With its favourable tax status and historic ties to Africa, Mauritius is fast establishing its status as a gateway to investment in the continent. Conyers Dill & Pearman’s Craig Fulton and Anthony Whaley report
The African continent, while not unscathed by the global recession, has shown a fair degree of resilience in providing significant opportunities with its under-penetrated markets and unleveraged businesses. Economic expansion in this region, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, is mainly being supported by minerals and energy, but also by a broad base of sectors including agriculture, technology, telecommunications, media and financial services.
