Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

14 mai 2014

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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

Money, sex and power: A journey into the putrid world of witchcraft

As the villainous crime of Bassin Cahin – allegedly caused by rituals of black magic – is finally about to be resolved, Weekly immerses its readers into the putrid world of witchcraft. Far from the customary rituals which used to heal a sore throat or a sprained ankle, today, crime, sex and money are bringing unsuspected demons in our multicultural society.

INTERVIEW

Rajiv Servansingh: “Mauritius is the biggest investor into India”

With the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance winning a landslide victory in the recent elections in India, Weekly speaks to Rajiv Servansingh, former MP, political observer, former director of the Board of Investment and current president of MIND Africa consultancy, about what impact the new government will have on Mauritius-India relations. We also take the opportunity to ask for his views on the political games being played at home.

HEALTH

Young children and Ms. Computer: The deceptive babysitter

A child’s risk of developing a mental illness increases with each hour he spends online or in front of the TV, an alarming new report shows. The digital lifestyle puts children at increased risk of depression, anxiety disorders and behavioural problems. Meet Ms. Computer, the world’s most dangerous babysitter…

EDUCATION

Plastic and cosmetic surgery: How to break into the profession

Developing medical tourism is one of Mauritius’ stated official ambitions. And figures indicate that it is taking off in Mauritius. What does it take to break into the field and how are the possibilities in it evolving?

BUSINESS FOCUS

Software development: The Mauritian incubator

For the past few years, Ebène has become an incubator for software development. This niche offers solutions to sectors ranging from operations to finance and human resource via customer care. As regulations are tightening in various sectors, will the software of the future become our present?

WHAT’S ON

Online petitions and campaigns: Will your click make a difference?

The e-petition #bringbackourgirls aiming to save the kidnapped Nigerian school girls has reached Mauritius. It’s for a good cause but will it make any difference? Most online petitions become “digital dust”, according to research.