Priscille Noël, Chief Serving Officer of Lovebridge An entrepreneur since her twenties and engaged in social projects since 2010, Priscille Noël is a born “do-er”. Following a seamless transition into the world of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),she took over as Chief Serving Officer of the Mauritian non-governmental organisation (NGO) Lovebridge in 2017. Fostering both an empathetic approach and a methodological vision, the…
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Not a cloud in the sky for BlueSky Mozambique
Although the pandemic has undermined the international economy for almost two years, the BlueSky Mozambique travel agency has achieved its best results ever, quadrupling its profits for the 2020-2021 financial year. Bazir Kurreembukus, Country Manager for Mozambique, talks about the values that have driven this success. Bazir Kurreembukus, Country Manager for BlueSky Mozambique #Agility As…
Mauritius, making every day feel like a tropical holiday
A increasing number of foreigners on the lookout for appealing investment opportunities in a little corner of paradise are attracted by the prospect of life in sun-drenched Mauritius. Turning dreams into reality… Julien Begasse de Dhaem had one dream when he chose to move abroad: life in the tropics.While he initially had no specific destination in mind, Mauritius was among…
Turning adversity into success
Disruption drives opportunities, and one thing is sure; Velogic knows how to seize them! Since the company acquired a majority shareholding in General Cargo Services (trading today as GCS Velogic) in 2016, the company has faced numerous challenges. However, thanks to its agile teams, good stakeholder relationships, and advanced technology, Velogic has managed to turn…
Presence 09 – Editorial
Philippe Espitalier-Noël, Chief Executive Officer de Rogers Sustainable Heritage As we approach the end of 2019, we celebrate our rich 120-year history by taking stock of the achievements that have cemented our identity, made us stronger and helped establish our reputation as a Mauritian company with an enduring contribution to national wealth. Marking our 120…
“We need a global vision for Mauritius”
World renowned scientist and futurist, Joël de Rosnay was in Mauritius in May. He hosted a symposium on the circular economy and sustainable development with Business Mauritius, an association that represents local businesses, among others. In this interview, he provides an in-depth look at major issues facing the business community and the public sector. What should…
Ascencia banks on solar energy
The solar panels installed on the rooftops of Ascencia’s malls cater for up to 30% of their electricity needs. And this is just the beginning. Phoenix Mall took the lead by installing a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system in July 2018. In a little less than a year, the model has been replicated at Ascencia’s other facilities,…
Wellness, an emerging market
The global wellness market is in great shape and is currently worth more than $4 trillion. What does it actually consist of? How can Mauritius tap into this market? Step into a peaceful, zen-like world. Wellness, a whole concept The word “wellness” is nowadays being widely used but the concept is nothing new. Ancient Greek,…
José Constant, the life of a docker
José, the docker, was very proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Velogic. Present in the team for what seems to be close to its very beginning, we met this emblematic figure of 63 years on the docks of Mer Rouge, where he spoke passionately of his job. The glow of 50 years of hard…
Furthering the passion for travel
After South African Airways and Air France, new partnerships are emerging for Rogers Aviation, like the one under negotiation with Air Seychelles to form a strategic alliance. The history of travel and aviation in Mauritius is intertwined with the history of Rogers Aviation. With over 70 years in the sector, this Rogers Group subsidiary has…
