The Mahorean economy rebounded in 2021, according to Iédom
“After a year 2020 marked by the health crisis, Mayotte's economy in 2021 is part of a recovery dynamic, taking advantage, among others, of the revival of global economic activity and the optimism of economic players regarding growth forecasts”, writes the Issuing Institute of Overseas Departments in its annual report. This good economic trend was based on solid household consumption and the realization of public and private investments.. Despite an inflationary context since the end of 2020, foreign trade records a significant increase in imports, carried by all types of goods, both those intended for households and those for business use. Overall activity improved throughout the year, more particularly in the first half. This development mainly benefits the construction and trade sectors., while commercial services are experiencing difficulties. Finally, the dynamism of banking activity continues, underlines Iédom : the collection of savings is strengthening and the support of the banking system for financing the economy continues to grow, although with less intensity than in previous years.
Orange lance « Wassnawass »
Orange Réunion-Mayotte presented its new brand platform on May 12 in Mamoudzou, Wassnawass, Mahorese variation of the group’s reason for being, unveiled in 2020 : “Orange is the trusted player that gives everyone the keys to a responsible digital world”. While densifying its network, Orange will strengthen its societal commitment in Mayotte, by supporting training activities, by raising public awareness of the dangers of screens or cyber harassment or by developing a smartphone application for a game on the theme of the famous tire race through Mamoudzou.
Combani shopping center : laying the first stone
The first stone of the future Combani shopping center, in the center of Grande Terre, was asked on May 11 by its promoter, CBo Territories. Baptized Ylang Ylang, this new shopping center is due to enter service in the second half of 2023. Spanning 2,9 hectares, it will house a Carrefour supermarket (Groupe GBH), Mr Bricolage brands, Batimax and C’TAM from the Cananga group and a shopping mall with 17 stores. Not far, CBo has finalized the acquisition of land of 1,8 hectares to develop a tertiary building program.
