The Competition Commission of Mauritius (“CC”) has introduced a time‑limited amnesty programme for trade associations, cooperatives and their members to come forward and disclose cartel conduct and bid rigging in exchange for immunity from financial penalties. The programme will run from 25 May to 25 November 2026.
The programme
On 15 May 2026, the CC announced the Trade Association and Cooperatives Amnesty Programme (“TACAP”), a one‑off initiative aimed at uncovering collusive conduct arising within trade associations, cooperatives and similar industry structures.
Under the Competition Act 2007, horizontal collusion and bid rigging are prohibited under sections 41 and 42. These provisions target hardcore cartel conduct, including price fixing, market allocation and coordination in tenders. Businesses found to have engaged in such conduct face administrative penalties of up to 10% of turnover per year of infringement, capped at five years.
