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Amended Finance Law: Motor Vehicle Tax Maintained but Not Applied

The amended finance law has been promulgated, maintaining the highly controversial motor vehicle tax (TVM). However, the Ministry of Economy and Finance assures that it will not be enforced. Although the High Constitutional Court (HCC) declared the law constitutional last week, the inclusion of the TVM in the text contradicts the commitment made by Siteny […]

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LOCAL ECONOMY – Neighborhood businesses generate income

Grocery stores and taxiphones set the rhythm of daily life in the neighborhoods of Antananarivo, despite meager profit margins. Between proximity and resourcefulness, these small businesses remain a vital pillar of the local economy. In the neighborhoods of Antananarivo, small businesses are present on almost every street corner. Grocery stores, taxiphones, and other points of

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DIGITAL REVOLUTION – Financial services become more accessible

Public access to digital financial services is expanding. Airtel Money Madagascar and Baobab Banque have announced the signing of a strategic partnership to broaden instant money transfer services between bank accounts and mobile money wallets. This collaboration is part of a shared drive for innovation, proximity, and inclusive banking. “This partnership reflects our desire to

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HEALTH – International medical evacuations digitized for better patient support

A new digital system has arrived. CureSureMedico (CSM) has launched a platform designed to optimize the management of international medical evacuations through the ‘Case Assisted Triage’ (CAT) mechanism. This clinical triage system aims to make the patient care journey more fluid, transparent, and secure, from initial medical assessment to post-return follow-up in Madagascar. Among its

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DIREL DIANA: Bringing the administration closer to breeders to build a modern livestock sector

It is not enough to simply implement public policies; the primary stakeholders must also be aware of them. In this spirit of proximity, the Regional Directorate of Livestock (DIREL) of the DIANA region organized an information workshop in Antsiranana on July 17, 2026, aimed at bringing the administration closer to the actors in the livestock

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Customs: 91 lots up for auction, warning issued against online scams

The General Directorate of Customs (DGD) will organize a public auction of goods stored in the warehouses of the Antanimena Customs office in Antananarivo, starting Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM. According to the Director General of Customs, the procedure will be conducted based on offers submitted in sealed and stamped envelopes. Captured &

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Port of Toamasina: Launch of development works for Dry Port III

The expansion and modernization works of the Port of Toamasina are ongoing. The Autonomous Port of Toamasina (SPAT) launched the development works for Dry Port III yesterday, which will serve as the site for the future Multimodal Logistics and Port Platform of Toamasina (PMLPT). This marks a significant milestone for the project. Captured & Published

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Madagascar-COMESA: Sharing Best Practices in Competition Law

A three-day awareness workshop on competition law and policy was recently organized by the Competition Council in partnership with the COMESA Competition Commission. Representatives from ministries involved in competition law, the private sector, and other stakeholders participated in the event. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-21 07:42:23 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source: https://midi-madagasikara.mg/madagascar-comesa-partage-des-bonnes-pratiques-en-matiere-de-droit-de-la-concurrence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=madagascar-comesa-partage-des-bonnes-pratiques-en-matiere-de-droit-de-la-concurrence

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Volobe II: A technical mission to prepare for the next phase of the project

The Volobe II hydroelectric project is progressing and reaching a new milestone in its implementation process. Following the signing of the amendment extending the project-related commitments, a delegation from the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons conducted a mission to the site on July 18, 2026. The delegation was… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-21 07:42:11 (Madagascar

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Sustainable Development: AFD, a Leading Partner

The French Development Agency (AFD) remains a leading partner for Madagascar in the field of sustainable agricultural development. Numerous projects are financed and developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty. Both parties are committed to continuing and optimizing these joint projects with a view to […] Captured & Published at:

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