Business

As part of the implementation of the Papec project (Promotion of income-generating activities to preserve the coastal environment) in the Boeny region, a convention was signed yesterday between various partners at the Baobab Tree Hotel meeting room in La Corniche, Mahajanga. The project aims to preserve coastal ecosystems while improving the living conditions of local […]

The Ihorombe region and Adema (Aéroports de Madagascar) are actively working on the rehabilitation process of the Ihosy aerodrome, with the primary goal of boosting the local tourism sector. Closed for nearly thirty years, the airfield is currently undergoing initial feasibility studies for its reopening. A team from Adema, led by Director General Jean Germain

Emirates and the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts have joined forces to increase Madagascar’s international visibility. The agreement includes promotional campaigns across several markets. Attracting more visitors and facilitating external trade are key objectives of the new partnership between Emirates and the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. Signed on September 16 in Dubai, the agreement

An agricultural engineer is transforming underappreciated products into flours and other food items, an initiative aimed at better highlighting their nutritional potential. Narindra Andriamanamamonjy, an agricultural engineer and specialist in the agri-food industry, runs an artisanal business that focuses on valorizing overlooked products. She utilizes the entire pumpkin: she dries the leaves, turns the flesh

Staying longer, better distributing visitors, and adding more value to territories. Madagascar intends to promote “slow tourism” as one of the approaches to developing more sustainable tourism. This direction was highlighted during the Great Island’s participation in the 48th edition of IFTM Top Resa, held in Paris from September 15 to 17, 2026. According to

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 16, 2026: Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts of Madagascar to contribute to the development of tourism in the Indian Ocean island nation. The agreement was signed by Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations – West Asia

Madagascar Airlines is continuing its recovery plan and is now targeting Reunion Island as the next step in its regional redeployment. The Malagasy national carrier made this announcement on the sidelines of the IFTM Top Resa 2026 trade fair, held in Paris this week. The deployment is scheduled for the coming months, according to a

The Malagasy maritime landscape is expanding. A multi-purpose heavy-lift cargo ship, UAFL Express, entered the port of Toamasina on September 16. According to the Port Authority of Toamasina (Spat), this marks the opening of a new maritime connection for Madagascar. Based in Dubai with 26 years of expertise, the company has established itself as a

Students are being encouraged to embrace entrepreneurship. At the IT University in Andoharanofotsy, known for its robust computer science curriculum, a new specialization has been added to its academic offerings. “These students, who are project initiators, are being trained to create and manage businesses,” stated Olivier Robinson, Rector of IT University, during the inauguration ceremony

The initial project agreements for the construction of solar power plants at 38 sites in Madagascar were signed on Wednesday, September 16, in Ampandrianomby. Four companies have partnered with the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons (MEH) under the ‘Solar Solutions for Madagascar’ (SSM) program. According to the schedule presented during the ceremony, the infrastructure must