The IMF optimistic for Mauritian growth
The latest report from the International Monetary Fund on Mauritian growth highlights the economic rebound recorded by the country after the health crisis. He forecasts a progression of 4,9% of GDP in 2024 “led by the construction sector, with the acceleration of major social housing projects and public transport and the resumption of tourism to its pre-pandemic levels”. The IMF, however, encourages the Mauritian authorities to exercise caution, by recommending the implementation of a budgetary consolidation plan and the reconstitution of foreign currency reserves, undermined during the pandemic.
Mauritian special sugars on the French market
A range of five special sugars made in Mauritius will soon be marketed in France by the distributor Transgourmet, for professionals and craftsmen in the bakery and pastry sector. White sugar substitute, the special sugars will be marketed under Transgourmet’s own brand, Legave. The Mauritian Sugar Union (Mauritius Sugar Syndicate) relies on this first contract to develop its sales on the French market.
A locally made energy drink
Distribution of a locally manufactured energy drink begins at the end of March in Mauritius. Named Altavida, it was created by Aryze, a food company that already manufactures cereals, fruit juices, milk… Packaged in 250 mL cans, Altavida is presented in three flavors : nature, strawberry and mint, melon and coconut. It contains guarana, an energizing plant native to the Amazon.
Plaisance airport distinguished
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport won the title of best airport in Africa for the third year in a row, in the category of two to five million passengers. This distinction is awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI), Airports Council International. The Malagasy airport of Ivato, for its part, won the title in the category of platforms welcoming less than two million passengers..
Agaléga : inauguration of oversized infrastructure
Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth inaugurated the infrastructure built by India in Agaléga on February 29, repeating that it was “not a military base”. The numerous visitors invited to the island on this occasion did not, Effectively, detected the presence of no Indian military presence. On the other hand, the oversizing of new installations – 3,000 meter long landing strip, jetty capable of accommodating large-tonnage vessels — makes official claims less credible, while the agreement signed a few years ago regarding Agaléga by the Indian and Mauritian governments has still not been made public.
