How this Mauritian athlete took parkour from passion to business
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Source: Reuters: Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Bulk of Crypto Trading Volumes in Africa Are Generated by Institutional Traders
Farzam Ehsani, the founder and CEO of the South African crypto exchange Valr, has stated that institutional traders account for the bulk of the African continent’s crypto trading volumes. To support this point, Ehsani referred to Valr’s largest volumes which he said “are executed via our API by…#farzamehsani #southafrican #african #valr #api #africa #bitcoincomnews #southafrica #mauritius #visa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
$20,000 monkeys: inside the booming illicit trade for lab animals
A lucrative underground trade risks undermining research, creating new pandemics and pushing a recently abundant species to the brinkIn 2019, Jonah Sacha, a researcher at Oregon Health and Science University, received a delivery of 20 monkeys from Mauritius. As part of his research into stem-cell transplants as an HIV treatment, he performs tests on long-tailed macaques.The captive-bred monkeys were legally imported using an approved vendor, and looked healthy. However, when Sacha tested them, one appeared to have latent tuberculosis (TB).Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 7, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Phoebe Weston Tags: Global development Illegal wildlife trade Environment Animals Endangered species Zoology Biology Conservation Source Type: news
Mauritius: 12-HR National Relay Walk, Jog and Run - PM Reiterates the Significance of Staying Physically Active
[Government of Mauritius] We should all commit ourselves to practising at least a physical activity, each in our ways, taking into account our age and ability. For, staying physically active is beneficial not just for the individuals and their family, but also for the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 27, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Mauritius Sport Sustainable Development Source Type: news
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Source: Reuters: Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A thrill-seeking CEO —who has jumped out of planes more than 200 times
When Isa Watson needs to clear her head, she jumps out of a plane. The Brooklyn-based author and entrepreneur considers skydiving her “greatest mental health reset.” And she may be on to something. Studies show that the adrenaline rush can help increase mental concentration, make you more alert…#isawatson #brooklyn #squad #mauritius #madagascar #lifebeyondlikes (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mauritius Begins to Correct a Historic Wrong Towards LGBTQI+ People
Credit: Collectif Arc-en-Ciel/FacebookBy Inés M. PousadelaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Oct 27 2023 (IPS) In response to lawsuits brought by LGBTQI+ activists, the Mauritius Supreme Court has issued two landmark judgments striking down the criminalisation of consensual sex between adult men as unconstitutional. Its reasoning turned upside down the argument used by anti-rights forces to attack LGBTQI+ activists in many African countries: it acknowledged that criminalisation is the foreign import rather than gay sex, and a relic of colonialism it’s high time to shake off.
A damning colonial legacy
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Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ines M Pousadela Tags: Africa Civil Society Featured Headlines Health Human Rights LGBTQ TerraViva United Nations CIVICUS 2023 IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Mauritius: Mauritius Sea Sponge Produces Chemicals That Can Kill Liver Cancer Cells - Findings Are a Positive First Step
[The Conversation Africa] For thousands of years, medicines have been developed from natural sources - mostly from plants. In recent decades, though, drug hunters have been looking at the immense diversity of marine organisms as potential sources of new medicines. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Mauritius Source Type: news
To End Child Marriage in Southern & East Africa, Governments Need to Strengthen Laws & Implementation
Nafissa, 17 from Niger, was married at 16. Three months after marrying she became pregnant. She gave birth to a still born baby. Credit: UNICEF/Marieke van der Velden
The UN commemorates International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 -- an annual and internationally recognized observance that empowers girls and amplifies their voices.By Divya SrinivasanGENEVA, Switzerland, Oct 10 2023 (IPS) Almost one third (32%) of women aged 20 to 24 in Eastern and Southern Africa – around 50 million – were married before 18 years old. To address this pervasive problem, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) ...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Divya Srinivasan Tags: Africa Education Featured Gender Gender Violence Headlines Health Human Rights IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Island Operator Mauritius Telecom Seeks Expansion Into Africa
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Source: Reuters: Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mauritius' top court decriminalizes same-sex relations
Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article PORT-LOUIS — The Supreme Court of Mauritius has struck out a colonial-era law criminalizing same-sex relations, bucking a trend elsewhere in Africa where a string of countries have…#supremecourt #africa #indianocean #mauritian #section250 #mauritius #nbcout #jeandanielwong #cielcollective #lgbt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mauritius: Minister Jagutpal Calls for Public and Private Partnership to Strengthen Mauritian Health Sector
[Government of Mauritius] The Government is investing heavily in latest technologies to provide healthcare professionals with the best tools for diagnosis and treatment. Nonetheless, both the public health sector and the private health sector must complement each other so as to further strengthen the health sector in Mauritius. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 5, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Governance Health and Medicine Mauritius Sustainable Development Source Type: news
Lebanon Wins The 2023 Women's International Friendly Tournament
The SAFF Women's International Friendly Tournament is an invitational women's football tournament held in Saudi Arabia. The tournament was initiated by the Women’s Football Department within the Saudi Arabian Football Association (SAFF) with the aim of fostering the growth of women's football…#saudiarabia #khobar #comoros #mauritius #pakistan #saudiarabian #taëf #bhutan #pilarkhoury #haneentamim (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CCI approves Blackstone, TPG stake buy in Quality Care India
According to two separate releases, CCI said it has approved the acquisition of about 72.49 per cent and 24.16 per cent stake in Quality Care India Ltd by BCP Asia II and Centella Mauritius Holdings Ltd, respectively. BCP Asia II is controlled by funds advised and/or managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc, while Centella Mauritius Holdings is a special purpose investment vehicle controlled by the affiliates of TPG Inc. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - September 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
India's Adani Group rejects OCCRP report it used'opaque' funds to invest
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 2 (Reuters) - India's Adani Group on…#gautamadani #adanigroup #haifaport #haifa #israel #occrp #gqgpartners #mauritius #hindenburgresearch (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
