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As the 2026-2027 school year approaches, rising education-related expenses are weighing heavily on family budgets. Lacking sufficient resources, many parents are resorting to loans to cover registration fees, tuition, and school supplies. Standing in front of a bank to collect a money transfer from abroad, a mother waited for nearly an hour yesterday. The funds […]

Following several blockades on the road leading to the Mandena site, QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) has decided to temporarily suspend its mining operations. However, essential services related to safety and the protection of facilities are being maintained. QMM announced on August 27, 2026, the temporary suspension of its mining operations at the Mandena site in

Sainte-Marie is leveraging several strategies to revive its tourism sector. The resumption of regional air links, the simplification of procedures, and the improvement of infrastructure are among the main expectations expressed by local stakeholders. Tourism took center stage during the meeting between the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Randrianirina Michaël, and representatives of the vital

The State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM) will temporarily provide 20,000 m³ of diesel to oil companies and plans to sell them an additional 40,000 m³. An agreement to this effect was signed this Thursday in Ampandrianomby between the public body and oil operators to secure market supply, after the Groupement des pétroliers de Madagascar (GPM)

A new milestone for Madagascar’s fine cocoa sector. The 2026 version of the International Cocoa Agreement was signed yesterday during a ceremony held at the Hotel Colbert. The presence of Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison, who signed the agreement alongside the Executive Secretary of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), Michel Arrion, underscores the importance of this

Madagascar is confirming its ambitions in the cocoa sector. On Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Antananarivo, the country officially signed the International Cocoa Agreement of 2026. The ceremony, held at the Hôtel Colbert, took place in the presence of Michel Arrion, Executive Director of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). For the authorities, this accession represents

The Executive branch announced the tax exemption on imported rice to provide relief to households during the lean season. However, consumers have yet to feel the impact in the markets. One week after the announcement of the tax exemption for imported luxury rice, prices remain almost unchanged. “This measure has had no effect on the

An agreement between the State and oil operators aims to secure the supply of diesel while awaiting the arrival of upcoming shipments. The country’s diesel supply is being strengthened. A collaboration agreement was signed yesterday, August 27, at the Ministry of Energy, between the State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM) and four downstream oil companies. The

With the post-baccalaureate orientation period approaching, choosing a field of study is a major challenge for young people. Marcella Julie Rajaonarison, Director of the CIDST in Tsimbazaza, discusses the realities of the labor market. Regarding the current job market, she highlights the prevalence of the informal sector and the mismatch between academic qualifications and professional

New equipment is arriving for the Andekaleka hydroelectric power plant. The first piece, a new 41 MVA transformer, is scheduled to arrive in Madagascar this November to strengthen and secure electricity production at the Andekaleka facility. According to the Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Radonirina Lucas Rabearimanga, the equipment has already been ordered and is