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At the entrance to the village of Joffreville, known as Ambohitra before colonization, the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Benedictine Monastery is gradually establishing itself as an iconic landmark of the Montagne d’Ambre. Through accommodation, catering, handicrafts, and visitor services, this religious site has become a true hub for gathering and discovery. Located at the gateway to the Montagne […]

Faced with market fluctuations, the State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM) is intervening directly at the source. In the Amparafaravola district, specifically in Tanambe, the paddy rice collection campaign began on Monday, September 14, at a rate of 1,500 ariary per kilo, an initiative aimed at securing farmers’ incomes and regulating prices. In Tanambe, the SPM

7.27 billion dollars per year. This is the amount Madagascar needs to mobilize by 2030 to finance its development under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) scenario, according to the 2026 Country Report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. This requirement far exceeds currently available resources, with the financing gap estimated at 7.18 billion dollars

The latest figures from the Ministry of Labor indicate that 4,234 young people were mentored and integrated into the professional world in 2026, against a target of 5,000. This result reflects the efforts made regarding professional integration by the current leadership, under the guidance of the President of the Refoundation of the Republic. Captured &

Last week was quite difficult for sand transporters and sellers. A ministerial note dated September 2nd stipulates that sand delivery trucks using the RNT59B road to Ramena must not exceed 15 tons to prevent damage to the road. Consequently, a meeting was held to address the situation. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-15 07:39:31 (Madagascar Local

With a capacity of 15 to 18 MW, the return to service of the Ambohimanambola TAC 1 unit is expected to absorb a large part of the electricity deficit currently recorded during peak hours on the Antananarivo network, which is estimated at nearly 25 MW. The electricity production deficit on the Antananarivo Interconnected Network (RIA)

The Antaninarenina Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the “Ampela Mandraharaha” program, led by A.FAM (Association of Women Self-Entrepreneurs in Madagascar) and initiated by Holy Harinoro Raoelinarivo. Through three months of intensive support, 21 entrepreneurs were able to launch their businesses, and 16 successfully developed solid business

As part of its efforts to improve the quality of electricity supply, Jirama is currently hosting a technical mission from Électricité de France (EDF). The delegation, consisting of project manager Xavier Schambourg, control-command engineer Farouk Amir, and high-voltage substation design engineer Servet Saban, has notably visited the Ambohimanambola PIA as well as the substation. Captured

Guidance, training, employment support, and entrepreneurship. The Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP) and the NGO Asmae (Association Sœur Emmanuelle) signed a new three-year framework agreement this Monday in Ampefiloha to strengthen the socio-professional integration of young people. The agreement places special emphasis on young girls, vulnerable individuals, and people with disabilities. Concretely,

The cocoa sector is experiencing strong momentum, with producers seeing a clear increase in their incomes. The price per kilo of cocoa is now trending toward 22,000 to 25,000 ariary, up from 10,000 ariary previously. This trend is driven by the growing international recognition of the quality of Malagasy products. Notably, the Voankazomamy cooperative and