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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

15 septembre 2015, 11:42

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Weekly: Headlines of the new edition

 

COVER STORY

The ‘new' MBC – How close is it to impartial reporting?

The Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) hit a new low in terms of government bias when reporting the Labour Party event on Sunday, political opponents imply. At the same time, a proud-looking ICT minister, Roshi Bhadain, has proudly declared that the days when the government controlled the state media are gone. What is the true face of the new and ‘improved’ MBC, the MBC 2.0? A reliable news provider, or a propaganda machine?

 

BUSINESS

KPMG under fire: What professionals in the field think

When audit firm KPMG came under fire last week amid the British American Investment (BAI) saga, it felt like the whole accounting and auditing profession had taken a serious blow, marking perhaps a dark period in the profession’s local history. While KPMG refuted categorically all the allegations aimed at tarnishing its image and reputation, financial observers reckon this blow to the firm could have far reaching consequences on the auditing practice in Mauritius.

 

HEALTH

The Mediterranean diet: A ‘gold standard’ eating habit

Past studies have shown that it can help reduce the risks of heart disease, deflect memory loss and recently, a new research suggested that it can also reduce the risks of breast cancer. We are talking about the Mediterranean diet. Weekly tells you what the diet is and its effects on your health.

 

EDUCATION

Insurance Co’s take on popularity in education financing market

If banks have for a long time been the sole provider of finance for higher education, today, they have a tough rival. Insurance companies have now taken a good share of the education finance market in Mauritius with a host of education financing plans pouring into the market. For instance, what an insurance company would offer could differ considerably from what a bank in terms of finance.