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The electricity production capacity of the Antananarivo Interconnected Network (RIA) has been strengthened since last Friday, July 24. The TAC3 (third combustion turbine) power plant in Ambohimanambola was commissioned at 3:00 PM and is now supplying 18 MW of power to the grid. This new capacity helps to reduce the deficit of […] Captured & […]

Agents from tax centers and regional business services under the Regional Directorate of Taxes (DRI) of Analamanga are participating in a professional training session from July 21 to 30, 2026, aimed at improving the quality of services provided to taxpayers. This initiative specifically seeks to address potential shortcomings identified in the […] Captured & Published

The high tourist season looks promising this year, according to operators working in this sector, which is a key source of foreign currency for the nation. They anticipate an increase in the number of travelers from all corners of the globe visiting the destination of Madagascar. Indeed, air connectivity is currently being strengthened in the

The third edition of the Motorcycle Fair, organized by Platonik Prod, was held from July 23 to 25 at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina. More than 70 stands enlivened this must-attend event for two-wheeler enthusiasts, whether thermal or electric, with nearly thirty dealers present. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-27 09:09:30 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

A Country Partnership Programme (PCP) between Madagascar and UNIDO has been launched. The goal is to locally transform Malagasy products and create mass employment. With 300,000 young people entering the job market annually, the Great Island aims to leverage skills development to accelerate industrial growth. This new initiative, launched on Thursday in partnership with the

The Malagasy aeronautics sector will gather from December 5 to 7 at Ivato International Airport for the second edition of the Air Show. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024 and a one-year hiatus in 2025 due to the political climate, this event—organized by the Civil Aviation of Madagascar (ACM) in celebration of

A new milestone in digital innovation in Madagascar. Yas Madagascar has launched the first test of 5G-Advanced (5.5G) technology in the country. This successful test confirms Yas Madagascar’s status as a pioneer and demonstrates its global reputation, as it becomes the fourth operator in the world to experiment with this major network evolution. Captured &

Since July 1, 2026, certain imported tomato-derived products have been subject to an additional duty of 40% of their CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value for a period of four years. The National Authority for Trade Remedy Measures (ANMCC) stated that this safeguard measure, which complies with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, aims to protect Malagasy

From July 23 to 25, the rural commune of Anketrakabe (Antsiranana II district) hosted the third edition of the Tsakotsako Festival, an economic event dedicated to the maize industry. The festival aims to connect producers with buyers, promote modern agricultural techniques, and encourage local processing to add value to this strategic crop. Despite the remote

By 2040, Madagascar aims to revitalize its agricultural sector to serve as the primary engine for shared prosperity. To achieve this, the Great Island is focusing on the local processing of its products. The challenge has been set. In its new agricultural and food sovereignty policy for 2040, Madagascar intends to fully exploit its agricultural