Authority (SPA) and Sweden’s RISE have signed...

SADC PF SRHR researchers call for bold, child-centred climate action

The seminar, held under the auspices of the African Children’s Charter Project, ran under the theme, ‘Championing Collective Child-Responsive Climate Action.’ CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 9 (NewsDay Live) - Researchers serving on the...

The best beaches in Mauritius for white sand, swaying palms and clear-blue waters

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SDGs through Arts – India celebrates creativity, sustainability in Bengaluru

ZeeArts Gallery, Dubai, has announced the successful completion of SDGs through Arts - India, held in collaboration with Art Ambassador, Humera Ali. The initiative brought together 17 international and local artists for a creative retreat June...

Mauritius: South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC) Member States Strengthened Regional Cooperation For Sustainable Tuna Fisheries Management

(MENAFN- APO Group) The Working Party on Collaboration and Cooperation in Tuna Fisheries (WPCCTF) from the South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC), met in Mauritius to continue its work on strengthening regional cooperation for the...

Mauritius: The Paradise You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

The dramatic coastline of Mauritius from Maconde Viewpoint, where volcanic peaks meet pristine lagoons. Photo by Pooja Amritkar A week-long trip to Mauritius, I imagined myself lounging on the beach with a cocktail in hand and taking the...

Fig trees may benefit climate by turning carbon dioxide into stone

Fig trees may be especially good at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere Raimund Linke/mauritius images GmbH/Alamy Some fig trees can convert surprisingly large amounts of carbon dioxide into stone, ensuring that the carbon remains in the...

Is Gen Z Redefining Solo Travel And Sustainable Tourism In India?

Travel is booming these days. A big role is played by the young demographic (18-28) who are travelling solo or in a group. This trend is worth looking into. Pratham Ahuja, a Travel Enthusiast based in Gurugram, started travelling due to curiosity...

Sharjah Chamber strengthens investment cooperation with Africa during first-ever trade mission to Mauritius

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concluded its first-ever official trade mission to the Republic of Mauritius, which was organised in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius from June 30 to July 3....

Shweta Tiwari shares snaps from her wildlife trip to Mauritius with kids Palak and Reyansh

Shweta Tiwari and her children, Palak and Reyansh, enjoyed a memorable wildlife getaway to Mauritius, exploring Casela Nature Park. The family immersed themselves in nature, feeding giraffes, interacting with tortoises, and playing with birds.

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority appoints new Director

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 102 The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of Avinash Teelock as its new Director, effective as from 30th May 2025. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA)...

From Przewalski's horse to Edwards's pheasant: Prague Zoo at the cutting edge of wildlife protection

Jaroslav Šimek|Photo: Barbora Navrátilová, Radio Prague International On a sunny spring day, I spoke to one key figure at the zoo, someone who is at the centre of a great deal of zoological work: Jaroslav Šimek, Prague Zoo's Deputy Director of...

On Sustainable Population Growth: Human Values

“Population growth can exacerbate environmental degradation when it increases pressure on natural resources and generates more waste and emissions. Sustainable development requires policies that balance population trends with economic growth,...

Foreign Secretary Misri In Mauritius To Showcase India's Commitment To Global South

(MENAFN- IANS) Mauritius, July 1 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, arrived in Mauritius Tuesday on a visit that aims at further strengthening the bilateral relationship which is characterised by deep and abiding bonds based on common...

Mauritius is facing water crisis: Harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help -research

AFRICA: MAURITIUS’S water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The...

Mauritius Unveils Budget 2025 with Focus on Growth Reforms

Steady Growth Forecast Amid Fiscal Reforms The Ministry of Finance (MoF), Mauritius forecasts a GDP growth rate of 3.9% in FY25 (FY2024/25) as per the recent Budget. This projection is more optimistic than the IMF growth projection, which stand at...

Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help

Mauritius’s water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The country’s...

Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from it...

Mauritius's water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years. The country's...