News category: Communication to Members
Code of People Practices – “Support & Impact Study” Services
After the launch of the Code of People Practices, Business Mauritius is now embarking on “Support and Impact Study” services to its members.
A series of FREE Working Sessions will be organised at the seat of Business Mauritius, BM-MCCI Building, Ebène Cybercity, Ebène as per the schedule below:
Workshop | Date | Schedule |
1 | Thursday 24 February 2022 | 0930 – 1200 |
2 | Thursday 24 February 2022 | 1330 – 1600 |
3 | Monday 28 February 2022 | 0930 – 1200 |
4 | Monday 28 February 2022 | 1330 – 1600 |
5 | Tuesday 8 March 2022 | 1330 – 1600 |
The sessions will be facilitated by two Consultants who also contributed to the making of the Code namely; Mrs Varsha Naran, Managing Director, Lumière Coaching and Consulting and Mrs Shahin Bhayat–Peerbux Managing Director, Keyes Consulting Ltd.
Thanks to confirm your participation by completing the Participation Form via our Members Corner.
Should you require any additional information, please contact us on 4663600 or by email at training@businessmauritius.org.
Japan-Mauritius: Moving Africa up the Value Chain
Business Mauritius has participated in the Japan-Mauritius: Moving Africa up the Value Chain’ webinar on 15th December 2021 in the margin of the 2nd Japan-Africa Public Private Economic Forum (JAfEF). This event goes in line with the Japan-Mauritius-Africa Thought Leadership Series.
This webinar was organised by the Economic Development Board, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius.
Read more: Japan-Mauritius: Moving Africa up the Value Chain – Webinar
Appel à projet pour l’évènement BlueInvest Africa en 2022
L’Union européenne organise, en collaboration avec la République des Seychelles, la première édition du BlueInvest Africa qui aura lieu les 15 et 16 mars 2022 aux Seychelles.
BlueInvest Africa est une opportunité unique pour les entreprises africaines de présenter leurs projets innovants dans le secteur de l’économie bleue. Un appel à projets est ouvert jusqu’au 19 décembre 2021.
Veuillez vous rendre sur le lien suivant pour vous inscrire : https://blueinvest-africa-2022.b2match.io/.
Enn Moris San Koripsion
In 2003, the United Nations General Assembly designated 09 December as the International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). It aims at raising people’s awareness on corruption and the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in combating and preventing the scourge. That day provides an opportunity for Governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, the media and citizens around the world to join forces to fight corruption. Mauritius is a State party to the UNCAC.
In this context, kindly find below the message from the Director-General of the ICAC, Dr Navin Beekarry.
Liste “rouge écarlate”
Message du président de BM, dans un contexte où une issue concluante est attendue sous peu :
- Depuis l’inclusion de Maurice sur la liste “rouge écarlate” de la France, le gouvernement mauricien et la communauté des affaires ont collaboré étroitement afin de trouver une issue favorable à cette situation.
- Guidés par cet objectif commun, les membres de BM ont activé leurs réseaux pour faire des représentations auprès de parties prenantes clés en France afin de démontrer les actions que Maurice a mis en place pour mitiger les risques de propagation et de s’assurer que la destination mauricienne demeure sûre pour TOUS les voyageurs.
- Les réseaux de BM ont également étayé les arguments y mentionnés afin que la France, pays ami, puisse reconsidérer sa décision.
- Maurice continue à surveiller la situation de près afin de prendre des mesures adéquates en cas d’apparition du variant Omicron. La responsabilité collective est de mise pour s’assurer que les règles sanitaires en vigueur soient respectées et ainsi trouver un équilibre entre l’économie, la vie sociale et la santé de notre population.
- Notre industrie touristique s’est bien préparée pour la reprise afin que celle-ci se déroule dans les meilleures conditions de sécurité sanitaire. Le public et le privé ont travaillé en bonne intelligence sur ce dossier.
- La décision de la France représente un impact conséquent sur l’ensemble de l’économie, l’Hexagone étant un de nos partenaires privilégiés.
- Durant les différents échanges avec nos partenaires en France, nous avons ressenti un réel intérêt pour que le cas de Maurice soit pris en compte et une issue trouvée.
Urgent Communiqué: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Measures for businesses
During the previous weeks, Mauritius has recorded high rates of COVID-19 contamination. This situation has put tremendous strain on our health services. The Health Authorities have recommended all citizens to get vaccinated as the vaccines provide adequate protection against the virus.
COVID-19 Third Dose Vaccination
A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is also highly recommended as it gives an added layer of protection against the COVID-19. It creates a barrier to the onward transmission and thus, reduce the spread of the virus in the community. Business Mauritius encourages its members to register for the third-dose vaccinations as of today, Monday 22 November 2021 on the Economic Development Board(EDB) website link.
As per the criteria, a booster of the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, irrespective of the first and second dose, will be administrated to those who have been fully vaccinated for at least four months.
Please find the list of 11 fixed Vaccination Centres which are available for the booster dose:
- Plaine Verte Youth Centre
- Swami Vivekanand International Convention Centre, Pailles
- Anjalay Stadium, Mapou
- Rivière du Remport Youth Centre (temporarily)
- Riche-Mare Community Centre
- Farmer Services Centre, Saint-Pierre
- Omnicane Business Gateway, Plaine Magnien
- Rivière des Anguilles, Village Hall
- Dr James Burty David Gymnasium, Curepipe (temporarily)
- Plaza, Rose-Hill
- Germain Comarmand Stadium, Bambous
WFH is considered as one of the most effective initiatives to curb the spread of COVID-19 as it limits human interaction at the workplace.
Follow-up Survey to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses in Mauritius
This is a follow-up survey to the first Business Survey (September-October 2021) conducted by DCDM Research with the participation of the nine partner members of Business Mauritius, namely AHRIM, AMM, IAM, MCA, MCCI, MEXA, BACECA, MBA, and OTAM. Technically and financially supported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Japanese Embassy, the report demonstrates the impact of the pandemic on several aspects of the business world, as well as the anticipation of business leaders for 2021.
Africa Business Summit: New Pathways to U.S.- Africa Economic Partnership
The Corporate Council on Africa is organising its 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit on July 27-29, under the theme: ‘’New Pathways to U.S.- Africa Economic Partnership’’.
The Summit’s virtual conference will spotlight the next phase of growth in the U.S.-Africa economic partnership, focusing on key strategies such as Health Security, African Regional and U.S.-Africa Trade, the Future of Energy, Agribusiness and Manufacturing Ecosystems, Trade Finance, Women and Diaspora-Empowered Trade, Digital Transformation, and more.
Registration to the Summit is FREE, you may register here: U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021
Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2021) Kigali, Rwanda
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the African Union and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda, brings you the 2nd Intra-African Trade Fair (IAFT2021) to be held in Kigali from 8 to 14 December 2021.
IAFT2021 will provide a unique and valuable platform for businesses to access an integrated African market of over 1.2 billion people with a GDP of over US$2.5 trillion created under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
For more information and registration details, please visit: intraafricatradefair.com