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Infinity Fincorp Bags $230 Mn, Partners Group Acquires Majority Stake
Inc42
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July 10, 2025
SUMMARY The funding round, which was a mix of primary and secondary transactions, was led by Partners Group, with participation from Jungle Ventures While the round involved a primary infusion of $70 Mn, the secondary transaction saw Indium IV...
Mauritius Unveils Budget 2025 with Focus on Growth Reforms
Textile Value Chain
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June 21, 2025
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 Bets on Artificial Intelligence to Drive Digital Economy in 2025–2026 Budget
I Africa
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June 21, 2025
Mauritius has made artificial intelligence a national priority in its 2025–2026 budget, unveiling a bold strategy to position itself as a forward-looking digital economy. Under the theme “Innovative Mauritius,” the budget outlines AI integration...
Stronger Health Through Smarter Taxes In Mauritius
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, June 27, 2025/APO Group/ -- WHO has joined forces with VISA NGO and the University of Cape Town to assess the impact of increasing health taxes in Mauritius. Using a simulation tool, the...
Mauritius is facing water crisis: Harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help -research
Daily News Tanzania
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June 21, 2025
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...
WHO Defends Malaysia’s Anti-Tobacco Award Despite Nicotine Vape Manufacturing Licence
CodeBlue
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June 27, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has defended its decision to award Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad with this year’s anti-tobacco accolade, despite Malaysia’s issuance of its first nicotine vape manufacturing licence. At...
Mauritius to ignite skies with world-class kitesurfing at C Kite Festival 2025
Cape Town ETC
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June 20, 2025
The vibrant skies above the Indian Ocean are about to burst into a spectacular display of colour and adrenaline as the much-anticipated 4th edition of the C Kite Festival makes its grand return to Mauritius from 26 to 30 June 2025. Hosted at the...
Tunisia ranks 2nd in Africa and 62nd globally in Energy Transition Index
Zawya
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Tunis – Tunisia has made significant progress in the global energy transition landscape, climbing 27 spots to rank 62nd worldwide out of 118 countries in the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This...
Global Tobacco Epidemic: WHO Warns of Rising Industry Interference
MedEdge MEA
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June 27, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning that action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising...
Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help
Smart Water Magazine
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June 19, 2025
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...
Nigeria Scores 54.8 Points To Top Africa’s Energy Transition Chart
Oriental News Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
Yemisi Izuora In a recent study, Nigeria scored 54.8 points, to move to 61st position worldwide in energy transition showing the strongest improvement among African nations. The country has climbed 48 places since the 2024 index, driven by...
Mauritius is facing a water crisis: harvesting water from it...
Modern Ghana
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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 its rivers with 10 reservoirs can help – research
The Conversation
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June 18, 2025
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 tourism and hospitality sector positions itself as a sustainable investment hub ahead of API Forum 2025
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 17, 2025
Mauritius tourism and hospitality sector showcases sustainable growth and investment potential at the 2025 API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Forum, spotlighting eco-certified hotels, green financing, and smart resort development. Mauritius tourism and...
Tunisia ranks as Africa’s 2nd top performer in energy transition
African Manager
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June 25, 2025
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with consulting firm Accenture, has released its 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), which assesses the energy performance of 118 countries based on 43 indicators grouped under three pillars: energy...
Voices for Humanity Champions Human Rights in Mauritius with Manishwar Purmanund
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode...
Many challenges emerge in agriculture after promising start to year
Herald (South Africa)
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June 25, 2025
This has been a horrific month for the Eastern Cape. The devastating impact of the recent floods on infrastructure, homes and human loss will continue to weigh on the province and the affected families. Natural disasters also occur at a time when...
‘Key partner in Neighbourhood First policy’: PM Modi, Mauritius’ Ramgoolam vow to deepen strategic ties
News9 Live
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June 24, 2025
India News In a phone call on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, discussed strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on key regional developments....
Mauritius to showcase opportunities
Business Ghana
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As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the Indian Ocean...
PM Modi Speaks With Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties
News18
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June 24, 2025
Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 22:29 IST PM Modi appreciated Ramgoolam’s participation in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, highlighting the shared cultural values between India and Mauritius. PM Modi speaks with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam...