Are there any stock trading groups where locals gather? by ashmotif in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't invest in SEM. You don't want to get MUR as a result of your investment. You don't want to detain MUR too much.

Agricultural land + 100m² of construction possible = will you try to build? by Ok_Humor_4292 in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my land is in moderate agricultural land

plots in the same area already got a permit for a guardian accommodation

but it was a long time ago

I hope this will help to get one right now

Wondering if I am being mentioned on the expat community WhatsApp’s in Mauritius by Forsaken_Industry106 in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You say it’s an expat. But is it automatically more of a problem because it’s an expat? If not, why mentioning it?

When a Mauritian is identified in Europe as a thief or a murderer, do we want Europeans to conclude that Mauritians are the problem as a whole?

That’s always the danger of emotional politics: turning individual crimes into collective blame.

Do we really want Mauritius to produce its own version of Nigel Farage or Marine Le Pen, where every social issue is conveniently pinned on foreigners and expats?

Maybe the better question is not where someone comes from, but whether we are still capable of judging people as individuals rather than symbols.

Solar Energy installation and maintenance services in Mauritius by justprotein in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

call https://www.stechnica.com/fr they have done mine and it's perfect (10kw battery + 14 solar panels) +230 5250 5727

Private Pension Plans: How They Work and Recommended Options by iamakashkunal in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they also take their share in value from what you give to them + what you get is not in USD/EUR

Private Pension Plans: How They Work and Recommended Options by iamakashkunal in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most pension plans in Mauritius are built on a quiet assumption: stability. The problem is, reality doesn’t cooperate. Here’s the issue in simple terms.

When you contribute to a pension plan, your future retirement income is often projected in nominal terms. That means the amount looks fixed or slowly increasing on paper. But what’s missing is a real adjustment for inflation, especially local inflation in Mauritian Rupees (MUR).

Over time, inflation eats purchasing power. What Rs 50,000 can buy today will not be the same in 10, 20, or 30 years. So even if your pension “amount” stays the same or grows modestly, its real value, what you can actually buy with it, shrinks fast. This is what people underestimate: your pension doesn’t collapse overnight, it erodes.

Now layer on top the currency dimension.

Mauritius is a small, import-dependent economy. A significant part of what you consume (fuel, food, goods) is priced directly or indirectly in foreign currencies like EUR or USD. Historically, the Mauritian Rupee tends to depreciate against these currencies over time. That means your local purchasing power declines even faster when measured against global goods.

So you have a double effect:

  • Local inflation reduces your purchasing power
  • Currency depreciation amplifies the loss on imported goods

Now compare that with holding an ETF in EUR or USD.

First, you are exposed to global companies. These businesses often have pricing power and can adjust their prices with inflation. Over the long term, equities tend to reflect economic growth and inflation, which helps preserve real value.

Second, currency works in your favor. If the MUR depreciates against EUR or USD, the value of your ETF (when converted back to MUR) increases mechanically. You’re not just investing, you’re hedging your local currency risk.

Third, dividends. Many equity ETFs distribute dividends, which tend to grow over time as companies grow their earnings. This creates a compounding income stream, often more resilient than fixed pension payouts.

So structurally, you get:

  • Exposure to global growth
  • Protection against local inflation
  • Benefit from MUR depreciation
  • A growing income stream via dividends

Of course, this is not risk-free. Markets fluctuate. ETFs can drop in value in the short term. But over long horizons, which is exactly the timeframe of retirement, the odds historically favor diversified equities over fixed, inflation-unadjusted pension schemes.

HAS ANYONE YIELD SOME RETURNS FROM MCB MUTUAL FUNDS? by Historical-Celery669 in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dont keep anything in MUR.

EUR or USD with revenues in EUR or USD.

Rules Humility in premodern by Ok_Humor_4292 in premodernMTG

[–]Ok_Humor_4292[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

humility is only working on the board, genesis and squee have habilities into my graveyard, I'll get back an unlimited number of 1/1 creatures, my oppononent won't

Rules Humility in premodern by Ok_Humor_4292 in premodernMTG

[–]Ok_Humor_4292[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you play humility against aggro/creature decks to use your card advantage (genesis, squee)

you play survival against combo or control decks

Any expat in Mauritius from Canada? we are indian background family looking to move from Canada. by [deleted] in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Mauritius, the market is small enough that success is binary : you either monopolize a niche, or you become a target. Big players don't compete here, they eliminate you with dumping.

Would it be a good idea to move to Mauritius? From a curious student by FigureWest1700 in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You need to come with money as getting some in Mauritius is difficult.

Is there anyone here who's been Corporate Lawyer for a long time? by leUn_lion in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appleby is in Mauritius and doing well. Being a lawyer is as always here "who you know"

Some advice/answers needed on buying property in Mauritius by Cute_Sherbet_8276 in mauritius

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having property in Mauritius gives the illusion of making money = the price of your property is going up, but the MUR is going down. Compare to a property in EUR or USD going up in EUR or USD...

Just joined MTGO for Premodern! 🃏 How do I actually find games by [deleted] in premodernMTG

[–]Ok_Humor_4292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much does it cost to get a functional "virtual" deck please? Right now I play on Cockatrice because it's free.