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Mauritius to host headquarters of Africa’s new credit ratings agency, challenging Western dominance
Mauritius will host the headquarters of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a new continent-wide initiative designed to provide alternative assessments of repayment risk. The agency now plans to begin operations in the second quarter of 2026....

Indian legal system governed by rule of law, not by rule of bulldozer: CJI B R Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday said the Indian legal system is governed by rule of law and not by "rule of the bulldozer". Delivering the inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture 2025 in Mauritius on 'Rule of Law in the Largest...

Supreme Court ruling sent message about rule of law, not bulldozer: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai Friday said the Supreme Court’s judgement laying down guidelines for demolition of dwelling units “sent a clear message that the Indian legal system is governed by the rule of law, not by the rule of the...

'Bulldozing action means breaking law, government cannot be judge, jury, and executioner': CJI Gavai
Home News Bulldozing action means breaking law, government cannot be judge, jury, and executioner: CJI Gavai The Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the bulldozer action in November 2024. New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai said...

CJI: Legalisation alone does not make a law just
Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai. | Photo Credit: ANI Drawing parallels between sedition laws in Independent India, slavery in the United States, and the Criminal Tribes Act in colonial India, Chief Justice of India Bhushan...

Opuwo Youth Choir wins two medals at Mauritius choir games
The Opuwo Youth Choir has won two medals at the African Asia Pacific Choir Games in Mauritius. Sponsored by the Lindholm Charity Organisation, the youth choir secured a gold medal in the open competition category and a silver medal in the Grand...

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,...

India's INS Sutlej arrives in Mauritius to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey
INS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius on September 29. This mission is being conducted under the framework of long-standing bilateral...

CJI BR Gavai On Three-Day Official Visit To Mauritius; Meets President, PM & Chief Justice
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai arrived in Mauritius on a three-day official visit at the invitation of the Chief Justice of Mauritius, Mrs. Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul. Upon arrival, Justice Gavai, accompanied by his family, took part in the Gandhi...
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...

India News | CJI Gavai Participates in Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations in Mauritius
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai and his family on Thursday participated in the Gandhi Jayanti celebration at Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Mauritius. They paid a floral tribute to the Father...

India hopes to clinch US trade deal by Nov: Minister
India hopes to conclude a bilateral trade agreement with the United States by November, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said at an investor conference in Mumbai on Tuesday. Trade negotiations with the European Union are progressing and relations...

World News | INS Sutlej Arrives in Mauritius for 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey
Port Louis [Mauritius], October 2 (ANI): INS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Louis on September 29 to undertake the 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius, the Ministry of Defence stated on...

Former MUA Kenya CEO threatens legal action over breach of separation agreement
Former MUA Insurance Ltd CEO, Lydia Kibaara, has addressed legal demands to the Mauritian firm over alleged breach of a deed She accuses her former employer of causing a publication in the media that appeared to implicate her in a KSh 1.6 billion...

Path to LGBTQ+ decriminalisation takes courage, legal support
What’s the context? Personal courage and legal expertise needed to defend LGBTQ+ rights in increasingly hostile world - Human Dignity Trust founder. LONDON - As LGBTQ+ rights are rolled back globally and activists wage legal battles to...

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...

No Plan To Levy Any Charge On UPI Payments: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Last Updated:October 01, 2025, 13:28 IST 'There is no proposal to levy any charge on UPI transactions,' the RBI governor clarifies, putting to rest market speculation around possible fees on the popular payment system. RBI Governor Sanjay...
Mauritius Leads, Zimbabwe Trails in Africa’s 2025 Economic Freedom Ranking
Mauritius remains Africa’s most “economically free” country, according to the “Economic Freedom of the World 2025” report released on September 25, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The report assesses the state of economic...

African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa
The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...

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...