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Weekly - 5 – 11 September : Headlines of this new edition

1 septembre 2013, 06:47

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Weekly - 5 – 11 September : Headlines of this new edition

COVER STORY

Pension reform: New ways to retire
The numbers are out and point to a looming pensions crisis associated with the basic retirement pension. Weekly looks at how the administrative drift in dealing with the crisis is leading to a shift towards private pensions and investment systems. 
 
INTERVIEW
Nick Leake: “We do promote the official recognition of gay relationships”
Outgoing British high commissioner Nick Leake talks to Weekly about whether Britain is looking to export gay marriage, his successor, Syria and why the English language seems to be losing out to French in Mauritius. 
 
EDUCATION
The Asian giants: China and India
The rising economic might and international profile of the two Asian giants, China and India, is being reflected in the changing geography of higher education in both countries. But how do the two compare with each other, which of the two is attracting Mauritian students and why?
 
HEALTH
High cholesterol: How modern lifestyle puts children at greater risk
Identified as the top cause of deaths the world over, heart disease is but a step away when your cholesterol levels are not taken care of. Weekly looks at why it pays to instil healthier eating habits in your children as the risk factor becomes increasingly worse for young people.
 
IN THE NEWS
Airport developments: New terminal ready for take-off
There was a whiff of pride in the air as the SSR International Airport’s new terminal, which required an investment of US$305 million (Rs9.4 billion), was officially inaugurated by the prime minister on Friday. The terminal will make the island capable of receiving twice as many air travellers, the ultimate goal being to have four million travellers passing through Mauritius by plane per year.
 
WHAT’S ON
Slimming down for summer? Try the Huawei Ascend P6 for size
Weekly checks out the world’s slimmest smart phone