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India hands over 10 electric buses to Mauritius
News Today Net
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August 8, 2025
Indian High Commissioner Anurag Srivastava formally handed over the e-buses to Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in the presence of several ministers, junior ministers, and senior dignitaries. The event marks a milestone in the two...
The beautiful island of Mauritius: Where to stay, what to do and where to eat
Cosmopolitan UK
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August 7, 2025
There are some places in the world that are so take-your-breath-away beautiful, you feel as though you’ve stepped straight into a postcard. Located off the southeast coast of Africa, and surrounded by the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the...
India Hands Over First Batch Of 10 Electric Buses To Mauritius
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Port Louis, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava has officially handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses (e-buses) to Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in a significant boost to...
World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action
The Hindu
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August 7, 2025
In light of the existential threat posed by climate change, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, delivered a landmark advisory opinion on the obligations of states concerning climate change. Advisory opinions,...
Switch Mobility exports first batch of electric buses to Mauritius
ETAuto
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August 7, 2025
The company has previously deployed over 1,250 electric buses globally, accumulating more than 150 million kilometres.Switch Mobility has exported the first batch of 10 electric buses out of a 100-unit order to Mauritius. The electric buses will...
SWITCH Mobility Delivers First 10 Electric Buses to Mauritius Under India-Mauritius Government Agreement
Autocar Professional
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August 7, 2025
SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has dispatched the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius. These units are part of an order for 100 EiV12 electric buses...
NNN pushes for regional food security
New Era
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ANTANANARIVO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her first address to the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit as Namibia’s Head of State, has called for greater cooperation and urgency to ensure food security is not just a...
Mauritius: ASSA OI music residency launched for female...
Music in Africa
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Titled ASSA OI, the initiative brings together musicians from Mauritius, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles, and Mozambique for a collaborative residency that seeks to empower female creatives and amplify underrepresented voices in the region’s music...
Mauritius Builds A Digital Future With Stronger Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Trade Data
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) GENEVA, Switzerland, July 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- Measuring trade in ICT services remains complex due to diverse operations, rapid technologic development and limited data sources. Only 56 countries currently...
India's Kotak International granted licence for investment activities in the UAE
The National News
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Kotak International, the global investment management unit of India's third-largest private bank Kotak Mahindra, has received a licence to conduct investment activities in the UAE, allowing it to tap into the country's substantial Indian expat...
Kotak Mahindra Gains SCA Approval To Launch UAE Funds
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Kotak Mahindra (International) Limited (KMIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, has become the first Indian financial institution to receive approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority...
Expections At United Nation General Assembly 80th Session Kudus Research And
Modern Ghana
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th Session by way of anticipate and forecasting possibly to discuss major issues at the UNGA and also at the United Nation Security Council among other issues of interest to the United Nation General Assembly 80th Session. The UN General Assembly...
EBC Financial Group expands family of firms to Australia and Mauritius
World Finance
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Transcript David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK), discusses the group’s astounding international growth and latest regions of activity; the different clients that EBC is serving and how it meets their many and diverse needs; and why...
From Uganda to Global Impact: How a Financial Leader Built an Empire Rooted in Sustainability
Forbes Israel
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August 3, 2025
ForbesPro When Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi plants a tree on his birthday, it’s more than a celebration—it’s a testament to how personal milestones can further environmental goals. The Ugandan-born entrepreneur has grown a financial consultancy...
ICJ’s climate litigation verdict and what it means for states, By Ruth Soronnadi & Tobi Oluwatola
Premium Times
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August 1, 2025
The ICJ’s advisory opinion has, in essence, called a new tune for the global climate dance, a stark departure from the hesitant diplomatic shuffle we’ve witnessed for years. No longer can states comfortably sit on the sidelines, content with the...
The great Indian exodus
Frontline - The Hindu
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August 18, 2025
On January 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first podcast, interacted with entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath. During the discussion, Modi reflected on an incident when, as Gujarat Chief Minister, he was denied a US visa. Describing...
ICJ’s climate ruling may spur scrutiny of S’pore carbon tax, firms’ climate action plans
The Straits Times
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July 31, 2025
SINGAPORE - The world’s top court on July 23 issued a landmark ruling making it clear that countries must curb their planet-warming emissions. Those who do not are liable to pay damages even if they are not party to the Paris Agreement – the...
The Future of Climate Change Is on Mauritius
The Dial
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July 29, 2025
¶ Port Louis January 2021: I worked here over a decade ago. I must negotiate the capital’s streets differently now, my body adjusting to this new heat. My shoes abrade my feet and my shirt is stuck to my back. I slick the sweat running from my...
World Court climate opinion turns up legal heat on governments
Japan Today
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July 30, 2025
A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations' highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it strengthens the legal arguments in suits against countries and companies....
Summer: Visa, high airfares drive tourists to Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco
Business Day
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July 31, 2025
Several Nigerians are reviewing their travel destinations, exploring African countries this summer on the back of the current high airfares, naira depreciation and stringent visa conditions introduced by the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E), the...