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A new concrete support for the Malagasy agricultural sector. The Japanese government handed over a batch of 1,450 tons of fertilizer to the Malagasy government yesterday, June 25, 2026, as part of the 2022 Economic and Social Development Program. The official ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Inviso group in Andranomena, in the […]

A return to a managed market. The government has decided to set a minimum price for green vanilla: 5,000 ariary for short varieties and 10,000 ariary for long varieties. Theoretically, this interventionist measure, decided during last Wednesday’s Council of Ministers, is intended to resolve, at least temporarily, the problems currently facing the sector. Captured &

The rural commune of Anjeva is becoming a pilot site for the promotion of organic farming, aiming to ensure public health while strengthening community development. In Madagascar, the soil is fertile and the demand for food continues to grow. However, a large portion of agricultural operations still struggles to develop sustainably. Captured & Published at:

Can one be both an architect of Malagasy capitalism and a guardian of its cultural soul? Hassanein Hiridjee seems to have decided that it is possible. Before a captivated audience at the EHCP Business School, he enthusiastically elaborated on his approach to business. He explained that one must follow a single guiding principle: “Respect your

The Malagasy group Axian has secured $60 million to further its expansion across Africa. This financing, contracted with the Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), will be primarily used to scale up major projects on the continent. “Building Africa’s energy future.” This was the announcement made by the Axian group last week following the signing of a

The Malagasy Association of Human Resources Directors and Managers (AmDRHe) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Twenty years dedicated to the development of human capital in Madagascar, focusing on supporting HR professionals, promoting best practices, and adapting to the country’s economic and social challenges. This occasion allows the association to reaffirm its role as

Madagascar is accelerating its rapprochement with Moscow. Economic promises, military donations, and a geopolitical gamble: the country’s military leaders are banking heavily on Vladimir Putin’s assistance. The rapprochement between Antananarivo and Moscow is progressing rapidly. As the new authorities increase signals of openness toward Vladimir Putin’s Russia, a project for a special economic zone is

Solar power is attracting investors in the energy sector. The call for expressions of interest launched by the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons (MEH), as part of the ‘Solar Solution for Madagascar’ project, has resulted in the receipt of 80 bids. Among these, 64 were deemed eligible, while 16 were submitted after the deadline. Captured

The port of Toamasina, the main gateway for Madagascar’s foreign trade, ranks among the most efficient container ports on the African continent. According to the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), established by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, the major port has climbed to the 225th position. Captured & Published at: 2026-06-25