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A new shipping company has entered the port of Toamasina. The vessel UAFL Express docked there yesterday. This arrival, which marks the opening of a new maritime connection for the major port, comes at a strategic moment as the country’s main port continues its extensive expansion and modernization program. With 25 years of experience… Captured […]

Since the opening of the rice collection campaign in the Alaotra-Mangoro region on May 4, 2026, less than 10% of the production has been marketed to other regions. “There are still about 500,000 tons of paddy in stock, which is nearly 300,000 tons of white rice to be evacuated,” said Regional Chief Elire Rabemananjara. Captured

Finding funding, accessing new markets, or growing a business—these challenges remain daily realities for women entrepreneurs. They will be at the heart of the National Congress of the Group of Women Entrepreneurs of Madagascar (GFEM), scheduled for September 17 and 18 in Antananarivo. Nearly a hundred participants and delegates are expected for this second edition

Strengthening the skills of hoteliers, restaurateurs, travel agencies, guides, and other stakeholders in the Tourism, Hospitality, and Catering (THR) sector is the objective of the third phase of the Miatrika program, which was officially launched on Friday in Toamasina. Over a period of 18 months, 4,500 professionals from about thirty localities across five regions in

In 2025, remittances from the diaspora amounted to 406 million dollars for Madagascar, according to the Sendin Money Home 2026 report by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). A portion of these funds could be better directed toward investment. The president of the Refondation movement, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, announced this before the members… Captured

By pooling their resources and facilitating access to markets, financing, and opportunities, cooperative societies strengthen producers. Through census and digitalization, the PNRDC aims to better structure these organizations. The formalization of cooperatives is progressing in the Analamanga region. In total, 124 cooperative societies in the Analamanga region have been equipped with biometric cards. Captured &

After a hiatus of several weeks, Vaovao 24-7 is back in service, but this time under a new name, as the online media outlet created by Johary Ravoajanahary has become News 24-7. This rebranding coincides with a renovation, as the relaunch is accompanied by a redesign of formats and an expansion of the media’s digital

In Wuxi, Chinese cinema is stepping fully into the digital age. Technology is also helping to promote Chinese culture and lifestyle to the world. The Chinese Hollywood: the stage is set and the ambitions are clear. Located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, in southern China, the digital film industrial park aims to become the nerve center

Two lots have been withdrawn from the upcoming public auction by sealed bid, scheduled from September 21 to 25 at the Mahajanga Customs offices. Officials discovered that the goods contained in two containers were expired dairy products. They subsequently sealed them at the port of Mahajanga. This discovery occurred as the Mahajanga Customs office was

The Diana region has launched the Irema project, an ecosystem restoration initiative deployed across five regions of Madagascar, with environmental governance as one of its key pillars. Currently, the Diana region is committed to restoring ecosystems and mobilizing green investments. It officially hosted the launch of the Irema project, an initiative designed to strengthen investments