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South African Airways to launch Cape Town–Mauritius route in December 2025
South African Airways (SAA) will launch a new direct route between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, adding a strategic leisure destination to its growing regional network. The service will operate three times a week — on Tuesdays,...
SAA introduces new direct route from Cape Town to Mauritius in December
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will launch its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on December 9. According to the carrier, the decision marks a strategic expansion of its network and enhances connectivity for...

Red Dot Representations and Travel Lounge Leisure & Tours present contemporary luxury travel experiences in Mauritius
Red Dot Representations partners with Mauritius-based Travel Lounge to boost the island’s profile as a luxury MICE and leisure destination globally. MUMBAI – India’s foremost destination representation firm, Red Dot Representations, has joined...
EXPOSED:Nedbank Eswatini ‘questions’ Union Papers(Pty) Ltd Director Kareem Ashraff’s combined over R36million transfer from Mauritius based Global Trading amid corruption and money laundering allegations.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Kareem Ashraff,the Director of Union Papers(Pty) Ltd had his company’s combined over R36million bank transfer from a Mauritius based company-Global Trading and Professional Outsourcing Limited, investigated by...

The Future of Climate Change Is on Mauritius
¶ Port Louis January 2021: I worked here over a decade ago. I must negotiate the capital’s streets differently now, my body adjusting to this new heat. My shoes abrade my feet and my shirt is stuck to my back. I slick the sweat running from my...

SAA launches direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights starting December 2025
South African Airways (SAA) will introduce a direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius from December 9, 2025, in a move that strengthens the airline’s regional network and boosts tourism connectivity between southern Africa and the Indian...

Mauritius Steps In: Unraveling the AFRINIC Crisis and Its Impact on African Internet Governance
Over the past three years, the African Internet community has voiced concerns about Mauritius’ suitability to host a pivotal Internet institution like a Regional Internet Registry, given governance challenges at AFRINIC. On 25 July 2025, stepping...
Hello, Mauritius! SAA’s new direct flight from Cape Town takes off in December
State-owned South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will launch its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on December 9 2025. According to the carrier, this decision marks a strategic expansion of its network and enhances...
South African Airways connects Cape Town to Mauritius with new direct flights
South African Airways (SAA) has announced plans to initiate its first-ever direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius. Flights are set to start on December 9, with flights scheduled to operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and...

South African Airways (SAA) will inaugurate its first direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius
South African Airways (SAA) will inaugurate its first direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, marking a strategic expansion of its network and enhancing connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape. This...

SAA expands horizons with the launch of Cape Town-Mauritius route
South African Airways (SAA) will inaugurate its first direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, marking a strategic expansion of its network and enhancing connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape. This...

South African Airways launches Cape Town – Mauritius route
South African Airways (SAA) is launching its first direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, marking a strategic expansion of its network and enhancing connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape. This milestone...

Church in Mauritius to Mark 2025 Blessed Laval Pilgrimage with Call to Journey as “pilgrims of hope”
He says the 2025 pilgrimage is to have a “new spiritual momentum and renew the significance of the nighttime walk to the tomb of Blessed Laval.” Bishop Durhône also directs two main departure points for the pilgrimage to the tomb of Blessed Laval:...
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Garcia, 41, lands stunning solo win on Stage 2 as Mauritius' Le Court grabs yellow
At 41 years old, Mavi Garcia defied time and a stacked chase group to seal a famous solo win on Stage 2 at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, while Kimberley Le Court made history for Mauritius by taking the yellow jersey, the first African...

Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 18 July 2025
Mauritius Times Friday 18 July 2025 Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 18 July 2025 An Appeal Dear Reader 65 years ago Mauritius Times was founded with a resolve to fight for justice and fairness and the advancement of the public good. It has never...

Islamophobia – Mauritius : Two Veiled Women Dismissed, Government Refers Case to Labour Tribunal
The Mauritian government expressed concern on Friday over a case of alleged discriminatory dismissal involving the law firm ENSafrica Mauritius. Two former employees claim they were fired for wearing the Islamic headscarf (hijab) in the workplace,...

Access Bank UK finalises acquisition of 76% stake in Mauritius’ AfrAsia Bank
Access Bank United Kingdom (UK), a subsidiary of Access Holdings, has finalised the acquisition of a 76 percent majority stake in AfrAsia Bank Limited, the fourth-largest bank in Mauritius by assets. The development comes eight months after Access...
SADC urged to adopt TZ, Mauritius anti-graft model
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States, have been urged to harness insights from Tanzania and the Republic of Mauritius as the two countries stood out for successfully piloting SADC Anti-Corruption Effort...

Brit mum who allegedly smuggled cannabis into Mauritius in son's suitcase held in hellhole prison
A British mum is being held in a notorious hellhole prison accused of attempting to smuggle cannabis into Mauritius inside her six-year-old son's suitcase, it is reported. It is said Natashia Artug faces waiting more than a year on remand in the...

Cambridgeshire mum accused of smuggling £1.6m cannabis in son's suitcase detained in Mauritius
A Cambridgeshire mother, accused of attempting to smuggle cannabis into Mauritius concealed within her six year old son's luggage, is reportedly being detained in a notorious prison on the island. Natashia Artug from Huntingdon faces spending over...