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A technical workshop is underway to select projects for the Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Program (PPJ) of the Conference of Youth and Sports Ministers of La Francophonie (Confejes). Over the course of five days, members of the Technical Selection and Orientation Committee (CTSO), representing several French-speaking countries, will examine more than 200 projects submitted. Captured & […]

Orange Africa and Middle East has published its 2025 CSR report, titled “Growing Together.” The operator highlights its contribution to the development of more inclusive digital technology, more resilient infrastructure, and sustainable growth. According to the report, Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) currently supports more than 179 million customers and relies on nearly 19

The electricity production capacity of Toamasina will be gradually strengthened through the deployment of nine generator sets, transformers, and new network equipment. According to Jirama, the stated objective is to quickly reduce power shedding and, in the long term, build up a sufficient power reserve to support future grid connections. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-14

Airtel Madagascar has become the first operator in the country to test Direct-to-Cell technology in partnership with SpaceX. This innovation allows a 4G smartphone to communicate directly with a satellite when it is out of range of a terrestrial mobile network. On this occasion, the first WhatsApp video call via Direct-to-Cell in Madagascar was successfully

Madagascar Oil is shifting into higher gear. The company is accelerating the ramp-up of its Tsimiroro oil project. Four months after resuming production, Madagascar Oil has announced an increase in its forecasts, setting a target of 600 barrels per day by the end of the year, which is double the previously announced goal. Captured &

The Malagasy Hydrocarbons Office (OMH) and the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons have jointly affirmed that there is no cause for concern regarding fuel shortages. “As we speak, a vessel carrying diesel and gasoline is docking at the port of Toamasina. Therefore, it is absolutely not a supply issue that prompted us to limit the

The health partnership between the United States and Madagascar is taking a new turn. The United States is encouraging Madagascar to build a more autonomous health system. The U.S. is pushing Madagascar to gradually move away from foreign support. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner reiterated the new doctrine of foreign aid under the “America First”

The Malagasy cocoa sector is beginning to generate tangible benefits for the country. Despite the tense context in the international cocoa market, Madagascar successfully exported nearly 14,000 tons in 2025. According to the National Cocoa Council (CNC), foreign exchange earnings generated by Malagasy cocoa are now valued at $100 million. Despite the crisis affecting the

Strategic expansion. In order to address the lack of access to electricity in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the company WeLight, which specializes in electrification through solar mini-grids, has announced an investment plan of 650 million USD. This strategy aims to strengthen its presence in the region by primarily targeting countries where the need for

The 2nd edition of the “Zahako ny Nosiko” fair, organized by ATM Consulting in partnership with the Regional Tourism Office of Analamanga (ORTANA), will be held from July 16 to 18, 2026, at the Antaninarenina garden. This event, sponsored by Chalets du Voyageur and KRED Madagascar, aims to promote rural tourism. Captured & Published at: