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The Executive branch announced the tax exemption on imported rice to provide relief to households during the lean season. However, consumers have yet to feel the impact in the markets. One week after the announcement of the tax exemption for imported luxury rice, prices remain almost unchanged. “This measure has had no effect on the […]

An agreement between the State and oil operators aims to secure the supply of diesel while awaiting the arrival of upcoming shipments. The country’s diesel supply is being strengthened. A collaboration agreement was signed yesterday, August 27, at the Ministry of Energy, between the State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM) and four downstream oil companies. The

With the post-baccalaureate orientation period approaching, choosing a field of study is a major challenge for young people. Marcella Julie Rajaonarison, Director of the CIDST in Tsimbazaza, discusses the realities of the labor market. Regarding the current job market, she highlights the prevalence of the informal sector and the mismatch between academic qualifications and professional

New equipment is arriving for the Andekaleka hydroelectric power plant. The first piece, a new 41 MVA transformer, is scheduled to arrive in Madagascar this November to strengthen and secure electricity production at the Andekaleka facility. According to the Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Radonirina Lucas Rabearimanga, the equipment has already been ordered and is

International arrivals to Madagascar remained generally stable in the first half of 2026, showing a slight increase of 0.75% compared to the same period in 2025. The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts clarified the figures recently published by the National Institute of Statistics (Instat) in its economic dashboard, following a confusion in data processing. A

Addressing officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance in the Southeast region, Minister Dr. Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison set clear priorities: financial administration must become a true lever for economic recovery and tangibly improve services provided to users. The ministry stands at the heart of the recovery efforts. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-27 08:09:01 (Madagascar

A significant step in strengthening cooperation between Madagascar and the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). Michel Arrion, Executive Director of this international body, is currently on an official visit to the country. This visit, which confirms the growing importance of Madagascar in international discussions regarding the future of cocoa, will be highlighted by the signing of

As a key sector for the socioeconomic development of the Amoron’i Mania region, barley cultivation is currently under serious threat. Since this year, producers have observed a significant decline in profits from their activities, even as the costs required for production and crop maintenance continue to rise. As a major source of income, the situation

Madagascar is seeking to better promote the quality of its cocoa in international markets. Today, August 27 at 9 a.m., at the Hôtel Colbert in Antananarivo, the country is hosting Michel Arrion, Executive Director of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). This visit will be marked by the signing of the International Cocoa Agreement 2026. It

Filmed Malagasy landscapes, narrated culture, and staged territories: imagery could now become a new gateway to Madagascar. The National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) and the Malagasy Film and Cinema Center (ISSM) have signed a partnership agreement covering the 2026-2027 period. This collaboration aims to bring together two sectors long considered separately: tourism and cinema.