A hotel project with 80 to 120 rooms is being planned in the immediate vicinity of Ivato International Airport. Ravinala Airports, the concessionaire for the international airports of Ivato and Fascène Nosy Be, launched a call for expressions of interest (AMI) on Wednesday to select an investor capable of developing and operating this infrastructure. The […]
The four nations qualified for the semi-finals of the African Women’s Volleyball Championship have been confirmed. The semi-finals will take place this Thursday, September 3, at the Kasarani Arena in Nairobi, featuring top-tier matchups between the continent’s best teams. The Kenyan team, the defending champions, remains in the race to retain their title. As the
Uber is ending its operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. This decision comes as the American ride-hailing company simultaneously announces the elimination of 3,300 jobs worldwide, representing approximately 10% of its workforce. “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the difficult decision to end our operations in Nigeria,
Madagascar Airlines is facing a temporary reduction in its fleet capacity. The national airline is currently operating only four of its five ATR 72 aircraft. The fifth aircraft is grounded due to the regulatory overhaul of its two engines, which is currently being carried out abroad. The delay in their delivery is the cause of
A Malagasy national is now leading a UN organization in Côte d’Ivoire. After representing the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Madagascar since 2017, Volatiana Rakotondrazafy has assumed the same role in Côte d’Ivoire. She will serve as the organization’s representative, tasked with continuing the work initiated with the government, the private sector, and
The Barea Ladies are set to play both matches against the Banyana Banyana on South African soil. This double-header is part of the second round of the African zone qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. According to the Malagasy Football Federation, the first leg will take place on October 9, while the return
Advocacy efforts continue. The Malagasy government does not intend to stop at the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 2028. While the United States House of Representatives has just adopted the text granting eligible African countries preferential access to the American market until December 31, 2028, the Ministry of Trade
“Besalohy,” meaning “the one with many panicles,” is designed to provide a high grain yield upon harvest. According to the National Center for Applied Research in Rural Development (Fofifa), a new rice variety capable of reaching a yield of 4 tons per hectare is set to be distributed to producers starting from the 2027-2028 agricultural
The successor to Arnaud Guillois has arrived at his new post. Jean-Marc Grosgurin, the new Ambassador of France to Madagascar, presented the figurative copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Malagasy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to
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With one year to go before the 12th edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI), scheduled to take place in the Comoros from August 10 to 19, 2027, the Mauritian government has officially launched its preparations. According to the Mauritian press, a total budget of 20 million Mauritian rupees, approximately 425,000 US dollars, has
