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Audit Report 2017/2018

Public Sector 

Debt Skyrocketing

The report of the Director of Audit for the financial year 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2018 released during the week revealed that the Public Sector Debt has been increasing over the past five financial periods by Rs 62.5 billion. 

Water supply

100,000 households receive 24/7 service

The water crisis in Curepipe again raised the issue of the 24/7 water supply in the island. Up to now, only one third of the population is benefitting from the 24/7 supply. There is slow progress towards this goal. Will the 24/7 water supply become a reality or will it remain forever a myth in Mauritius? 

Swadicq Nuthay: “We are heavily dependent on foreign investment”

Swadicq Nuthay, economist and chairman of Legacy Capital, a management consultancy firm, explains that we have no leeway to improve our current growth rates, unless we embark onto a bold economic reform with the objective of re-allocating our resources towards high value-added sectors, eliminating inefficient use of public funds and improving fiscal discipline. He also comments on the long term risk of an ageing population.

Huawei: Innovation at Its Peak

Huawei unveiled its flagship P30 series and other interesting technology accessories on Tuesday in Paris, France during a conference consisting of more than a thousand journalists and business people from around the world. It was a launch full of surprises, with the scent of innovations wafting in the air. 

Nature Warriors Mauritius

The Benefits of Mountaineering

Praising the beauty of Mauritius, Mark Twain, the great American writer, once said that Mauritius was created first and then God modelled heaven after Mauritius. With the aim of discovering the beauty of the island, a team of friends built the group Nature Warriors Mauritius to explore our paradise island. 

Shalini Lara Ramful

Reinventing Musical Theatre

The event industry is very much dynamic and always on the move. To be able to sustain in this highly competitive industry, you need to be innovative, creative and volatile. Shalini Ramful, a young entrepreneur, is one of the inspirational and influential female leaders in the event industry. 

Young Professionals

Parental Control Strictly Required for Internet Games

The Momo challenge has created much stir around the world. This made us realize how vulnerable our young people are. Who is to be blamed for such a situation? Are parents giving too much freedom to their children? Are our children so gullible?