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BUSINESS CLIMATE – Yvon Tsimbazafy Randriamialison, new Chairman of the EDBM, makes public-private dialogue his priority

The new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) has set his course. Taking office on Monday, Yvon Tsimbazafy Randriamialison stated that the EDBM’s priorities must align with the vision of the President of the Refoundation, by prioritizing “projects with a direct impact on the population as well […]

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NATIONAL DIALOGUE – A joint mission of the African Union and the United Nations to assess the conditions for supporting the national consultation

How will the African Union and the United Nations support the consultation in Madagascar? This question is at the heart of the joint mission that the two organizations are conducting on the Big Island, which began on Monday. To find answers, the delegates will spend five days “listening to the various stakeholders and gathering their

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Over 200 projects developed by young Malagasy people in the running for Confejes funding

A technical workshop is underway to select projects for the Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Program (PPJ) of the Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers of La Francophonie (Confejes). Over the course of five days, members of the Technical Selection and Orientation Committee (CTSO), representing several French-speaking countries, will examine more than 200 projects submitted. Captured &

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Orange Africa and Middle East: Digital technology for more inclusive growth

Orange Africa and Middle East has published its 2025 CSR report, titled “Growing Together.” The operator highlights its contribution to the development of more inclusive digital technology, more resilient infrastructure, and sustainable growth. According to the report, Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) currently supports more than 179 million customers and relies on nearly 19

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Fuel: The MEH clarifies purchase rules at service stations

The Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons (MEH) provided clarifications yesterday in Ampandrianomby regarding the measures governing the purchase of fuel at service stations. According to officials, these provisions are not linked to any supply shortages or a decrease in available stocks. The quantity of fuel that can be purchased remains without […] Captured & Published

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INSCAE: The 41st graduating class ‘Aritefy’ officially presented

The 41st graduating class of the National Institute of Accounting Sciences and Business Administration (INSCAE), named ‘Aritefy’, held its official graduation ceremony on July 10 at the CCI Ivato. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Iouri Garisse Razafindrakoto, represented the Minister at the ceremony and emphasized the importance of this milestone.

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Jirama Toamasina: 7 MW of generator sets to boost electricity production

The electricity production capacity of Toamasina will be gradually strengthened through the deployment of nine generator sets, transformers, and new network equipment. According to Jirama, the stated objective is to quickly reduce power shedding and, in the long term, build up a sufficient power reserve to support future grid connections. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-14

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Telecommunications: Airtel Madagascar tests Direct-to-Cell technology with SpaceX

Airtel Madagascar has become the first operator in the country to test Direct-to-Cell technology in partnership with SpaceX. This innovation allows a 4G smartphone to communicate directly with a satellite when it is out of range of a terrestrial mobile network. On this occasion, the first WhatsApp video call via Direct-to-Cell in Madagascar was successfully

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Tsimiroro: Madagascar Oil doubles its target and aims for 600 barrels per day by the end of 2026

Madagascar Oil is shifting into higher gear. The company is accelerating the ramp-up of its Tsimiroro oil project. Four months after resuming production, Madagascar Oil has announced an increase in its forecasts, setting a target of 600 barrels per day by the end of the year, which is double the previously announced goal. Captured &

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Public Universities: Lack of Resources Threatens the Safety of Researchers

During its latest periodic meeting, the Association of Teacher-Researchers (ACE) presented an alarming assessment of the state of scientific research, highlighting major threats to the future of the sector. Several points were raised during the meeting. The primary alarm concerns the collapse of budgets. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-14 09:42:05 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

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