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AMBOHIDAHY TUNNEL – Death toll rises in tragic accident

The death toll from the accident in the Ambohidahy tunnel has risen. A new victim has succumbed to her injuries, while the taxi-brousse driver remains in pre-trial detention. 32-year-old Patricia Razafinirina has passed away, becoming the sixth victim of the tragic traffic accident. A mother, she leaves behind a 3-year-old daughter. The accident occurred on

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IFANADIANA – Unidentified epidemic causes thirty-six deaths

The Ministry of Public Health has dispatched teams to Ifanadiana, where several isolated communes are affected by an epidemic that has already claimed thirty-six lives. According to the ministry, eighteen deaths were recorded in Fasintsara between July and August, while another eighteen were reported in Ampasinambo during September, including fourteen within the community and four

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MAEVATANÀNA – Solar mini-grids boost rural activities

Access to electricity has reached a new milestone in the Maevatanàna district. Inaugurated on September 18, two solar power plants now provide electricity to 548 households. In Beanana, the photovoltaic plant has a capacity of 50 kilowatt-peak. It serves 216 households and 14 public institutions through a 3.835-kilometer network. The installation includes an 81.92 kilowatt-hour

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AMBILOBE – Eight people die in a road accident

A serious traffic accident resulted in numerous casualties and significant damage on National Road 6 in Ambilobe the night before last. Two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided violently. According to additional information gathered on-site, eight people lost their lives. Several others were injured and are still receiving care. Some, suffering from multiple and serious

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Devoured Change

Ruling over a world long dominated by titans, Cronus established himself as the guardian of this order. Any force capable of disrupting it was immediately neutralized and, literally, devoured. Thus, he became a predator to his own children, one of whom carried the seed of change. His offspring were swallowed to eliminate any potential threat

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Ohabolana: The Wisdom of Malagasy Proverbs

The collection of Malagasy proverbs, known as ‘Ohabolan’ny Ntaolo’, was first compiled by W.E. Cousins and J. Parrett. In 1871, 1,477 proverbs were published, and by 1885, the collection grew to 3,818 (or 3,790 according to J.A. Houlder). Between 1894 and 1900, Rev. J.A. Houlder serialized his own collection in the ‘Antananarivo Annual’, listing 945

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MINING RESOURCES – Gold exports reopened

The gold sector is gradually resuming its activities in the country. After a sixteen-year hiatus, the government reopened the possibility of applying for gold mining permits last August. According to statements made by the Minister of Mines, Andriamparany Carl, last Saturday, legal exports of the yellow metal are now authorized once again. “I would like

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K1 – SUPER FIGHT IN THE CAGE – Claudia Henri secures her first victory of the season

Versatile. Following her international exploits in Muay Thai, the athlete based in Germany has just added a significant victory to her record. Claudia Toly Henri triumphed over Alessia Amato on Saturday evening during the “Royal K1 Super Fight” event in Lambsheim, Germany. Claudia recently won her first silver medal at the Amateur Muay Thai World

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AGRICULTURE – Government bets on mechanization to boost rice production in Vakinankaratra

Eleven tractors and their agricultural equipment were handed over to farmers’ organizations in Vakinankaratra, Antsirabe, on Saturday. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to increase agricultural output and gradually reduce reliance on rice imports. The handover took place at the Center for Manufacturing, Training, and Application of Agricultural Machinery and Mechanization (CFFAMMA), attended

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