Briefs

The Malagasy Association of Corporate Human Resources Directors (AmDRHE) kicked off its 20th-anniversary celebrations this weekend by organizing a sports tournament at the ESCA sports complex in Antanimena, bringing together major private companies from across the country. Automobile dealer CFAO secured the trophy in mixed 7-a-side football by defeating Galana in the final. The overall […]

One hundred and four candidates for the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) exams were missing at the roll call yesterday morning across the Toliara I school district. The absentee rate, compared to the total number of 3,703 registered candidates, stands at 2.8% this year. According to officials, this figure is lower than last year’s

This year, Norway has thrilled its people and surprised the world. From the fjords of Oslo to the rice fields of Antananarivo, we all held our breath watching their journey. Because that is what football is all about. It is the small country that makes the giant doubt. It is the team no one saw

Incredible but true. The direct red card issued to American player Folarin Balogun for trampling on a Bosnian player has been rescinded by FIFA. FIFA President, the Italian Gianni Infantino, bowed to the whims of U.S. President Donald Trump, who supposedly either made a phone call or used some other form of influence. The fact

“Cyclone Gezani damaged nearly 70% of homes in Toamasina and disrupted the lives of thousands of families,” stated Atou Seck, World Bank Group Country Manager for Madagascar. The World Bank Group approved $225 million in funding yesterday for the Integrated Urban Development and Resilience for Jobs project (Produire 2). This new program aims to strengthen

Child kidnappings are on the rise, fueling ongoing anxiety among parents in the capital. Early yesterday afternoon, a woman accused of breaking into a house and attempting to snatch a baby narrowly escaped being lynched by an angry mob. Surprised by witnesses, she attempted to flee but was apprehended by the Fokonolona (local community) before

Second consecutive victory. The second round of the Madagascar On Road motorcycle championship, titled “iRace-iRay,” was dominated by riders in the “Sportive 3” category. The winner of the first round, Noel Hasina Rakoto, riding a BMW M1000 RR, confirmed his supremacy and brilliantly secured his second consecutive victory on Sunday at Base 213 in Arivonimamo.

The Director General of Jirama, General Hajatiana Rasolomanana, took advantage of the 50th anniversary celebration of Jirama in Mahajanga last Friday to visit the electrical facilities operated by the service provider Enelec in Marolaka. During this visit, he observed that Enelec’s production capacity covers only 37% of the needs of Jirama subscribers, falling short of

The mismatch between education and employment is one of the main obstacles to the recruitment of young graduates by companies. Indeed, their qualifications do not always meet market expectations, especially since students graduating from universities often lack professional experience. To address this problem, the Higher School of Economic and Social Development (ES-DES) […] Captured &

Beyond its laudable goal of strengthening the security of the country’s fuel supply, certain provisions in the draft text concerning the direct importation of petroleum products by the State, through an authorized entity, have sparked a wider debate. Between the granting of favors and the freedom of enterprise, questions have arisen, particularly regarding the operating