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Ageing population

What are the solutions?

The ageing population is one of the major challenges that the country will face in the coming decades. The socio-economic implications are huge and this phenomenon is affecting many other countries as well. How do we then counter the consequences and better manage this radical demographic change?

Dr Thulani Dlamini: “African countries cannot be followers of the rest of the world”

Dr Thulani Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Industrial and Scientific Research (CSIR) was recently in Mauritius for the ACP Private Sector Development Information, Knowledge Sharing and Networking Meeting for East and Southern Africa. In this interview Dr Thulani Dlamini explains that it is time for African countries to create a common synergy for further development. He elaborates on Africa’s industrial transformation as well the adoption of FinTech.

Liquidation of companies

Should directors be disqualified?

The business climate of Mauritius has been witnessing the issue of liquidation of companies quite often. The Member of Parliament Reza Uteem raised a question in Parliament recently asking for amendments for the disqualification of directors. Statistics show that from 2014 to April 2019, 1,616 companies were put into liquidation. It is an alarming situation and experts are of the view that severe sanctions need to be taken against directors for mismanagement.

Tobacco and lung health

A deadly combination

Year after year, tobacco is killing a huge number of people across the globe. It is becoming a major risk factor for respiratory illnesses. Statistics show that globally, tobacco is killing more than 7 million people each year. In Mauritius also, the situation is alarming. Lung cancer is considered to be among the top five cancers, especially pertaining to men. 80% of smokers run the risk of dying from cigarette-related diseases.

Eric Noir

The vision of green design

Founding director of the Green Building Council of South Africa, Eric Noir has been instrumental in the establishing of the Green Building Council of Mauritius. Offering consultancy in green buildings and sustainable cities in Mauritius, Eric shares with us his views on the latest advances in green construction, the future of green homes and the green building industry in Mauritius.

Jessica Cheung, Influencer

Young age not a hindrance to business acumen

Today, lots of people are trying to make money online but are failing miserably. In Mauritius, however, there is a 19-year-old girl who is not only earning some money but has also become an established lifestyle blogger and influencer. Jessica Cheung recently started her own clothing line and became an entrepreneur. Jess, as she likes to call herself, started posting on Instagram when she was only 15 years old. Since then, she has grown as a social media player. I talked to the young lady about her journey on developing a successful online career.