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The Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP) and Orange Madagascar signed a partnership agreement yesterday aimed at strengthening digital skills, promoting employability, and supporting the empowerment of youth and women in the country. As part of this public-private partnership, both parties are committed to designing certification training programs in the digital sector. Captured […]

The month of November will be marked by a new series of trade exchanges between Madagascar and China. From November 3 to 13, a Malagasy economic delegation will participate in the 2026 China Economic Mission (MECC). The ambition stated by the organizers of this mission is to better position Malagasy products in the Chinese market.

An additional 3 MWp (megawatt-peak) has been added to the Antananarivo Interconnected Grid (RIA). The Mangatany solar power plant has increased its grid-connected capacity from 5 to 8 MWp. This expansion is among the solutions deployed by Jirama and the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons to address the ongoing drought. However, the contribution remains… Captured

Vocational training is evolving alongside the needs of the labor market. In Madagascar, Orange Madagascar and the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP) have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen digital skills and improve the employability of youth and women. The agreement was signed by Aminata Ndiaye Niang, CEO of Orange Madagascar, and

Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison has raised his voice against the slow pace of budget execution. He demands the immediate identification of bottlenecks and solutions to reach 100% of the objectives for 2026. A reprimand. This is what Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison addressed to the managers of public finances and public investment execution in Anosy on

The energy situation in Antananarivo is gradually improving, but Jirama remains under pressure. The restoration of equipment, the acquisition of new generators, and the development of renewable energy are key to the company’s recovery plan. In Antananarivo, the deficit of the Antananarivo Interconnected Network (RIA) has nearly halved in one year, dropping from 44.9 MW

Faced with delays in the execution of the 2026 budget, the government is demanding results. Meeting yesterday at the Anosy Planning Ministry, officials in the budget chain were urged to unblock files without sacrificing the rigor of public spending. The funds are available, but their translation into concrete achievements is not happening fast enough. Captured

The 183.5 million customers of the Airtel Africa group, including those of Airtel Madagascar, are being prioritized. The operator reaffirms its commitment to providing its customers with an unparalleled experience through continuous investments in its network, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic partnerships aimed at further expanding its coverage and capacity. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-08 09:39:21

Driven by the new leadership of the Chairman of the Board, Fidimalala Emile Rakotoarimanana, and the Director General, Rado Andriamamonjiarisoa, MAMA is taking a decisive step in its modernization. “We have placed technological innovation at the heart of our strategy to fully enter the era of digital insurance. Our goal is to…” Captured & Published

A new milestone has been reached in the development of renewable energy in Madagascar. Yesterday, 24 young technicians specializing in solar energy received their training completion certificates in Ampefiloha, bringing a real glimmer of hope for the energy sector and youth employment in the Great Island. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-08 08:54:21 (Madagascar Local Time