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Madagascar is strengthening competition and consumer protection through a workshop organized in collaboration with COMESA. According to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Haingotiana Michela Angela Andriamadison, this initiative is part of the State’s policy to establish healthy competition, which is essential for attracting investors, fostering business development, and ensuring consumers have access to […]

Did you know that it is now possible to open a bank account without visiting a branch? This remote account opening feature is now available through the BNI Madagascar mobile application. This initiative aims to address the geographical and time constraints faced by a portion of the Malagasy population regarding access to financial services. In

Madagascar has initiated discussions on establishing a legal framework and a national policy for green jobs. A three-day roundtable held in Antaninarenina brings together relevant ministries and technical and financial partners to assess the current state of green jobs and skills before their formalization. The goal is to identify and evaluate existing green jobs and

Since this Monday, Madagascar has been hosting an on-site evaluation mission conducted by experts from the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG). Scheduled to run until July 30, this decisive stage will assess the effectiveness of the national framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of proliferation. Captured & Published

Africa’s industrialization program is advancing on several fronts. According to the 2026 edition of the Annual Development Effectiveness Review (ADER), manufacturing production is increasing and financial systems are becoming more robust across the continent. However, the ADER identifies structural constraints, ranging from low value-added creation to a lack of depth in […] Captured & Published

Actions taken by tax and customs administrations to combat fraud have resulted in the recovery of 43.33 billion Ariary during the first half of 2026, compared to 25.38 billion Ariary during the same period in 2025. This increase of nearly 71% illustrates the results of strengthened controls and improved targeting of operations. Captured & Published

Madagascar is seeking to improve youth employability through training, skills acquisition, and employment support. The third edition of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is being held on July 15 and 16 at the QG Tanora in Ankorondrano, under the theme “Skills for a Common Future.” Organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership

The High Constitutional Court (HCC) has declared the 2026 amended finance law to be in full compliance with the Constitution, without any reservations. The Head of State can now proceed with the promulgation of the text, which will govern the public budget for the remainder of the year. The Court of Ambohidahy confirmed that the

The Talys Group is expanding its distribution network. Sanifer and Kibo, two subsidiaries of the group, are setting up operations in Ivato. Located specifically in Mamory Ivato, on the road to the airport, these two stores demonstrate the group’s commitment to getting closer to consumers. This is a great opportunity for the surrounding population, who

African economies have withstood a succession of crises, but this adaptability must now translate into greater production, industrialization, and job creation, according to IMF (International Monetary Fund) experts. This message was conveyed by Hanan Morsy, Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-15 09:57:12