Africa Mauritius The three-day career counselling workshop organised by the Mauritius Polytechnic started at the Ebène Campus, intending to pair up students with industry partners who will explain the profile of jobs in their respective industry and skills required
Africa Mauritius A memorandum of understanding was approved between India and Mauritius for the joint development of a satellite, scheduled to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation in early 2025
Africa Mauritius The first centenarian of the year 2024, Mrs Rookmeen Jugurnauth, celebrated her 100th birthday at Domaine Seetloo, in Solferino, Vacoas, with family and friends
Africa Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopu hosted a Christmas gathering for needy and disabled children at the State House in Réduit
Africa Mauritius The 15th anniversary of the Seafarers' Welfare Fund was celebrated during a special event held at the Domaine de Rose Belle, in Rose Belle
Africa Mauritius Mauritian Wildlife Foundation has signed an agreement with US-based biotechnology and genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences to help bring back to life the dodo, an iconic bird that used to live on Mauritius, extinct for more than 300 years
Africa Mauritius Bhamini Sreekeessoon, a PhD student in electrical and electronic engineering at the Université des Mascareignes, is conducting innovative research that could soon see the island generate electricity from ocean waves
Africa Mauritius The Made in Moris brand, which aims to enhance Mauritian industry and showcase the wealth of local knowledge, skills and talent, celebrated its 10th anniversary at Les Kocottes in Saint Pierre in the presence of the President of the Republic
Africa Mauritius The Mauritius Research and Innovation Council and the Indian Space Research Organisation have signed an MoU providing for the design, assembly, integration, testing, launch and operation of an Earth observation satellite for Mauritius
Africa Mauritius Mauritius Stock Exchange marked the listing of the first Green bond on its platform on 25 October 2023, as the country is pursuing its goal of being recognised as the gateway to sustainable finance in Africa, with various measures in place
Africa Mauritius Minister Jagutpal reiterated the government's objective to position Mauritius as a pharmaceutical and biotechnology hub for the region, aiming at creating an industry to produce own drugs and vaccines for the local and international markets of the area
Africa Mauritius The Supreme Court of Mauritius has overturned a law that criminalised same-sex relationships