Business

Ten years after its establishment on the Great Island, Izili Madagascar, formerly known as Baobab+ Madagascar, is celebrating a decade of commitment to providing access to solar energy and digital services. As a pioneer of the Pay-As-You-Go model, the social enterprise has distributed over 300,000 solar and digital products to Malagasy households, reaching even the […]

A few weeks after the relocation of the Fasan’ny Karàna bus station to Amoronakona, former occupants are still struggling to adapt to their new environment. The move has led to significant changes in commercial activities and workplaces. Some have followed the station, while others have chosen to change their line of business. A former vendor

In Antananarivo, real estate prices and household resources often hinder access to property ownership. Financing solutions can help some individuals realize their projects. Becoming a homeowner remains a goal for many households. However, between purchasing land, construction, and development, gathering the necessary funds can prove difficult. Credit allows these expenses to be spread over several

The case of Madagascar returns to the IMF Executive Board today. Fuel pricing policy is expected to be at the heart of the discussions, with a disbursement of $183 million at stake. This is a crucial meeting. The IMF Executive Board will examine Madagascar’s file in Washington, USA. The meeting could be decisive for public

The Ministry of Mines and Strategic Resources held a press conference yesterday to present the results and objectives of recent inspections in the Betsiboka region, aimed at monitoring mining activities and enforcing compliance, particularly in gold mining. This second operation, part of a sector reorganization launched in May 2026, seeks to identify unauthorized activities, monitor

The National Social Security Fund (CNaPS) plans to extend social protection to self-employed workers. The announcement was made this Tuesday, September 29, in Ampefiloha, during the National Social Protection Day, organized as part of the 70th anniversary of the public social protection system for the private sector in Madagascar. This opening to self-employed workers is

Applications, agencies, and social networks: buying abroad to resell in Madagascar is no longer reserved for large companies. However, with lead times of 45 to 60 days, transport costs, and uncertain quality, profitability is far from guaranteed. In recent years, import-resale has become accessible to individuals in Madagascar. Young people and employees rely on apps

The government aims to sustainably revive the coffee sector in Madagascar to make it a more significant source of income for farmers and a lever for job creation, particularly for young people. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty is bringing together sector stakeholders for two days in Ankerana to lay the foundations for a

Madagascar is exploring the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as an alternative to fossil fuels in air transport. Technicians and experts met on Monday in Anosy to examine the feasibility of this type of biofuel in the country, with support from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Union. Discussions focused on

With an initial capacity of 164 tonnes of gold per year, potentially reaching 515 tonnes in the long term, Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery in Ouagadougou. The ceremony was attended by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Transition, who has been in power since 2022. Named the National Gold Refinery of Burkina