That's a measure which makes online shopaholics quite unhappy 😬. This means that all purchases above Rs 1,000 will be eligible to VAT charges when clearing customs in Mauritius. Previously, only items above Rs 3, 000 were concerned as there was a higher exemption value.
Knock, knock… iPhone 11 is here
After using my iPhone 7 for more than 3 years now, I am upgrading to, of course, another iPhone. No, I'm far from being a die heart Apple fan boy but through the past years, I have loved the performance of the iPhone.
Protecting your home from fire hazards with Fire Angel
It took me probably more than a year to choose and finalize the purchase of a fire alarm system for installation in our home. The search started, of course on AliExpress and eBay, whereby one can find a really large choice of devices at a range of prices.
Applications for ICTA permits/licences/certificates are now online
Earlier today, I stumbled upon a communiqué from the ICTA. From what one can read, the ICTA will now have a web site from which all import applications (permits / type approval certificates) need to be made. They will also cater for document uploads to support your applications. Until now, this process required the importer... Continue Reading →
Shop online, save your precious money!
Nearly 10 years since I started shopping online! Although prices are now competitive in the island, some people do not hesitate to put exorbitant price tags for items which can be purchased directly online.
Winners’ Click & Collect : Faire commission vine plis fun!
Hello people!We all know how it can sometimes be boring to lose our precious time in supermarkets for our monthly groceries or whenever we need to. End of months queues are even worst. Ever since Winners launched its online shop last year, I always wanted to give it a try and write my experience in... Continue Reading →
Chortau dashboard camera review
Hey people! After using the A118 for nearly 2 years, I had to look for a new dash cam when I sold my previous car. One of the reasons why I did not want to remove the camera is that I had to remove back the wire running from the cam, across the top of... Continue Reading →
Moved to Namecheap’s EasyWP WordPress Hosting
Before diving into the topic, let me reassure you. This is not a sponsored post, so you are guaranteed to get a real feedback. Current hosting With my current Siteground.com 2 year hosting package reaching its renewal point, it was time for me to move to a new hosting company. As I posted on Facebook... Continue Reading →
SBM (finally) launched its mobile banking apps!
Long due since the launch of their new banking system (including a new Internet Banking web site) back in September 2016, the mobile apps have finally been publicly announced yesterday. Designed to run on iOS and Android only, these apps can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store respectively. Unfortunately, if... Continue Reading →
[Online shopping] Exemption raised to Rs3000 for imports following the Budget 2017 – 2018
That's indeed a good news for those who spend their time and money on online shopping platforms such as eBay, Amazon or Alibaba!