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Seychelles: Courtesy Call By Ambassador Li Nan On Principal Secretary Madeleine
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 9, 2025/APO Group/ -- On Friday, 8 August 2025, Ms. Lin Nan, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Seychelles, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Ian...
CSA Trading’s Seychelles Karting national championship roars back into action
Seychelles Nation
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CSA Trading’s Seychelles Karting national championship roars back into action After a short break during the closure of the Roche Caïman karting track for the 13th Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien Games, the Seychelles...
FINANCING ROUND-UP: CREC, BRUC, Qair and Greenalia secure funds for projects
PV Tech
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August 8, 2025
The funds will support the development of the Stor’Sun I and II hybrid solar-plus-storage projects in Trou d’Eau Douce, situated in Mauritius’ Flacq district. The funding is being arranged in collaboration with SBM Bank. In 2023, Qair signed four...
Applications open for 7th MEST Africa Challenge, to focus on fintech
Disrupt Africa
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August 18, 2025
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for the seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge, which this year seeks to identify and support exceptional fintech entrepreneurs. Founded in Ghana in 2008 by...
Absa bulks up investment in new digital capabilities
ITWeb
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August 18, 2025
Absa Group’s customer base increased 2% to 12.8 million in the first half of the year. Absa Group saw information technology (IT)-related spend increase by 5% to R8.2 billion, in the first half of the year, according to its results released today....
SquaredFinancial unveils referral program with rewards up to $1,000 per client
Korea Herald
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August 18, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology-driven trading platform, SquaredFinancial, has launched its referral program, to accelerate client growth, drive trading volume, and offer real value to its global community of...
Bank of Ceylon crowned Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand in 2025
Daily FT
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Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer Russel Fonseka The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has been named Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand for 2025 by Brand Finance Lanka, with a brand value of Rs. 57.4 billion reflecting a 14.3%...
Madagáscar assume presidência da Comunidade para o Desenvolvimento da África Austral
Ver Angola
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The President of Madagascar replaced his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emerson Mnangagwa, at the summit's opening ceremony. "At this solemn moment in our shared history, I accept with pride and a sense of duty the mission of presiding over SADC. A...
Tourism Seychelles concludes three-city India roadshow to boost market engagement
ETTravelWorld.com
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August 9, 2025
Tourism Seychelles has completed its annual three-city roadshow across Delhi, Pune and Mumbai, strengthening its outreach in one of its fastest-growing inbound markets. The initiative follows the launch of IndiGo’s direct Mumbai–Mahé service on 22...
Exploring Investment Opportunities in Seychelles
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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August 8, 2025
The Republic of Seychelles is recognised for its stable political environment, high level of human development, and robust environmental conservation efforts, positioning it as an attractive destination for investment within the African region. As...
Unspoilt charm of Seychelles
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 8, 2025
Turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean welcome us as our flight from Mumbai descends on the narrow airstrip of Seychelles, known for its postcard beaches and unique flora and fauna. The immigration check and visa-on-arrival are quick, as also the...
Building future guardians of nature
Seychelles Nation
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Group photo after river exploration Environment education holiday camp inspires young eco-warriors Young eco-warriors took a break from screens and classrooms this holiday to explore Seychelles’ natural world through the ministry’s environment...
The luxury Seychelles resort where a 150-year-old tortoise mingles with celebrities
CNN
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August 8, 2025
North Island, Seychelles — Nicolas Louys steps inside the primary suite of an 8,000-square-foot villa in the Seychelles and immediately points to the bed. “I’m led to believe that we have the biggest mattress in the Indian Ocean. And there’s a...
How To Curate A High Fashion Travel Wardrobe For High Summer
Forbes
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It’s mid-August, and the height of summer, and you may be heading off to catch the last of the sun’s rays before Fall gets here. There’s an art to packing for any trip, but one essential key is to include a selection of stylish accessories and...
Unseen hands, shadow fleets and undersea cable sabotage
Asia Times
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August 18, 2025
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. As the mysteries behind high-profile undersea cable ruptures in the Baltic Sea and Taiwan Strait remain unsolved, scrutiny over Russian and Chinese “shadow...
SADC fund yet to win full ratification
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjembo Only nine Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have signed an agreement to establish and operationalise the SADC Development Fund, SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi has announced. This means about 44%...
Seychelles: President Ramkalawan Attends Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony For Orchid Village Affordable Housing Development Phases II & III
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 1, 2025/APO Group/ -- President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan and Vice President Ahmed Afif, attended the foundation stone laying ceremony for...
Political Firestorm Erupts Over Seychelles Airport Redevelopment
FTN News
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August 5, 2025
On 31st July 2025, Seychelles International Airport found itself at the center of a national and political storm. President Wavel Ramkalawan made an unscheduled visit to the facility, presenting the trip as a “technical site inspection” to discuss...
Indigo strengths its presence at Abu Dhabi with new routes from India’s Tier – 2 cities
Travel Daily Media
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August 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports is continuing to cement its position as a key enabler of economic growth and global connectivity, reporting double-digit passenger traffic growth for a 17th consecutive quarter as well as strong flight movement and cargo growth...
Bank of Ceylon leads Sri Lankan banks in The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2025
Daily FT
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Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the country’s largest state-owned commercial bank, has once again been ranked among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker magazine, published by the Financial Times Ltd. UK. Bank of Ceylon has been placed at the top,...