Living Guide

The Rakotondrazakas were in top form. Rhandy Rakotondrazaka from the CJRT Atsinanana club and Océane Rakotondrazaka from Challengers Analamanga each achieved a brilliant double at the Madagascar Table Tennis Championships, held at the Ampisikina gymnasium in Mahajanga from September 3 to 6. Rhandy defeated Lino Razafindralambo from Challengers 3-0 in the N1A final and beat […]

The tenth and final edition of ZEvent concluded in Montpellier between Sunday night and Monday morning, raising 32.89 million euros for 22 charities. This amount nearly doubles the previous record set in 2025. The donation counter stopped at 32,891,874 euros at the close of the event, following more than 50 hours of live broadcasting. Held

A captivated audience, songs sung in chorus, and a rediscovered bond. Rolland Rakotondrainibe, known as Nônô, reconnected with his fans during a concert themed “Tamberina” on Sunday at the CC Esca in Antanimena. From the very first tracks, the audience showed their enthusiasm. Hits like “Ilay masoandro,” “Miaka-midina,” and “Ialahy” followed one another in an

Back to the top. After being deprived of the Madagascar championship title since 2022, the Club Omnisports des Forces Armées (Cosfa) has reclaimed its throne. The military team snatched the Top 12 final victory from the Union Sportive et Culturelle de la Commune Urbaine d’Antananarivo (Uscar) with a score of 26-25 this Sunday at the

En route to Los Angeles. Natacha Razafindrakalo, Laura Rasoanaivo, Angelo Hyacinthe, and Rayan Ravelojaona are heading to Kosovo to participate in a high-level training camp. This three-month intensive program is expected to help these Malagasy judokas elevate their performance. According to the Malagasy Judo Federation, this initiative aims to prepare for the 2027 African Championships

A newcomer has arrived in the Malagasy sports media landscape. The quarterly magazine “Aikon” was officially presented on Friday at the Barea Stadium in Mahamasina. Published every three months, the magazine focuses on in-depth reports, portraits, and analyses dedicated to Malagasy sports. “Aikon” aims to offer coverage that goes beyond simple sports news reporting. The

Another Malagasy book is making waves on the international stage. The novel “Fortune,” the debut work by Elie Ramanankavana, has been selected as one of the 12 finalists for the 2026 Senghor Prize for Francophone and Francophile First Novels. Following months of selection, organizers unveiled the shortlist last week, chosen from 36 submissions sent by

On September 13, 2026, Joely will take Malagasy humor to a new dimension. For the first time, a comedian will perform a stand-up show at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina, in front of 7,000 spectators in a sold-out venue. Having gained popularity on social media through his characters and sharp wit, Joely has established

The Malagasy Boules Sports Federation (FSBM) is attempting to restore dialogue after weeks of criticism and tension surrounding the management of the national pétanque scene. Amid accusations of a lack of transparency and a petition with 1,500 signatures led by the UBMT, the atmosphere remains electric. A new meeting scheduled for Wednesday could mark a

The State is initiating procedures to participate in the financing of the contract for Corentin Martins, coach of the Barea, and his technical staff for 2026. Last week’s Council of Ministers validated the verbal communication regarding the coverage, by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, of expenses related to the employment and service contracts of