Clarisse Mongelard

Social Affairs Reporter · Beau Bassin

Clarisse Mongelard reports on social affairs for Mauritius Pulse News from Beau Bassin. Her tribune columns explore housing, health, education and social protection, tracing how policy shifts affect households and vulnerable groups. She foregrounds community voices and frontline perspectives, combining field reporting and data to illuminate everyday consequences and spur public debate.

Articles by this author

Crime & Society

Police Kill Mauritian Suspect in Madagascar Femicide Investigation

Domestic violence escalates to fatal police shooting in remote Madagascar district

Oceania

Regional bloc intensifies push for Madagascar to free political prisoners

SADC escalates demands on Madagascar's transition government over detentions and democratic governance.

Oceania

Mauritius Budget Fight Exposes Cracks in Growth Model; Structural Overhaul Looms

Mauritius faces pressure to shift from consumption-driven model toward production and export competitiveness.

Tourism and Island Life

Tourism Arrivals Stall in May; First-Quarter Momentum Fades for Mauritius

May arrivals plateau as growth momentum slows after strong first quarter

Money & Business

Private Sector Submits 80 Budget Proposals to Overhaul Mauritius Economic Framework

Private sector outlines structural reforms to address labour shortages and competitive pressures

Money & Business

Mauritius Digital ID Rollout Faces Critical Test: Privacy Infrastructure Must Precede Laun

Privacy safeguards must be embedded before digital identity system launch.

Tourism and Island Life

Tourism Arrivals Stall in May; Mauritius Faces Delivery Challenges Across Hotel and Airlin

Infrastructure and capacity constraints test Mauritius tourism sector as monthly arrivals plateau.

Politics & Governance

Mauritius Faces Fiscal Crunch as Debt Burden Climbs to Rs 675.4 Billion

Government faces competing pressures between debt reduction and public relief demands

Crime & Society

Mauritius Eyes Mandatory ID Checks for Social Media Users; Details Still Unclear

Government launches consultations on identity verification requirements for social media platforms.

Politics & Governance

Avinash Gopee outlines NG Group governance push in healthcare, retirement

Mauritian conglomerate points to board oversight, regulatory compliance amid public scrutiny and sector expansion

Money & Business

Precious Metal Surge Signals Investor Shift Away From Equities Amid Global Turmoil

Record gold prices reflect institutional and central bank demand amid economic concerns.

Oceania

April 2026 Cabinet Note: What the Warning Letters Actually Say

Reconstructing the COWI-Luxconsult trail and why compliance visibility shapes how performance warnings are now read

Oceania

Mare Chicose and the Blame Game Mauritius Can’t Quit

As politics splinters and headlines multiply, the real story is oversight, not just operators.

Oceania

Island Nation Emerges as Africa's Gateway for Global Capital and Regional Commerce

Mauritius leverages institutional strength and geographic position to capture regional investment flows.

Money & Business

Mauritius Races to Lead African AI Revolution as Tech Adoption Surges Nationwide

Island enterprises integrate AI across key sectors while facing workforce and security challenges.

Politics & Governance

How appointment timelines became a patronage narrative online

Tracking parliamentary records, media framing, and what verification checks confirm so far

Money & Business

Tech Boom: Mauritius Emerges as Africa's Next Financial Innovation Powerhouse

Mauritius emerges as Africa's leading fintech hub with regulatory strength.

Politics & Governance

African Nations Launch Bold Economic Reforms to Attract Global Investment

African nations pursue economic reforms to attract foreign investment and strengthen governance.