http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News Latest Up To Date Mauritius News Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:06:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mauritius’s inflation rate rose to an annual 2.6 percent in August compared with 2 percent in July, the Central Statistics Office said. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/mauritiuss-annual-inflation-increased-to-26-in-august-from-2-in-july/ (RTTNews) - Mauritius annual consumer price inflation increased in August, the Central Statistics Office said on Monday. The consumer price index, or CPI, rose 1.9% on an annual basis in August, faster than 1.8% in the previous month. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/mauritius-consumer-price-inflation-rises-in-august/ In another major foreign investment flow into the regional broadcasting space, Mauritius-based private equity fund SIDOFI Communication Investment is all set to buy nearly 10% strategic stake in Kerala-based broadcaster Asianet Communication Ltd, which is backed by leading broadcaster Star TV India. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/mauritius-pe-fund-to-pick-up-10-in-asianet/ Mauritius’s SEMDEX Index declined for a second day, falling 0.3 percent to 1,688.89, the lowest since July 19, by the 1 p.m. close in Port Louis. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/sub-sahara-africa-stocks-benue-kakuzi-kapchorua-starcomms-are-active/ What's happening, Mauritius? http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/dad-meet-the-vacuum-cleaner/ "Lions on the move: The progress and Potential of African Economies". This is the title of a report prepared by the internationally reputed Mc Kinsey Global Institute. It is a must to read for all those who have doubts about the future of Africa. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/the-african-economic-renaissance-opportunities-for-mauritius-part-i/ Samuel Eto'o scored twice to give Cameroon a 3-1 victory over Mauritius on Saturday in its first qualifying match for the 2012 African Cup of Nations. Eto'o, the Inter Milan striker winning his 100th cap, netted either side of a Mauritius equaliser at Anjalay stadium. Eric Tchoupo Moting made it ... http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/cameroon-beat-mauritius-in-african-cup-qualifier/ The Stock Exchange of Mauritius delayed the introduction of futures trading because of a lack of market makers, Chief Executive Sunil Benimadhu said. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/mauritius-futures-trading-delayed-on-lack-of-market-makers-benimadhu-says/ New Mauritius Hotels Ltd. , the Indian Ocean island nation’s third-biggest company, fell to the lowest in 15 months on speculation a slowdown in tourism revenue means it will struggle to recoup project investments. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/new-mauritius-hotels-declines-to-15-month-low-on-projects-revenue-concern/ Mauritius’s trade deficit widened by 25 percent in the first half of 2010, the Central Statistics Office said today. http://www.mauritiusorchid.com/Mauritius-News/mauritiuss-trade-deficit-widened-by-257-in-first-half-agency-reports/