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Transforming agricultural, livestock, and fishery products to boost production and strengthen food sovereignty in Madagascar—this was a key message during the opening of the 2026 International Fair for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (FIA), which kicked off on Thursday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI). Under the theme “Madagascar in Motion: Produce, Transform, Develop,” FIA […]

The livestock sector plays a significant role in the country’s socio-economic development. Indeed, ‘approximately 70% of rural households practice this activity. Livestock farming also accounts for up to 60% of household income and ensures the livelihoods and food supply for rural families, while directly contributing to food security and […].’ Captured & Published at: 2026-09-11

Artificial intelligence is beginning to find its place in the working methods of the public administration. A training session dedicated to the use of AI within state structures was held last Tuesday, with the participation of the Director General of the Public Treasury, Mbinison Dorette Ratsiavahana, as well as her close collaborators. Organized in partnership

Malagasy companies continue to complain about the heavy tax burden, which is considered excessive and detrimental to their operations. For economist Hugues Rajaonson, while the state is justified in seeking to increase tax revenue through various means, he believes that achieving this goal should not rely on increasing the tax burden. Captured & Published at:

New solar capacity will soon strengthen the power supply of the Antananarivo Interconnected Network (RIA). According to information provided by Jirama, the first 5 MWp produced by the Moramanga solar power plant are expected to be injected into the grid in the coming days. A significant milestone has just been reached with the arrival of

The 8th edition of the International Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Fair (FIA) and the 2nd edition of the International Gastronomy Festival (FIG) kicked off yesterday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI). The event will continue until September 13, featuring participation from producers, farmers, industrialists, operators, and investors. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-11 08:24:22 (Madagascar

Several economic files are at the heart of Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s trip to Europe, with the Volobe hydroelectric project and space cooperation among the key issues. The trip to France and Belgium focuses on projects, investments, and financing. The Volobe hydroelectric project is a primary concern. In Paris, the Head of State is attending the

After a long period of turbulence marked by difficulties and uncertainty, the Antsiranana-based Society for Naval Studies, Construction, and Repair (Secren) is turning the page on stagnation. The change is now visible at the shipyard: ships are being welcomed back, repair operations have restarted, bookings are increasing, and infrastructure rehabilitation is accelerating. With a capital

Prolonged power outages continue to disrupt economic activities and the daily lives of households. In some neighborhoods, these cuts can last for several hours, or even a large part of the day. In workshops, shops, and businesses dependent on electricity, operations slow down or come to a halt when equipment can no longer function. Employees

The Malagasy agricultural sector remains fragile, with several factors hindering its momentum. The International Fair for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries served as a platform to highlight these bottlenecks. Behind the more than 220 exhibition stands at the International Fair for Agriculture, which opened yesterday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI), discussions on the future