Research and Markets has announced the addition of IE Market Research Corp.'s new report "4Q11 Mauritius Mobile Operator Forecast, 2012 - 2015: Mauritius to have 1.6 million mobile subscriber connections in 2015 with Emtel taking 33% market share" to their offering.

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[OSISA] Lauded as a 'shining example of democracy', Botswana is one of the few countries in Africa that has never experienced a military coup. I recently studied a paper by Dr Naison Ngoma, a senior researcher at Institute of Security Studies in South Africa titled, Coups and Coup Attempts in Africa: Is there a missing link? In the paper, Ngoma talks about how Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius have never had military coups or even coup attempts - although he doesn't go into detail about why not. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 11:23 AM

[World Bank] Washington, D.C. - As part of the ongoing dialogue about the connection between migration and development, the Mauritius government, the World Bank's Africa Region and its African Diaspora Program (ADP) are co-organizing a High-Level Forum (HLF) to be held in Port Louis June 14-15, 2012. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 11:06 AM

[This Day] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, with the aim of further strengthening regulatory cooperation between the two jurisdictions. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 7:29 AM

[Leadership] Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen regulatory cooperation of both agencies. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 7:25 AM

Botswana has opened her skies to more international airlines with the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Mauritius, bringing such agreements to nine. Botswana seeks to fully liberalise... www.sundaystandard.info | 5/15/12 8:09 AM

THIRTY witnesses are to give evidence next week at the trial of two men accused of killing Michaela Harte in Mauritius .

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JOHANNESBURG 15 May 2012 (IRIN) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched its first Africa Human Development Report today, stressing food security as a means to a better quality of life for all. www.irinnews.org | 5/15/12 12:00 AM

International and local tourists will soon be able to traverse from the white beaches of Mauritius to the safari and wetlands of the Chobe, thanks to an agreement paving way for flights between both countries. www.mmegi.bw | 5/14/12 12:16 AM

RIOZIM Limited's US$45 million capital raising arrangement with Mauritius-based GEM Raintree Investment Limited could crumble after government withheld its assent to a planned issue of ... story.zimbabwestar.com | 5/12/12 11:03 AM

[Financial Gazette] RIOZIM Limited's US$45 million capital raising arrangement with Mauritius-based GEM Raintree Investment Limited could crumble after government withheld its assent to a planned issue of convertible debentures that could significantly dilute existing shareholders in the beleaguered mining concern. allafrica.com | 5/12/12 9:50 AM

[L'Express Weekly] Each member of parliament must look into their souls and consciences when placing their votes about the potential law change," was Mouvement d'Aide à la Maternité's Monique Dinan's reaction to the cabinet's proposed amendments to the current abortion law which, for the record, dates back to 1838! allafrica.com | 5/11/12 2:09 PM

Botswana has opened her skies to more international airlines with today's signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with Ethiopia and Mauritius in Gaborone. www.mmegi.bw | 5/10/12 12:17 PM

Apple’s new iPad will be launching in 23 new countries on Friday, May 11th and seven additional markets on Saturday, May 12th. Despite the massive expansion, the Cupertino-based company’s latest tablet PC will still be unavailable in China, where the company is instead promoting the iPad 2. On May 11th the tablet will launch in Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Morocco, Peru, Taiwan, Tunisia, Vietnam. On May 12th the new iPad will be available in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Following this weekend’s expansion, Apple’s newest iPad will be available in nearly 90 countries around the world. [Via MacRumors] Read

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Apple is bringing the third-generation iPad to 30 more countries this weekend, the company has announced. The bulk of launches will happen on May 11th; for that day the list includes Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Morocco, Peru, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Vietnam. Several Middle Eastern countries will get the tablet on May 12th, those being Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the Unit...

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Concerned over the proposed amendments to the general anti-avoidance rules in the Finance Bill, 2012, Mauritius has reached out to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking relaxation for companies registered in the island country.

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The Indian government says it wants to crack down on tax avoidance involving a treaty with Mauritius, which is a favoured route for foreign investment in Asia's third-largest economy.

India has been seeking to revise the pact with the Indian Ocean island to plug what it says is tax abuses by foreign companies, but has accused Mauritius of being "unwilling" to help.

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The favorite route used by foreign investors to invest in India appeared in jeopardy after the Indian government signaled it wanted to review its taxation treaty with Mauritius. online.wsj.com | 5/5/12 1:53 AM

[L'Express Weekly] The new report entitled " Elections and the Management of Diversity in Mauritius", which was commissioned by The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa ( UNECA) and released by local consulting firm StraConsult last Friday, brought to our shores UNECA's representative Said Adejumobi. We met up with him to clarify the findings of the report. His strong ideas and genuine passion about the issues concerning Africa provide an excellent take on the debate going on at this point in ti allafrica.com | 5/4/12 2:18 PM

[L'Express Weekly] Since the promised revelations of May Day did not quench anyone's thirst, here is a real revelation: the tidal wave Paul Bérenger expected Anerood Jugnauth to sway towards him was not to be. It is an established fact now. Whether the Briani smelled better, the rum promised to be of better quality or the buses looked more comfortable (who are we to judge compatriots' motivations) the crowds wanted to make a point. And they did. allafrica.com | 5/4/12 2:18 PM

[The Herald] THE National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe have begun their preparations for the Southern Region Youth Championships set for the end of this month in Harare. The track and field event is expected to attract athletes from 13 countries and so far nine countries -- Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland -- have confirmed their participation. allafrica.com | 5/4/12 11:23 AM

India may review its tax treaty with Mauritius, which has allowed firms to avoid paying Indian tax, a minister tells parliament. www.bbc.co.uk | 5/4/12 10:46 AM

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is considering a review of the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Mauritius to raise revenues, Minister of State for Finance S.S. Palanimanickam told lawmakers on Friday. Indian officials have said the country was losing more than $600 million every year in revenue because of the tax treaty, besides incurring the risk of militant groups using it to route money into India. The government has been under pressure from opposition parties to renegotiate the treaty, as Indian investors ship their money to Mauritius and then funnel it back untaxed. ...

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The second bi-annual meeting of the committee of senior officials of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation will begin on May 7 in Mauritius.

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The first World Hindu Economic Conference with the theme " Shaping the World Economy along with making Society Prosperous " will be held in Hong Kong on Saturday, 30 June and Sunday, 1 July 2012.

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COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: The Republic of Mauritius is a small island nation of four inhabited and several other islands located in the southwestern Indian Ocean.

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IMOGEN Thomas' boobs battle gravity to stay inside her bikini as she performs yoga move the crab on the beach in Mauritius www.thesun.co.uk | 4/30/12 3:25 PM

It is also engaged in electrical installations and information networks, power management systems, abrasives and building materials.

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[L'Express Weekly] Sir Anerood Jugnauth’s first appearance in his fief, announced with much pomp and fanfare, was not exactly the flop Deva Virahsawmy tried to make it out to be. But it was not a triumph either. allafrica.com | 4/28/12 11:44 AM

The glamour model was pictured enjoying reading up on all the scandalous gossip included in Tom Bower's book as she lapped up the sunshine in Mauritius. www.dailymail.co.uk | 4/27/12 1:21 PM

GLAMOUR model looks sunburned as she poses in Union Jack bikini on holiday in Mauritius www.thesun.co.uk | 4/27/12 12:49 PM

[CAF] Jude Aneke made history when he emerged the Nigeria top scorer in the national championship with 20 goals, beating the previous record of 19 goals. He was with the Kaduna United FC side that made it to the group stage of the Orange CAF Confederation Cup last year but failed to reach the quarterfinal stage. allafrica.com | 4/27/12 8:04 AM

[CAF] Nigerian club side, Warri Wolves entertains South African side, Black Leopard on Sunday in the round of 16 of the Orange CAF Confederation Cup at the Warri Township Stadium. The coach of the Nigerian side, Belgian Maurice Cooreman said the game plan for the match will be to maximize their advantage to make the second leg in South Africa a formality. He gave indication that they will attack their opponents from the first whistle to come out with a comfortable result. allafrica.com | 4/27/12 8:04 AM

[Gender Links] Mauritians at the just ended Third Gender Justice and Local Government Summit have called for the inclusion of women in political decision-making saying women have a lot to offer the electorate. Currently, women constitute 6.4% of those in local government in the country. allafrica.com | 4/26/12 2:04 PM

[BuaNews] Pretoria - Government is looking at enhancing cooperation with its SADC neighbours along the Indian Ocean shoreline, especially the island states of Mauritius, Seychelles and Somalia, to safeguard the sea routes from pirate attacks. allafrica.com | 4/26/12 8:13 AM

Hospitality business junior Elvin Hajili holds the flag of Azerbaijan, his home country, Wednesday evening outside of McDonel Hall.

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Mauritius conference considers resilience and sustainable development www.voanews.com | 4/24/12 4:55 PM

[Foroyaa] A Board Member of the Guinean Human Rights Organisation, Diallo Abdoul Gadiry, responding to a question on the Human Rights situation in Africa, described the situation of Human Rights in Africa as contrasting. allafrica.com | 4/23/12 6:20 PM

[L'Express Weekly] Her outfit was unpretentious, her gait was on the diffident side but her voice was pleasant and steady and her delivery of the government programme honourable. It was a moment of satisfaction for the women of this country. It was an instance of pride for the country. allafrica.com | 4/20/12 2:54 PM

[Daily Trust] Lagos - Nigeria's men beach volleyball team that finished third at the London Olympics qualifier held in Mauritius last week would have another chance test its might when they compete at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Cup in Torino Italy in June. allafrica.com | 4/20/12 8:40 AM

[Biz-Community] Afri-Can Marine Minerals Corporation has announced that it has entered into a financing agreement with Trinity Assets Management International of Mauritius. allafrica.com | 4/17/12 11:04 AM

[Leadership] Nigeria's men beach volleyball team has failed in their bid to qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games, losing the African sole ticket to the South African team in the final phase of the continent's qualifier held at Flic en Flac Beach, Mauritius on Sunday. allafrica.com | 4/17/12 7:16 AM

[New Era] NAMIBIA is one of three African countries, together with Mauritius and South Africa, shortlisted to host, for the first time on African soil, the coveted Adventure Travel World Summit. allafrica.com | 4/13/12 2:02 PM

[Observer] With rising costs in medical treatment, International Hospital Kampala (IHK) has partnered two firms - Netherlands' TBL Mirror Fund and Kibo Fund of Mauritius - to shore up its capital in order to improve its health expertise, especially in the area of surgeries. allafrica.com | 4/12/12 1:38 PM

[SANF] Southern Africa is taking steps to respond to rising cyber crime, which is now among the world's fastest growing crimes. allafrica.com | 4/12/12 12:50 PM

[New Times] OLYMPICS bound Adrien Niyonshuti has set his sights on a podium finish at this year's Africa Mountain Bike Championships due May 2-5 in Mauritius. allafrica.com | 4/12/12 6:45 AM

KARACHI: Former Lord Mayor of Port Louis Mahendra Gondeea called on Administrator KMC Muhammad Hussain Syed here on Wednesday and discussed matters of mutual interest.

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