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The barley sector is in danger. In the Vakinankaratra region in particular, farmers are issuing a distress call to the authorities, urging them to take the necessary measures to save this sector, which plays a significant socio-economic role. In Ambano, where harvests are currently underway, the distress of the producers is evident. Captured & Published […]

The issuance of badges, professional cards, and accreditations for tourist guides has resumed after a hiatus since 2019. The Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Lucie Vololoniaina Rafaralahy, announced the reactivation of this procedure in Antananarivo on Monday, which is now conditional upon a skills assessment. The initiative aims to strengthen the professionalism of guides and

In Madagascar, borrowing is no longer just a development choice, but a daily necessity. According to INSTAT, 40% of households that took out their last loan used it primarily for daily consumption, far ahead of education (7.4%) or starting a business (11.5%). Households borrow primarily to eat, pay for healthcare, and cover daily expenses. Behind

Last week, numerous public and private stakeholders committed to effective sustainable development established a Sustainable Agricultural Territory (TAD) in the rural commune of Andovoranto, located in the Brickaville district. This model is based on the […] Captured & Published at: 2026-10-27 07:24:14 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source: https://midi-madagasikara.mg/souverainete-alimentaire-mise-en-place-dun-tad-dans-le-district-de-brickaville/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=souverainete-alimentaire-mise-en-place-dun-tad-dans-le-district-de-brickaville

Orange Madagascar awarded the national winners of the 16th edition of the Orange Social Entrepreneur Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM 2026) last Friday at the Café de la Gare in Soarano. The ceremony highlighted three winning projects out of 271 applications received, 95 of which were led by women. Captured & Published

The previous ordinary session of the National Assembly left a bitter taste, but the issue is back on the table. The government is attempting to have the lower house adopt a bill aimed at improving connectivity and attracting digital investment. This is Bill No. 040/2026 on electronic communications and digital infrastructure, submitted by the executive

Mining resources and industrial processing opportunities are at the heart of the call made to foreign investors by Prime Minister Mamitiana Jeannot Ruffin Rajaonarison. At the 2026 World Investment Forum, organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from October 25 to 27 in Doha, Qatar, the head of government invited international

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has called upon the patriotism of JIRAMA employees to address the persistent electricity supply crisis. Despite massive state subsidies totaling one trillion ariary, power outages remain a critical issue. During a ceremony in Mandroseza for the handover of twelve tanker trucks, the head of state emphasized that while the government provides the

In Andramasina, the price of a kilo of potatoes has dropped to 150 ariary in some areas, while it can reach 2,500 ariary at certain points of sale in the capital. Between producer losses, transport costs, and intermediary margins, this gap reveals the imbalances of an agricultural sector under pressure. Despite an abundant harvest, farmers

Two new generator sets arrived on October 24 in Fianarantsoa, the capital of the Haute Matsiatra region. With respective capacities of 2,250 kVA and 750 kVA, this equipment is intended to strengthen and improve the electricity supply for the Fianarantsoa interconnected grid. They represent a combined nominal capacity of 3,000 kVA. Captured & Published at: