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General Census of Agriculture: Updating structural data to fill a statistical gap

The 3rd General Census of Agriculture (RGA-3) was officially launched yesterday at the Carlton Hotel by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, in collaboration with INSTAT (National Institute of Statistics) and with technical support from the FAO. “The latest structural and comprehensive data regarding the agriculture and livestock sectors […] Captured & Published at: […]

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CANAL+: TF1 Group channels suspended

Subscribers to Canal+ Madagascar are temporarily without access to the TF1 group’s channels. The long-standing pay-TV operator in Madagascar has, for several days now, ceased the distribution of TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films, LCI, Ushuaïa TV, and Histoire TV channels. This suspension follows the breakdown of negotiations initiated with the TF1 group. Captured &

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OMNISPORTS – CORPORATE GAMES – Exchanging human capital through sports

The Malagasy Association of Corporate Human Resources Directors (AmDRHE) is celebrating its twentieth anniversary (2006-2026). The festivities are centered on the theme of strengthening collaboration and promoting fundamental human resources values, such as ethics, the appreciation of human capital, and workplace well-being. To mark this anniversary, the association is kicking off the celebrations by organizing

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ENVIRONMENT – A budget to support bioenergy sector stakeholders

The bioenergy sector is set to expand. Stakeholders in this industry will receive financial support to promote its development. “The National Assembly has already approved an envelope of approximately 35 million dollars intended to support all actors and producers of biogas, biochar, pellets, and bioethanol. If we haven’t been able to make progress until now,

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INVESTMENTS – The CSR culture gains momentum

More than 80% of companies are implementing corporate social and environmental responsibility initiatives. This approach has become essential over the years. Increasingly, companies are embracing CSR. The tenth edition of the RSE-IDD trade fair kicked off yesterday at the Novotel Alarobia. Under the rooftops of about fifty stands set up in the establishment’s parking lot,

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EMPLOYMENT – Minimum hiring wage increased to 315,000 Ariary

Long awaited for months, the implementation decree for the minimum hiring wage (SME) was finally published on June 29. According to the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Public Service, employees will benefit from a double adjustment of the SME this year. “This decree specifies that the minimum wage is maintained at 300,000 Ariary until September.

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HYDROCARBONS – The government reactivates the automatic price adjustment mechanism

The Malagasy government has reactivated the automatic fuel price adjustment mechanism, a measure suspended since April 2026, in order to better regulate pump price fluctuations in the context of volatile international markets. Decided by the Malagasy government, the reinstatement of the automatic adjustment mechanism covers major petroleum products: unleaded gasoline (SP95), diesel, and kerosene. This

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LABOR – Minimum wage set at 300,000 Ariary starting March 2026, increasing to 315,000 Ariary in October

The government has finally reached a decision. “A compromise has been found,” announced Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison to deputies during a question-and-answer session this Thursday. He stated that “negotiations with employers and workers have concluded” and that “the minimum wage has been determined at the government level.” Captured & Published at: 2026-07-02 16:12:52 (Madagascar Local

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Three weeks to bring an investor to Morondava for technical studies on the rehabilitation of SIRANALA

Three weeks. This is the timeline announced by the President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar (PRRM), Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, to bring a foreign investor to Morondava. The investor will be tasked with conducting the technical studies required for the rehabilitation of the Siranala sugar factory, which has been inactive since 2014. Captured

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HYDROCARBONS – The Council of Ministers restores the automatic adjustment mechanism for maximum pump prices

Monthly fluctuations in fuel prices are set to resume soon. During Wednesday’s meeting, the Council of Ministers adopted a new decree regarding the implementation of the automatic adjustment mechanism for maximum prices displayed at the pump, following a suspension of several months due to the energy state of emergency. Consistent sources indicate that the revision

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