Mauritius has recently introduced a Golden Visa programme priced at $1 million, targeting wealthy investors and entrepreneurs. Introducing the programme, the country’s Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, said it offers five‑day processing and aims to attract 100 applicants annually. Investors are required to invest at least $1 million within a year in sectors such as AI, fintech, biotechnology, renewable energy and global treasury services.

To tell us more about this initiative, we are joined by Jean‑Luc Mootoosamy, Mauritian journalist and director of Media Expertise in Switzerland.

Mauritius has recently introduced a Golden Visa programme priced at $1 million, targeting wealthy investors and entrepreneurs. Introducing the programme, the country&rsquo;s Prime Minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, said it offers five‑day processing and aims to attract 100 applicants annually. Investors are required to invest at least $1 million within a year in sectors such as AI, fintech, biotechnology, renewable energy and global treasury services.
To tell us more about this initiative, we are joined by Jean‑Luc Mootoosamy, Mauritian journalist and director of Media Expertise in Switzerland.

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Mauritius sets its sights on attracting 100 wealthy migrants annually with a newly launched $1 million golden visa programme

Time now for our weekly round‑up of the biggest business stories on the continent, with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back.

Time now for our weekly round‑up of the biggest business stories on the continent, with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back.

Business round‑up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open for Business and Africa Bounces Back

After noting with concern that citizens in Nigeria do not have access to reliable mechanisms to properly scrutinise the national budget, economist Tolu Olarewaju conducted research focused on budget transparency, corruption and digital public‑monitoring systems in the country.

The research further highlighted challenges associated with the citizens’ portal created and operated by the country’s Budget Office of the Federation, which is reportedly often offline. The study argues that limited access to budget information undermines the social contract between citizens and government.

Dr Tolu Olarewaju, an Economist, Researcher and Lecturer in management at Keele University, now joins us to share more insight.

After noting with concern that citizens in Nigeria do not have access to reliable mechanisms to properly scrutinise the national budget, economist Tolu Olarewaju conducted research focused on budget transparency, corruption and digital public‑monitoring systems in the country.
The research further highlighted challenges associated with the citizens&rsquo; portal created and operated by the country&rsquo;s Budget Office of the Federation, which is reportedly often offline. The study argues that limited access to budget information undermines the social contract between citizens and government.
Dr Tolu Olarewaju, an Economist, Researcher and Lecturer in management at Keele University, now joins us to share more insight.

Research highlights budget transparency gaps and weak public oversight in Nigeria

In our market slot for today, we turn our focus to NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 May in Bothaville, in South Africa’s Free State Province. This year’s event will be held under the theme “Resilience Through Innovation.”


The annual event brings together farmers, agribusiness leaders and stakeholders to engage on practical solutions that support commercially resilient agricultural systems. The shift in resilience from mere survival to profitability, driven by innovation and better decision‑making, is a significant evolution in the agricultural sector.


For a conversation on this, Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agriculture for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa, now joins us on the line.

In our market slot for today, we turn our focus to NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, taking place from 12 to 15 May in Bothaville, in South Africa&rsquo;s Free State Province. This year&rsquo;s event will be held under the theme &ldquo;Resilience Through Innovation.&rdquo;
 The annual event brings together farmers, agribusiness leaders and stakeholders to engage on practical solutions that support commercially resilient agricultural systems. The shift in resilience from mere survival to profitability, driven by innovation and better decision‑making, is a significant evolution in the agricultural sector.
 For a conversation on this, Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agriculture for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa, now joins us on the line.

Mauritius sets its sights on attracting 100 wealthy migrants annually with a newly launched $1 million golden visa programme

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