Mauritius

Social security and welfare payments have risen on the island nation ,with current estimates indicated to reach 583 million per year while pensions reached an all-time high with 699 million paid out last year.

According to the Ministry of Finances figures released Thursday , as at the end of 2012 government dedicated 699 million dollars to various social security and welfare payments with figures showing an increase across all payments.

Hydroponic farming is rapidly emerging as a reliable commercial market in Mauritius agricultural authorities believe, with more and more growers going to greenhouse farming, ensuring sustainable development agricultural practices
The island which is often touted as a paradise getaway destination in the south west Indian Oceans , has over the last 10 years or so developed its hydroponic farming industry.
Growing tomatoes , garlic and onions have been its principal crops, while being near enough to self-sufficiency in tomato production overall this year thus far.

The ocean that surrounds Mauritius on any given day is as tranquil and sublime from January to December. Equally you will find on any given day , ships rolling past far out as the eye can see, many of them fishing trawlers and vessels .

Underneath this visually serene facade an unbridled issue of illegal fishing which is going on out there in the vast Mauritian territorial high seas. A criminal activity that costs Africa per year over 600 million USD.