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EVENT – A fair brings together financial stakeholders

On July 10th and 11th, the Credit and Investment Fair will bring together financial stakeholders and project leaders in Ivato to discuss financing and innovation. Finance and innovation will be the focus on July 10th and 11th at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI Ivato) during the second edition of the Credit and Investment Fair, […]

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SIRANALA – Colonel Randrianirina announces a new investor

During a visit to Morondava, Colonel Randrianirina announced that he has found a new investor for the sugar company Siranala. According to him, a first investment phase of 70 million dollars is planned to restart the factory. A new glimmer of hope for the employees of the Siranala sugar company, also known as “Siramamin’Analaiva.” In

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MINING – Two heavy machines seized during an operation against illegal gold mining in Ambinanindrano

Fight against illegality. The Ministry of Mines announced the seizure of two heavy machines used in illegal gold extraction activities on June 20 at Ambodimanga I, in the rural commune of Ambinanindrano, Mahanoro district, Atsinanana region. The seizure was carried out as part of an operation led by the Ministry of Mines to […] Captured

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MENABE – Youth and women trained in ecological charcoal production to support clean energy development

Ecological charcoal aims to foster job creation, promote the utilization of organic waste, and reduce the pressure on forest resources caused by traditional wood charcoal production. Thirty young people and women have begun training in the manufacturing of this material in Morondava, within the Menabe region. The initiative is supported by… Captured & Published at:

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Vanilla Industry: Government’s stock buyback proposal deemed ineffective by operators

The stock buyback system proposed by the transitional government has failed to achieve consensus among operators in the vanilla sector. The Madagascar Vanilla Exporters Group, an organization representing the majority of vanilla industry operators, believes that this government proposal is incapable of resolving the… Captured & Published at: 2026-06-29 11:30:11 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

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“Rice Packs”: Support for 970 producers in the Ambohidratrimo district

970 producers from the six fokontany of the rural commune of Ampangabe, in the Ambohidratrimo district of the Analamanga region, have benefited from state support through the FSRP project, funded by the World Bank. This Food Systems Resilience Program, under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, aims to strengthen […] Captured &

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Solar Energy: Madagascar at the Heart of the New Alliance Between WeLight and the IFC

A historic fundraising of 27 million euros marks the entry of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) into the capital of WeLight. This represents a crucial opportunity for Madagascar, which is a major beneficiary of this deployment. It is a strategic turning point for energy access in sub-Saharan Africa. WeLight, the leader in rural electrification, has

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS – Airtel Madagascar launches the 035 prefix

Airtel Madagascar is launching a new prefix this June, as its active subscriber base continues to grow, surpassing the 5 million mark. “The introduction of the 035 prefix marks a structural milestone in our development. It reflects the sustained growth of Airtel Madagascar and our commitment to supporting the connectivity and financial inclusion needs of

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Paddy Price Crash – Rice farmers turn to artisanal rum production

Faced with the collapse of paddy prices in the Alaotra-Mangoro region, farmers are turning to the production of artisanal rum. A reconversion dictated by economic urgency. Out of necessity. The crash in paddy prices is disrupting the household economy of farming families in the Alaotra-Mangoro region. Currently sold between 900 and 1,100 ariary per kilo,

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Digital sector: 138 young people ready to enter the job market

Access to sustainable employment remains a structural challenge in Madagascar, while BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) companies often face difficulties in recruiting qualified and immediately operational profiles. To address this, the government, through the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications, has launched the ASAN’AI program. Captured & Published at: 2026-06-27 10:00:33 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

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