The African banking landscape has undergone profound changes. Long dominated by subsidiaries of major Western banks, it is now seeing the emergence of sub-Saharan capital banks expanding beyond their original borders. They now stand alongside their South African and Egyptian counterparts, which are already firmly established. They are redrawing the continent’s banking map, reaching as […]
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Initiatives to encourage the use of payment cards are increasing. This is the case, for example, with BMOI and VISA, which are currently launching “Payez Libre,” a campaign that rewards every card payment. The campaign, which began on July 1st, will end on… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-08 07:39:17 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source:
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Madagascar participated in the 20th edition of the “Africa Food Systems Forum,” organized last week by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) in partnership with the Rwandan government in Kigali. This event brought together African political leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, and various groups. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-08 07:39:05 (Madagascar Local Time
According to estimates presented during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday, projects funded by the World Bank alone, totaling 1.085 billion dollars—or more than 4 trillion Ariary—are currently on hold due to administrative bottlenecks. Administrative slowness comes at a high cost. This was the conclusion of a meeting held yesterday at the Mahazoarivo
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In Antsirabe, Antsaravibe, and Antanamiavotro, solar electricity is no longer just a response to energy shortages. It is now becoming an accelerator for business, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion. In the rural areas of the Diana region, darkness is not just an issue of lighting; it is an economic one. Without reliable electricity, it is difficult
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Antalaha, August 10, 2026 — Andapa, August 12, 2026 — Two cities, two identities, one shared economic energy. Some territories are defined by their landscapes, others by their production. The SAVA region stands out for the exceptional richness of its soil and the people who bring it to life, innovate, and drive growth. It is
Starlink kits for isolated areas. The Ministry of Digital Development, Posts, and Telecommunications (MNDPT) has announced the arrival of 300 Starlink kits as part of a collaboration with the American giant. These units, which include free internet access, will be prioritized for areas where they can have a direct impact on the population, regions that
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A strategic turning point for the Great Island’s financial diplomacy: Madagascar has assumed the presidency of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG). The handover ceremony between Rwanda and Madagascar took place during the organization’s ordinary meetings in Kigali, which concluded this Saturday. To underscore the importance the government places on this regional
Does the increase in rice imports threaten national production? To find the answer, the National Authority in charge of Trade Remedial Measures (ANMCC) launched a safeguard investigation on August 31, 2026, covering several categories of imported rice. The procedure was notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on September 2, specifically concerning husked, semi-milled, wholly
The price of a liter of SP95 gasoline has risen to 5,300 ariary, an increase of 200 ariary. Diesel and kerosene prices remain unchanged. This decision is a deliberate trade-off by the State to initiate price adjustments without triggering a domino effect on purchasing power and national economic activity. The new rates came into effect
