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Peter Herweck Joins Warburg Pincus as Executive-in-Residence to Support European Technology Group
Former CEO of Schneider Electric Brings Global Industrial and Software Leadership Experience London, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, today announced the appointment of Peter...

Kenya attracts Sh117bn capital as investors shift from tech to real-economy sectors
AGRICULTURE, Education and Energy have emerged as the sectors that attracted the most capital for Kenya as investors changed tact and started channeling investments to early-stage startups. New market data for the three months to September 2025,...

MPs launch last-ditch bid to block Labour handing Mauritius '£30bn' to take Chagos Islands from Britain
Opposition MPs will today launch a last-ditch bid to try and stop Labour handing billions of pounds to Mauritius as part of the controversial Chagos Islands deal. Both the Tories and Reform UK have tabled amendments to legislation to approve the...

Funders & Investors Really Need To Start Supporting Kenya’s Promising Electric Car Market
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. We have been covering the developments in the Kenyan electric vehicle sector for over 7 years now — from the early days of a few startups converting one or two internal...

JSS Academy Launches MBBS Programme in Mauritius
Higher Education JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mauritius (JSSAHERM), has announced the formal launch of its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Programme and the official establishment of the JSS School of Medicine at...

Chemical and Petrochemical Industry Set to Drive Innovation and Technological Advancement
Speaking at the Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Conference, recently organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s chemical and petrochemical industry as a potential...

Science BGR After Being Extinct For Hundreds Of Years, Scientists Are Resurrecting This Bird Species
A biotech startup is taking the first real steps towards bringing the dodo bird back from extinction. No one has seen this bird since the late 17th century, but that doesn't mean it has been forgotten. On the contrary, the dodo bird is a clear...

Publicis Groupe Africa Named Network of the Year at the African Cristal Awards for the Second Consecutive Year
Publicis Groupe Africa has once again been named Network of the Year at the African Cristal Awards 2025, marking its second consecutive win and reaffirming its leadership in creativity and effectiveness across the continent. Adding to this...

JSS gets nod for JSS School of Medicine in Mauritius
Mysuru, Oct. 13 (MTY&BNR)- The JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mauritius (JSSAHERM), has got accreditation for its MBBS Programme by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Mauritius, and the formal approval for the...

Mysuru JSS academy opens school of medicine in Mauritius
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mauritius, has launched the JSS School of Medicine in Vacoas, accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius. This new medical college aims to address healthcare and medical education needs...
Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI
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Payments Veteran Arun Kumar Urges Industry to Use AI to Speed Testing
After nearly two decades in the payments space, Arun Kumar is once again redefining how the industry thinks about payments. Known for his unique ability to connect technology and business in challenging times, Kumar has become the trusted name...

Scientists on verge of resurrecting the Dodo
Stuffed dodo in Italy. Credit: Marti B stock - Shutterstock Scientists are in heated debate over whether to resurrect the dodo, the flightless bird extinct for over 300 years. The biotech firm Colossal Biosciences is getting closer to reviving it...
Mauritius and Zanzibar Surge as British Couples Reshape Honeymoon Preferences
African destinations are claiming a larger share of the honeymoon travel market as British couples increasingly look beyond traditional European escapes when planning post-wedding getaways. Research from Travelbag, a UK-based long-haul travel...

Sunseekers, look lively… These Mauritius must-stays are calling
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is renowned for its beach resorts, which are along a spectacular coastline of turquoise waters and white sandy coves. Some are brilliant for families, while others are adults-only; many hotels are attached to...

Trade247 Introduces Primetime Trading Technology in Dubai
Demand for Regulated Forex Brokers Grows for UAE Investors Trade247, a broker firm based in Dubai and regulated by the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority as well as the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, has introduced its...
Experts Warn Ghana Risks Digital Anarchy Without AI Policy
Two leading technology experts have urged government to expedite passage of Ghana’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, warning that continued delays could leave the country vulnerable to unchecked technological growth and potential...

Global forum calls for scientific marine spatial planning, applauding China's cooperative efforts
The 3rd Marine Spatial Planning Cooperation Workshop for Maritime Silk Road Partner Countries and the Conference of the Marine Spatial Planning Partnership, hosted by the China Oceanic Development Foundation (CODF), is held in Beijing from...

IndusIand promoter IIHL Mauritius acquires full ownership of Sterling Bank
IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), Mauritius, the promoter of IndusInd Bank, announced that it has acquired a 100% stake in Bahamas-based Sterling Bank. The acquisition was completed through IIHL’s wholly owned subsidiary, IIHL (Capital),...

IIHL Mauritius completes 100% buyout of Sterling Bank as part of global expansion
Ashok P. Hinduja | Photo Credit: IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL), Mauritius, has completed the full acquisition of Bahamas-based Sterling Bank by acquiring the remaining 49 per cent equity, a statement said on Monday. With the...