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Madagascar Airlines is relaunching its connection to Moroni and preparing for a direct flight to Guangzhou. The company aims to make the Great Island a strategic hub in the Indian Ocean. “A flight to Guangzhou is under study,” announced Rado Rabarilala, Director General of Madagascar Airlines, yesterday at the Cité des Cultures in Antaninarenina, during […]

A rise in water levels has been observed in the river that powers the Andekaleka hydroelectric plant. While Jirama did not disclose the specific current water level, it confirmed that the cloud seeding operation conducted on Monday has improved the plant’s production. Although the operation did not trigger a major storm in the watershed, the

Benefits provided by the National Social Security Fund (CNaPS) have been revised upwards. This decision follows the increase in the minimum hiring wage (SME), which rose from 262,680 ariary to 300,000 ariary. This revision specifically concerns family allowances, maternity benefits, retirement pensions, and work accident annuities. Beneficiaries will also receive retroactive payments covering previous months.

Zimbabwe, Africa’s leading lithium producer, has officially launched its first lithium processing plant. The suspension of raw lithium ore exports, implemented in February ahead of a total ban scheduled for January 2027, is accelerating investments in local mineral processing. Building on this progress, the Southern African nation aims to further its goal of processing resources

The Confederation of Tourism of Madagascar (CTM) is calling on its member operators to adhere to a charter dedicated to sustainable development in response to the social and environmental impacts of the sector. To this end, tourism stakeholders are encouraged to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices into their establishments, based on three essential pillars,

Regional cooperation is a reality in the airport sector. Antananarivo International Airport and Seychelles International Airport are strengthening their technical cooperation regarding connectivity through an exchange of airport best practices, which took place from July 20 to 22 in Ivato. This was an opportunity for the respective representatives of the two airports to share expertise.

Airtel Africa continues its growth trajectory. The pan-African mobile and internet operator is building a solid foundation that supports profitable growth and investment in future expansion opportunities. These strong results follow the sustained implementation of a strategy that has enabled the operator to generate… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-28 07:39:28 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

For three days, from July 23 to 25, the rural commune of Anketrakabe, in the Diego II district, lived to the rhythm of the third edition of the Tsakotsako Festival. More than just an agricultural showcase, this event has brought back to the forefront a sector that structures the local economy and supports a large

An exceptional reduction in port handling tariffs has been granted in three secondary ports: Mahajanga, Toliara, and Antsiranana. The measure was announced in communiqué No. 002 APMF/DG/DAGC/SCI.26 on July 17, 2026. It follows consultations initiated by the Directorate General of the Port, Maritime and River Agency (APMF) with the Professional Group of Port Handlers (GPMP),

From vehicles to solar panels. According to a notice issued by the customs administration, the General Directorate of Customs is organizing a new public auction at the storage facilities of the Toamasina-Port Customs Office starting August 10. 80 lots of goods, some of which have been immobilized in port warehouses for over ten years, will