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The Refoundation of the Republic government has launched its support program for youth entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A fund of 200 billion ariary has been announced for this purpose. Named ‘Fandroso’, the national program was officially launched yesterday during a ceremony held at the Ambohitsorohitra Palace. The stated ambition is to combat […]

Tsarakofafa is set for a transformation. The Port of Toamasina Autonomous Management Company (SPAT) began operations this week to clear the site for the future Dry Port III in the Tsarakofafa area. This operation paves the way for the construction of Toamasina’s future multimodal logistics and port platform. According to a statement published on the

The company Enelec has responded to criticism regarding power outages reported in several cities across Madagascar, where it operates power plants on behalf of Jirama. In a statement, the company asserts that these disruptions are linked to “major technical problems beyond its control” that have affected some of its facilities. The company indicated that its

A slight improvement for Madagascar’s vanilla sector. After several months of stagnation, the green vanilla market is showing signs of recovery, with a notable increase in prices. This is particularly the case in the SAVA and Analanjirofo regions, where a kilogram of green vanilla is currently trading between 5,000 and 8,000 Ariary. Captured & Published

Madagascar is moving towards a state-to-state agreement to secure its fuel supply. During a meeting at the Iavoloha State Palace on Tuesday, the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and an Omani delegation led by Abdulsalam bin Al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), discussed the potential for direct fuel procurement. According

The amended finance law has been promulgated, maintaining the highly controversial motor vehicle tax (TVM). However, the Ministry of Economy and Finance assures that it will not be enforced. Although the High Constitutional Court (HCC) declared the law constitutional last week, the inclusion of the TVM in the text contradicts the commitment made by Siteny

Grocery stores and taxiphones set the rhythm of daily life in the neighborhoods of Antananarivo, despite meager profit margins. Between proximity and resourcefulness, these small businesses remain a vital pillar of the local economy. In the neighborhoods of Antananarivo, small businesses are present on almost every street corner. Grocery stores, taxiphones, and other points of

Public access to digital financial services is expanding. Airtel Money Madagascar and Baobab Banque have announced the signing of a strategic partnership to broaden instant money transfer services between bank accounts and mobile money wallets. This collaboration is part of a shared drive for innovation, proximity, and inclusive banking. “This partnership reflects our desire to

A new digital system has arrived. CureSureMedico (CSM) has launched a platform designed to optimize the management of international medical evacuations through the ‘Case Assisted Triage’ (CAT) mechanism. This clinical triage system aims to make the patient care journey more fluid, transparent, and secure, from initial medical assessment to post-return follow-up in Madagascar. Among its

It is not enough to simply implement public policies; the primary stakeholders must also be aware of them. In this spirit of proximity, the Regional Directorate of Livestock (DIREL) of the DIANA region organized an information workshop in Antsiranana on July 17, 2026, aimed at bringing the administration closer to the actors in the livestock