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Construction, real estate, interior design, decoration, household equipment, and energy solutions are at the heart of the 27th edition of the International Habitat Fair (SIH), which kicked off yesterday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI) and will run until next Sunday. A great opportunity, held under the theme “Madagascar in motion: imagining and building […]

As a key partner in the housing sector, SIPEM Banque intends to take advantage of the International Housing Fair to present its real estate financing solutions and support visitors’ projects. The bank is particularly highlighting the ‘Tranosoa’ credit, designed to finance the acquisition of land or a building, as well as the construction of a

As the government finalizes the 2027 budget, households and small business operators are emphasizing the urgent need to improve water and electricity supply, road infrastructure, and purchasing power. The development of the 2027 budget comes against a backdrop of economic and social difficulties for the population. While the government intends to prioritize energy, infrastructure, agriculture,

At the International Habitat Fair, the Filatex Group is showcasing its new residential programs and business solutions. Residences are modernizing. Visitors to the 27th edition of the International Habitat Fair, held at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI) from October 22 to 25, can discover the latest residential innovations. The Filatex Group, the official sponsor

Beyond the production and export of nickel and cobalt, a mining company’s contribution to the national economy is also measured by its impact on local communities. This is the case, for example, with Ambatovy, which, despite the cyclical challenges of the mining sector, continues to carry out local initiatives in its areas of operation. Captured

Financing for SMEs is back at the heart of discussions with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Meeting with the Malagasy delegation on October 15 in Bangkok, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, the institution proposed four technical missions to Madagascar. These will focus on SMEs and capital markets. Captured &

The idea is innovative and helps reduce waste: charcoal briquettes made from rice husks, presented by Japanese students from the National College of Technology of Hachinohe (Hachinohe Kosen), Japan. As part of a study visit to Madagascar, these students presented their project titled “One Grain, Zero Waste”. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22 07:38:37 (Madagascar Local

For the 2026-2027 season, 141 operators have been approved to export vanilla, with the goal of diversifying markets and stimulating competition. The increase in the number of exporters is expected to open new markets for Malagasy vanilla and strengthen sales opportunities on the international stage. Nearly 500 applications for vanilla and clove exports are currently

In Ivato, the president of the Refondation de la République, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, provides a striking economic analysis: Madagascar could reduce its external financial dependence by better controlling the exploitation and export of its mineral wealth. A potential of 10 billion dollars. The figure is staggering. No less than 100 tons of gold are exported

The vanilla export campaign is underway. The Ministry of Trade and Consumption released yesterday an initial list of 141 approved operators for vanilla exports for the 2026-2027 campaign. “The concerned operators will be able to collect their approval certificates from the ministry starting October 21st,” the ministry stated. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-21 07:54:12 (Madagascar