Africa wealth report: Millionaire island Mauritius is home of the elite

Kieron Monks, CNN

Updated 1058 GMT (1858 HKT) May 5, 2017

Mauritius has the highest wealth per capita in Africa, the fastest growing wealth per capita, and the fastest growing population of millionaires, according to a new report from the AfrAsia Bank.
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Life's a beach – Mauritius has the highest wealth per capita in Africa, the fastest growing wealth per capita, and the fastest growing population of millionaires, according to a new report from the AfrAsia Bank.
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The report attributed the island's wealth to its favorable business climate with low taxes and loose regulations, as well as the luxury lifestyle on offer including beaches and golf courses.
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Par for the course – The report attributed the island's wealth to its favorable business climate with low taxes and loose regulations, as well as the luxury lifestyle on offer including beaches and golf courses.
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Mauritius has also seen rapid development of its infrastructure including new hospitals such as the Apollo Bramwell.
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Five-star facilities – Mauritius has also seen rapid development of its infrastructure including new hospitals such as the Apollo Bramwell.
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South Africa is home to over 40,000 millionaires, the most of any African country. Johannesburg is the number one city for millionaires.