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GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Madagascar selects its three national winners for the ClimateLaunchpad regional competition

Vero Razanamparany, founder of ValorLink; Zina Raminosona, project leader of ICP; and Avotriniaina Andriambelozaka, founder of Sebio, are the three Malagasy winners of the ClimateLaunchpad national final held on Friday in Antaninarenina. They will represent Madagascar at the regional final of this major international competition dedicated to green innovations and sustainable technologies. Qualifying would open […]

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OFFICIAL EXAM – A high-security Baccalaureate session for over 233,000 candidates across Madagascar

The big day has arrived for 233,538 candidates. The 2026 Baccalaureate exams kicked off this Monday morning at the Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo High School (LJJR) in Analakely and the Mahamasina Technical and Vocational High School (LTP). This ceremony marked the official launch of the session, which is under high surveillance. The three relevant ministers—National Education, Technical

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP – JPM focuses its next annual gathering on ‘scaling up’ to help businesses last and grow

Creating a business is no longer enough; it is now essential to ensure its longevity and growth. This is the core challenge around which the Jeune Patronat de Madagascar (JPM) is organizing the second edition of the Rentrée du Jeune Patronat (RJP), scheduled for October 8th and 9th in Ivato. Centered on the theme of

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OFFICIAL EXAMS – Authorities target authors of fake exam subject leaks

The individuals behind social media posts offering alleged 2026 Baccalaureate exam subjects have been identified by authorities. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Mesupres) stated that the case has been referred to the cybercrime unit and urges parents and candidates not to fall for these scam attempts. On the eve of the exams,

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Corruption: OIF bets on youth to strengthen integrity in Madagascar

The fight against corruption is now extending into lecture halls and classrooms. Working alongside Malagasy authorities, the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) is intensifying its support for the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO) to make prevention a cornerstone of the 2025-2030 National Anti-Corruption Strategy (SNLCC). Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 08:42:11 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

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Jesosy Mamonjy: Prefect suspends elections

The elections for the renewal of the Board of Directors (CA) of the Jesosy Mamonjy Foibe Church were suspended yesterday in Ankorondrano, following a decision by the Prefect of Antananarivo. This measure was taken amid rising tensions between supporters and opponents of the ballot. The Prefect of Antananarivo visited the headquarters of the Jesosy Mamonjy

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Climate Technologies: Madagascar Lags Behind Other African Countries

Investments in climate technologies are experiencing spectacular growth across the African continent. According to the report ‘The State of ClimateTech in Africa 2.0: Moving Beyond the Headline Numbers’, African start-ups specializing in climate technologies have raised approximately 6.35 billion dollars between 2016 and 2025. Unfortunately, Madagascar still appears to be a minor player in this

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CCPREAS: A new step towards vocational training for youth in Akamasoa

Construction work on the Akamasoa Mahatsara vocational training center in Betsizaraina has entered its second phase. Supported by the State through the CCPREAS (Coordination Unit for Recovery Projects and Social Actions), this project aims to improve access for young people, especially the most vulnerable, to vocational learning and professional integration. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20

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Electricity: Power production exceeds grid demand in Antsiranana

Electricity production capacity is increasing in many regions of Madagascar. However, the grid remains vulnerable, which contributes to technical failures and power outages. The improvement of electricity production capacity is progressing rapidly in several regions of the Great Island. New generator sets are being gradually put into service. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 08:27:29 (Madagascar

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Worsening Hunger in Madagascar: 3.72 Million People Likely to Reach ‘Crisis’ Level Between October 2026 and February 2027

The international NGO Save the Children has issued an alert regarding the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition situation, with more than half a million children under the age of 5 at risk of acute malnutrition in the coming months. “Hunger in Madagascar is expected to worsen significantly later this year, with the number of people

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