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Thirty-five drivers have registered for the 23rd edition of the XXL Last Race slalom, organized by the Auto et Cross Car de Tana (ACCT) on November 7 and 8 in Ampilanonana Ambodifasina, on the highway leading to Ambohimanga Rova. The event serves as the fifth and final round of the Madagascar Slalom and Dirt Hill […]

Entering the workforce marks a significant milestone for young people, involving their first salaries, personal projects, and new responsibilities. In Madagascar, financial management has become a crucial issue for this generation as they seek to build their future while navigating economic constraints. Financial autonomy is thus a necessary learning process to realize their ambitions. This

Despite the bad weather, Rossy turned the second night of the Makua Festival Music 2026 into a major musical event on Friday at the Toamasina waterfront. Rain and wind could not dampen the enthusiasm of the festival-goers. Accompanied by the Bapampabe Band, Rossy took the stage until midnight in a particularly lively atmosphere. With his

Many families were unable to pay their respects at the graves of their loved ones yesterday, as the remains had been stolen. “In 2019, all the remains in our tomb were stolen, including those of my wife. The thieves left only shreds of silk shrouds on the burial beds. We used to visit every November

The sixth and final round of the Madagascar Enduro Championship took place on Saturday in Mananjary. Mathias Plantive secured his second victory of the season, while Finaritra Razafindrakoto claimed the national title in the MX1 category. It is two for two for Mathias Plantive. The multiple motocross champion and member of Acad’MX secured his second

Is the ‘festival’ of the dead still commemorated? Perhaps, but it is no longer as ‘lavish’ as in the past. Poverty has eroded what remained of dignity towards the ‘razana’ (ancestors). For some time now, we have been accustomed to reading on death notices the phrase ‘no flowers, no wreaths’. Simply because grieving families consider

A burglar was apprehended by local residents and the police in Andrefan’Ankadimbahoaka last Friday around 6:00 AM, while attempting to break into a private residence. According to information provided by the National Police, the man had entered a house discreetly, but the owner remained vigilant and immediately called for help. Neighborhood residents and police officers

The rapid urbanization of sub-Saharan Africa could become a powerful engine for economic growth and job creation. However, it is essential to anticipate urban expansion and direct investments toward productive infrastructure. According to a new report from the World Bank Group, published yesterday in Washington, sub-Saharan Africa is expected to welcome 748 million additional city

The new interim executive director of the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) has finally been announced. He is Lalaina Rabemananjara, a former leader of this body responsible for promoting Madagascar as a destination, particularly on the international stage, and is very well known to the various stakeholders in the sector. All members of the