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YCP strengthens Asian and international footprint through Renoir Consulting deal
YCP has made a major move to strengthen its management consulting capabilities with the acquisition of Renoir Consulting, a Singapore-headquartered consultancy with around 350 professionals across multiple locations worldwide. Established in 1994,...

Seychelles, Mauritius Lead Africa’s Quality of Life Rankings for 2025
A new United Nations report spotlights a remarkable surge in the quality of life across several African nations. The 2025 Human Development Index reveals that countries like Seychelles and Mauritius are leading the charge, having...

“Education Transforms Individuals, Nations”
Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, the political leader of Liberian People's Party (LPP) and a distinguished human rights lawyer, said education is the only way to transform individuals and nations, while calling for more investment in the country's...

B Lab Africa Summit urges businesses to ‘act for good’
Africa’s ability to achieve inclusive economic development amid climate change, fragmented trade and a rapidly growing population will depend on decisive action in agriculture, water, education, technology and data, trade and finance, and...

Sugar Beach: Ideal family-friendly island getaway in Mauritius
Arab News en Français DUBAI: Located on the famous Flic en Flac beach, one hour away from the airport, Mauritius’ Sugar Beach offers a majestic coastline and breathtaking sunsets combined with activities for all ages, making it the perfect...

The top beaches to visit in Mauritius in 2025
These beaches offer a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable experiences. The beaches are not only stunning but also diverse. Photos supplied. Advertorial BUSINESS NEWS - Mauritius, often referred to as the jewel of the...

Cultural Connections 2025 celebrates diversity
Westman Immigrant Services (WIS), the Brandon Local Immigration Partnership (BLIP), and the Westman Multicultural Festival Society organized Cultural Connections at Stanley Park to display the city’s rich cultural mosaic. The event, part of the...

“I’ve Lived in Four Cities in Ten Years. I’m Still Not Settled”—Abroad Life
The Nigerian experience is physical, emotional, and sometimes international. No one knows it better than our features on #TheAbroadLife, a series where we detail and explore Nigerian experiences while living abroad. Obi (27) has lived in four...

Mauritius Prime Minister Requests Central Bank Governor to Step Down Amid Power Struggle
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent ripples through the financial corridors of the Indian Ocean island nation, Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has formally requested the resignation of Central Bank Governor Rama Sithanen. This...

Indian Navy’s first training squadron departs La Réunion and Port Louis
Visakhapatnam: Theships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, and INS Shardul departed La Réunion and Port Louis respectively on September 11, reinforcing maritime cooperation and regional security in the Indian...

Javed Akhtar to Amol Palekar, Dalit literature to LGBTQ writers: Bihar’s ‘biggest’ literary festival gets underway in Patna
Patna will play host to some of the top literary minds from India and beyond as the third Unmesha International Literature Festival kicks off on Thursday. Up to 550 litterateurs and other eminent persons from the field from 16 countries, including...

Sunny holiday spots to book for November - 'tropical warmth, golden beaches and a sense of escape'
Beach holidays aren't just for the summer months, and there are some great options for Britons wanting a sunny getaway during the shoulder season. A travel expert shared inspiration for anyone looking to take advantage of year-round sun, without...

WYF Assembly’25: Building Bridges Between Russia and Africa Through Education
African students in Russia, 2025. X/ @russembkenya September 23, 2025 Hour: 2:53 pm At the World Youth Forum (WYF) Assembly’25, Inga Koryagina, a professor at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, delivered a powerful and insightful...

First training squadron of Indian Navy departs La Réunion and Port Louis
The ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, ICGS Sarathi, and INS Shardul departed La Réunion and Port Louis respectively on Thursday, reinforcing maritime cooperation and regional security in the Indian Ocean Region...

How the UK bullied itself into giving away the Chagos Islands
In 2024, the United Kingdom agreed to possibly one of the worst real estate deals in recorded history. It agreed to give Mauritius, a small country in the Indian Ocean, ownership of the Chagos Islands, home to the Anglo-American military base in...

Culture Summit Africa 2025: Africa’s First Organisational Culture Summit Delivers Bold New Voices
More than 200 executives, HR leaders and culture practitioners gathered on 10 and 11 September 2025, at the Houghton Hotel for Culture Summit Africa 2025, the first event of its kind on the continent dedicated purely to organisational culture,...

Mauritius PM Strengthens Ties
Visit Overview: Mauritius prime minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam is currently on an official visit to india, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties between mauritius and India. Tribute at Rajghat: On Tuesday, PM Ramgoolam paid homage to mahatma...

French vines take root in Mauritius: A taste of future vintages by 2028
Sourced from the Loire and under the supervision of a Burgundy viticulturist, the vines were planted by Agrïa in the presence of Dr Arvin Boolell, Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries. The hope is for a first white...

Upcoming Jaro Education IPO raises Rs 135 cr from anchor investors
New Delhi, Sep 22 (PTI) Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research (Jaro Education) on Monday said it mopped up Rs 135 crore from anchor investors ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). According to a circular uploaded on BSE’s...
1860 Heritage Centre dismisses claims of exclusion and division
Nadia Khan|Published 8 minutes ago 5min THE 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban has strongly refuted claims that it excluded the Indian/Girmitiya community and created division through language. Selvan Naidoo, director and curator at the centre, said...