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With the rainy season approaching, Madagascar Oil has announced a series of improvements across more than ten sites along the national road connecting Tsiroanomandidy to Maintirano (RN1 Bis). Approximately thirty local workers have been mobilized for this project. Under the HIMO (High Intensity Labor) program, the rehabilitation work carried out by the mining company is […]

Madagascar aims to accelerate the implementation of already-funded infrastructure projects to support economic activity and improve living conditions for the population. On October 17, 2026, the Malagasy delegation met with Harold Tavares, representative of the Africa II group at the World Bank, to discuss ways to advance priority projects, particularly in the energy, road, and

Standardization and compliance with quality requirements are essential for Malagasy companies to access the African market and leverage the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA. Madagascar is focusing on standardization to increase its exports to Africa. On October 16, in Antaninarenina, the Ministry of Trade and Consumption, through the Madagascar Standards Bureau (BNM), highlighted the importance

Strengthening the national quality and standardization infrastructure is among the government’s top priorities. This topic was discussed yesterday during a conference organized at the Le Pavé Hotel by the Ministry of Commerce and Communication, as part of the celebration of World Standards Day 2026. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-17 08:09:06 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

The 28th edition of the Vakinankaratra Economic Fair officially opened its doors on October 15, 2025. Organized by FIOVA, this event highlights the challenges of local production, investment, and job creation. Making local production a true engine of growth is the central ambition of this initiative. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-17 08:08:38 (Madagascar Local Time

Artificial intelligence could become a new tool in the fight against tax and customs fraud in Madagascar. During a meeting held on October 13 in Bangkok with the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, the Malagasy delegation, led by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison, requested technical support to implement these advanced technologies.

Musicians, visual artists, and event producers must contend with irregular income, high costs, and uncertain profitability. In Madagascar, making a living from culture also requires an economic strategy. A musician diversifying their performances, a portraitist building customer loyalty, and a producer relying on equipment rental: behind these different paths, a common reality emerges. In the

Starting with the Fianarantsoa-East Coast (FCE) line, which has been paralyzed by technical issues, the newly appointed delegate administrator of the state-owned company, Rangers Fiatoaë, believes this situation hinders the movement of goods and people. He noted that the train currently stops 70 kilometers short of Manakara, affecting over 200,000 people who rely on the

While 3G and 4G networks cover over 80% of the population, their usage remains limited. Mobile operators point to the high cost of smartphones as a primary barrier. A significant gap persists between mobile network coverage and actual Internet usage in the Great Island. In a report presented yesterday in Alarobia, the GSMA, the global

ACPE Madagascar brought together executives and managers to discuss Lean Management, aiming to improve corporate organization, boost productivity, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Malagasy companies are being urged to refine their organizational structures to increase productivity and support growth. With this in mind, the consulting firm ACPE Madagascar held the second edition of