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Forging the Future with FinTech

The financial services are experiencing dramatic changes due to the use of information technology. With the recent Budget, several new measures have been announced to further boost this sector. How will the field of Financial Technology, usually referred to as FinTech, change the Mauritian economy and the world of finance? What are the issues for Mauritius in promoting the use of FinTech? In this feature, experts in this field elaborate on the opportunities and challenges in this sector and they also propose ways to promote it further.

Aquaponics

An alternative and sustainable technology for farming

In the Budget 2018-19, the Minister of Finance Pravind Jugnauth announced that the government will provide funds for the sensitisation and training of households in aquaponics for the production of water adaptive vegetables in freshwater ponds and basins and that the Albion Fisheries Research Centre will provide fish fingerlings freely for the aquaponics projects.

Dr. Dan Maraye: “The transformative journey to a high income economy demands strong political leadership”

The journey to a High Income Economy seems to be taking too long for the economist, political observer and former Bank Governor, Dr Dan Maraye. Post-Budget, Dr Dan Maraye believes that the government may aim for 4.1% for the growth but in reality, it may reach 3.7%. He applauds various measures announced, such the decrease in income tax rate for the middle class.

Meet the Expats

Sophia Lenferna De Lamotte: Having a Blast in Mauritius

Sophia, 28 years old, has been in Mauritius since four years now after spending part of her life in a National Park in Tanzania. Sophia has set up her own business in Mauritius known as “C by Sophia.” From a National Park to an island life, Sophia’s life has taken a 360 degree turn.

The Défi Media Group website gets new look and launches its mobile app

You have certainly noticed it since the beginning of the week. The Défi Media Group website has a brand new look. The website defimedia.info now offers you, with its user-friendly features, facilities to surf and easier access to information. The website has also launched its mobile application.

Management of a Company and Exercise of Powers

Penny Hack’s first book: Unveiling important legal aspects and principles

The Barrister at Law, specialised in commercial and corporate law, has recently published his first book entitled ‘Duties & Powers of a Company Director, Officer and Secretary’. Penny Hack shares with News on Sunday how this book will guide company directors.

Analysis

Small nations’ performance shows the changing face of football

Neymar Jr epitomized Brazil’s struggles in their opening draw with Switzerland and the favorites need to improve against Costa Rica on Friday. The most striking aspect of the opening week of this World Cup has surely been the difficulty many of the tournament favorites have had to win their games. Something has changed. And the key words here are “intensity” and “belief”, write former World Cup winner Marcel Desailly in a column for The Guardian.