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ANTSARARAY AMBOHIMANARINA – A new multi-sport facility is born

The 6th arrondissement of Antananarivo has a new community space. The Kianja Kanto Antsararay was inaugurated on June 17 as part of the Antananarivo Urban Nursery Project (PUA), implemented by GRET in partnership with the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) and funded by the French Development Agency (AFD). Located in the heart of the Ambohimanarina […]

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High Prices of Electric Vehicles Deter Buyers

While electric vehicles are increasingly appealing to motorists, their high prices and infrastructure limitations continue to slow down their widespread adoption. The electric vehicle market is beginning to gain a foothold in Madagascar. Specialized dealerships are emerging in Antananarivo, Toamasina, and Antsirabe, offering models ranging from 40 million to over 300 million ariary, depending on

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ANDOHARANOFOTSY – Toddler dies from electrocution

A domestic tragedy occurred in Belambanana, Andoharanofotsy, on Tuesday morning. A one-year-and-two-month-old baby girl lost her life after being electrocuted in the family home. According to initial findings, the girl was playing near an electrical connection when the accident occurred. Her young aunt, who was responsible for looking after her, attempted to rescue the child

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IN THE UPPER TOWN: Alimbetso brings together poetry and music

The first edition of Alimbetso will bring together poets, slam artists, and musicians in an intimate setting in Andohalo. When words meet strings and traditional sounds, Malagasy culture reveals its full richness. On Saturday, June 20, the Vohimasina site in Andohalo will host the first edition of “Alimbetso,” a cultural event held as part of

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MUAY THAI – PRO FIGHT IN THAILAND – Claudia Henri Secures Her First Victory

A successful debut. Invited by FA Group, the event organizer, Germany-based expatriate Claudia Toly Henri has secured her first professional victory in Thailand. “This is a dream come true for me. I have dreamed of going to Thailand, the birthplace of this discipline, for a long time,” rejoiced the Malagasy fighter, who has been training

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AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR – Karenjy regains ground

“Karenjy continues its mission: to promote local expertise, generate jobs, and demonstrate that it is possible to design and produce a vehicle in Madagascar,” explains Tesa, a company representative. Relaunched in 2016 by Le Relais Madagascar, a socio-economic enterprise, through its Soatao factory, the brand now claims nearly eighty-five vehicles produced and intends to continue

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CYBERSECURITY – Madagascar establishes a pool of enthusiasts

The Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) is planning to establish a pool of enthusiasts capable of defending our digital space. “We, as Malagasy, must train ourselves to ensure the protection of our own data,” stated Eric Rakotomaniraka, Director General of CIRT, yesterday. In the era of the digital and social media explosion, data security has

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Lost Causes

Illogical! Reducing the budget for national education and public health to reallocate it to the hemicycle. The initial finance bill submitted to the National Assembly for 2025 contains a series of incomprehensible measures. The text was drafted and reviewed in record time, just after the popular movements in October. It was submitted to the National

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL – CAVB ZONE 7 – Five teams to compete in the Seychelles

Massive presence. Madagascar has registered five teams—two men’s and three women’s—for the CAVB (Confédération Africaine de Volleyball) Zone 7 beach volleyball tournament. This regional summit, scheduled for July 1st and 2nd, will take place alongside the continental African Cup qualification tournament. Among the participants are two teams that excelled at the first stage of the

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PRODUCTS – The flag market hits a saturation point

At the Andravoahangy market, seamstresses have stopped making flags several days before the Independence Day celebrations. “The market is dead quiet this year. Zero orders on the counter. It’s a hard blow, considering I usually handle around 1,000 to 1,500 orders per year,” says Berthine, considered the doyenne of flag makers at the Andravoahangy market.

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