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Electricity supply in the city of Toamasina is expected to return to normal soon. Filatex Energy has strengthened its production, now boasting a 24 MW HFO production capacity available to Jirama in this port city. A 4 MW production unit, recently serviced, is back in operation. In parallel, the power plant has received a 6 […]

The economic empowerment of Malagasy women is at the heart of the vision held by Women Up Africa Madagascar. The organization unveiled its vision on June 17th, during the closing of World Handicrafts Day. This event was also marked by the signing of a partnership agreement with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. Established in

Following a slowdown during the 1917-1918 crisis, coffee production on the central East Coast of Madagascar recorded a remarkable growth rate, unaffected by the general crisis of 1921-1922. As noted by historian Jean Fremigacci, after a long period of trial and error marked by the abandonment of unprofitable crops like rubber, cocoa, and Liberian coffee,

After several months of financial crisis, the Antsiranana naval company has appointed a new general manager with the ambition of reviving its operations and restoring its credibility. The Antsiranana Naval Study, Construction and Repair Company (Secren) is embarking on a new phase in its history. The handover between the interim general manager, Abel Ntsay, and

BNI Madagascar renews its commitment to youth entrepreneurship. The 2026 edition places special emphasis on women entrepreneurs. BNI Madagascar has officially launched the seventeenth edition of the Young Entrepreneur Trophy (TJE), an annual competition aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among young Malagasy people under the age of 45. This year, the banking institution is placing a

Arthur Razafimahaleo, Operations Manager at the Central Hotel in Tsaralalàna, believes that better collaboration between industry stakeholders and the State would fully unlock the country’s tourism potential. What are the main, often underestimated, tourism assets of Madagascar today? Madagascar is a highly sought-after destination for its exceptional biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. While coastal regions

The AfCFTA has launched a digital gateway to facilitate Malagasy companies’ access to commercial information and opportunities within the African market. Value creation is the primary objective of this new digital gateway established under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Designed for Malagasy exporters and importers, this platform aims to centralize trade information and

A system to be extended nationwide. Following a successful pilot program in Betsiaka, within the district of Ambilobe, the Ministry of Mines is planning to deploy the system of collecting royalties at the source throughout all gold-producing communes in Madagascar. According to the Minister of Mines, Carl Andriamparany, this method has proven effective. Captured &

Madagascar intends to facilitate producers’ access to agricultural, meteorological, and commercial information. An integrated digital platform, which will serve as the foundation for the future Public Digital Agricultural Infrastructure (IPNA), is currently under development to improve their activities and decision-making. The official launch of the project, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, is

On the occasion of the closing of World Handicrafts Day, Women Up Africa Madagascar has reached a decisive milestone. The organization has formalized a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, marking its concrete commitment to the economic empowerment of Malagasy women. Established in the country since December 2025, Women Up […] Captured