Travel Diaries | Mauritius: Magical Beaches, Stunning Landscapes, Indian Ocean Tropical Paradise

Explore Mauritius, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, known for its magical beaches, lush landscapes, vibrant culture, delicious local cuisine, exciting adventure activities, and colorful festivals for an unforgettable getaway. Nestled like...

Botswana Offers Citizenship Starting at $75,000

In a bold move to attract investors, Botswana is introducing one of the world’s most affordable citizenship-by-investment programmes, positioning its passport as a key resource for economic empowerment. It marks an ambitious strategy to help...

Opuwo Youth Choir competes in Mauritius

Staff Writer The Opuwo Youth Choir is representing Namibia at the African Asia Pacific Choir Games and Grand Prix of Nations. The choir games began in Mauritius on 27 September and will conclude this weekend. The directorate of arts under the...

Petredec to divest Petredec (Mauritius) to STC

Petredec Onshore Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement to divest 100% of the shares in Petredec (Mauritius) Ltd (PML) to the State Trading Corp. (STC) of Mauritius, subject to customary completion steps. The transaction marks an important milestone...

African industries face shock as Trump ends tariff-free AGOA

Africa’s apparel and textile manufacturers – already reeling from US tariffs – will be hardest hit by the end of the US’s tariff-free African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to research by the International Trade Center (ITC). AGOA, which...

Illinois Grain Tour examines state of soybean industry amid international trade war

Soybean farmers in Illinois continue to face uncertainty amid the ongoing agricultural trade war between the United States and China. Participants in the 2025 Illinois Grain Stop Tour at the Illinois Soybean Association in Bloomington said the...

African industries face shock as AGOA expires

Africa’s apparel and textile manufacturers – already reeling from US tariffs – will be hardest hit by the end of the US’s tariff-free African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to research by the International Trade Center (ITC). AGOA, which...

How crucial is Tinubu's re-election to Nigeria's energy sector? Experts' verdict

A civil society coalition, the Alliance for Energy Stability and Economic Growth (AESEG), has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, arguing that continuity in leadership is essential to sustain the renewed...

Nigeria @65: How Tinubu’s strategic reforms increased oil production 

BY SAM OTUONYE Nigeria, is undoubtedly, endowed with humongous and indeed, enviable resources, both in human and material capacity. One major material resource is crude oil, which has remained the mainstay of the country in terms of revenue and...

Andersen Consulting Expands Capabilities in Mauritius and Seychelles

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 30, 2025-- Andersen Consulting bolsters its capabilities with the addition of collaborating firm Perigeum Capital Ltd, a leading corporate finance advisory firm headquartered in Mauritius with an office in...

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...

Nuclear Science Delivers Disease-Resistant Cauliflower in Mauritius

Nuclear scientists have developed a new cauliflower variety resistant to the destructive Black Rot disease, to help reduce pesticide use and boost food security in Mauritius. The IAEA, through the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in...

Nation leads global green energy growth

Over 60 percent of UN development targets have been met, report says China is on track to achieve the targets set in the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with breakthroughs in many key areas showing a positive impact on...

India News | India Engages in Trade from a Position of Strength: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has emphasised that India has undergone a significant shift in recent years and that it now negotiates from a position of strength, reflecting the...

B2PRIME Accelerates Institutional Expansion with Strategic Hires from iSAM Securities

Limassol, Cyprus, October 17th, 2025, FinanceWire B2PRIME Group, a global financial services provider for institutional and professional clients, has announced the appointment of James Wale and Aaron Brown as Managing Executives, marking a...

Make In India At 11: The Numbers Behind A Manufacturing Revolution

Last Updated:September 26, 2025, 13:38 IST Sustained industrial growth, technological advancement, and economic integration have been the foundation of this initiative, reshaping India's position in global manufacturing. The Make in India...

Illinois Department of Agriculture hosts second grain tour welcoming international buyers

International buyers from six countries in the Middle East and Asia will visit Illinois as part of the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) second grain tour of 2025. The event, scheduled for September 29 through October 2, aims to build...

GK Energy Shares Surge On Debut Even As Broader Indian Markets Struggle

Shares opened at ₹171 on the NSE, and ₹165.20 on the BSE, compared to the issue price of ₹153 GK Energy made a strong debut in a weak market on Friday, with shares listing at a 12% premium on the NSE. Shares of the company opened at ₹171 on the...

Nigeria’s oil regulator has approved a $510 million deal for TotalEnergies to divest its entire 12.5 per cent stake in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118, home to the Bonga deepwater oilfield, to Shell and Agip.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced the decision on Thursday, confirming that Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPco) will acquire 10 per cent of the interest for $408 million, while Nigerian...

Biomedical Engineer Helping To Bring Back Extinct Species

Ben Collerton MS’23 works for Colossal Biosciences in its Dallas laboratory where he edits avian genomes. Colossal scientists are using bioengineering technologies to revive animal species no longer found on Earth. Ben Collerton MS’23 is helping...