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...

Monkeys in Palau: How Germany's colonial past, WWII and US military plans have fuelled an ecological calamity

This is an ABC podcast. Pilot Pleasure to have you on board this morning. It should be a pretty smooth ride down. James Nokise It's early Saturday morning and I'm sitting crammed inside an eight-seater plane with the side door open so we can get...

India’s ED trains Mauritius on fighting financial crimes

More News 01 Oct 2025 | 12:13 AMNew Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today attacked the Centre, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the national capital. see more.. 01 Oct 2025 | 12:09 AMNew Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Shirish...

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...

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...

15 Best International Places To Visit In October 2025 | Top Destinations

October is a month made for travellers who want to enjoy images of culture and calmness. The summer crowds have decreased, but the world is still swaddled in golden light – a time for the vineyard valleys of Europe during harvest, the tropical...

Kenya’s crypto bill passes assembly stage, but new rules could make or break the market

Kenya has inched closer to formal crypto regulation after its National Assembly approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill at the committee stage on Thursday. The draft law now heads to a third reading before being sent to President...

After nine years at the top, Casablanca Finance City yields African leadership to Mauritius amid FinTech surge

For the first time in nearly a decade, Casablanca Finance City no longer holds the title of Africa’s leading financial hub. The latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), published in its 38th edition, places Mauritius International Financial...

Energy Group Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election, Says Only Continuity Can Sustain IOC Confidence In Nigeria’s Oil Sector

1 A civil society coalition, the Alliance for Energy Stability and Economic Growth (AESEG), has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying his administration has restored investor confidence in...

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...

Ma. Subramanian meets Minister from Mauritius

Health Minister Ma. Subramanian with Hambyrajen Narsinghen, Junior Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and International Trade, Republic of Mauritius. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on...

Ugandan presidential candidate says that if wins, he will ban Swahili and make French the official language of the country

Uganda’s presidential candidate Mubarak vows to abolish Swahili if elected “We shall ban Swahili as our national language, we shall ban it, we need French instead.” Mubarak Munyagwa has vowed to abolish Swahili language if he clinches the top...

Seychelles Presidential Elections 2025: What Is At Stake For India?

The 2025 presidential elections in Seychelles have entered a decisive phase, with results now forcing a runoff between the leading contenders. For Seychelles’ external partners—particularly India—the outcome holds significant implications for...

Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 26 September 2025

* Read More… Become a Subscriber Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 26 September 2025 An Appeal Dear Reader 65 years ago Mauritius Times was founded with a resolve to fight for justice and fairness and the advancement of the public good. It has never...

Mauritius picks IMF economist Thakoor as new central bank governor

Mauritius said on Thursday longstanding International Monetary Fund (IMF) economist Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor will be its new central bank governor, after the previous governor was asked to step down following divisions at the bank. Thakoor's...

The humble scientist who became the world’s greatest eucalypt expert

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The scent of eucalypt trees inspires Stephen Hopper, a genial giant of the botanical world....

Brazil, India, Egypt, 11 others arrive Abia for first international Para-Badminton Championship

Fourteen countries have arrived in Abia State for the first International Para-Badminton Championship and the All-African Badminton Championship taking place in Umuahia, the state capital. The countries include Brazil, India, Peru, Cameroon, Benin...